Coronavirus – Netherlands: Fears of a new wave of pandemics

Dealing with a new wave coronavirus is afraid of Netherlands.

According to the dpa agency, the number of new cases increased vertically the last seven days and is now against 62% higher than last week.

This is the largest increase in cases since mid-July, as announced today, Wednesday, the Institute of Health and Environment (RIVM) of the country.

They were recorded nationally 3.746 new cases, almost double from last Wednesday.

The number of patients who are hospitalized also increased significantly, transmits the EIA. They are currently being treated 524 patients with Covid-19. Of these the 137 in Intensive Care Units.

Across the country, it has sounded the alarm because the “situation inspires concern”, according to the same sources.

According to the authorities, most cases were recorded in big cities, but also too many in areas with very faithful Protestants: Many Orthodox Calvinists refuse to be vaccinated.

Almost it 68% of the approximately 17 million inhabitants of the Netherlands is fully vaccinated. The percentage of adults vaccinated is 83%.

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