Entire cancer department in quarantine after 16 infections, but: “Chances of getting infected at home remain much higher” | Inland | News

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In the AZ Nikolaas in Sint-Niklaas, the entire oncology department has been quarantined after 16 infections with corona. Of the 42 patients, 7 are positive, of the 91 employees and doctors 9. Virologist Steven Van Gucht of Sciensano emphasizes that people should not be afraid of an operation or treatment in a hospital. “The chance of getting infected at home is many times greater.”

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