The king also championed the experts of the RIVM, the GGDs “and all other institutions that show us the way on the basis of scientific research and experience”.
He called for them to follow their advice carefully: “They are under high pressure. It is important that we continue to give them our confidence and follow all directions. They have only one goal in mind and that is the best way to get through this crisis. and that the risks for vulnerable people are minimized. “
Stop the loneliness virus
According to the king, the crisis demands a lot from all of us. In particular, he considered people who are older and vulnerable. “If you are insecure or scared, the need for contact with other people is great. You prefer familiar faces around you,” he said.
“We miss our regular patterns and especially the people who belong to them. Your working environment, the sports club, the coffee morning, the music association, the family weekend, the church service.”
Fortunately, there is also a lot we can do, he said. “We know who needs extra attention in our immediate environment. This is something we have to go through together and people realize that. We can’t stop the coronavirus, but the loneliness virus can. Let’s work together to make sure nobody feels abandoned. . “
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