In a response, a spokesperson said: “We have seen Gers Pardoel’s Instagram post. We understand that people are annoyed when they are called on to avoid social contact if you have health problems. And we also understand that it is in home situations , for example with children, is not always realistic to avoid physical contact. A measure such as ‘do not shake hands’ is therefore especially applicable in general social traffic. “
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RIVM is doing everything possible to prevent the virus from spreading further: “These recommendations, and the measures announced by the National Government yesterday, are aimed at preventing the virus from spreading and protecting vulnerable groups. We also appeal to on everyone’s common sense. These measures can only have an effect if everyone contributes.
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Gers’ followers already scratched their heads a few times this morning when he advised his followers as a true Jomanda to fight the virus with love. “Please be kind to yourself and each other. Deep within is the love within you and that is all that can really stop the coronavirus (any virus). Find that love within yourself and pass it on to someone else. Once you find that love , no virus can consider your body as his. “
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RIVM’s advice remains in full force:
– Wash your hands regularly
– Cough and sneeze in the inside of your elbow
– Use tissue paper
– Don’t shake hands
– Stay at home with complaints such as a cold, cough, sore throat or fever.
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