The corona figures are still going in the right direction. “The number of new infections, hospital admissions and deaths continues to decline,” said virologist Steven Van Gucht during the crisis centre’s press conference. But the decline in the numbers is slowing. – ‘Especially in Flanders, we see a slowdown in the decline in the number … Read more
Now that a vaccine against corona is getting very close, the question arises how many people want to vaccinate themselves. There is certainly skepticism, also acknowledges vaccineology professor Pierre Van Damme (UAntwerpen) in Terzake. “Not everyone is affected by the information that is already available about the vaccine.” – ‘People are going to have to … Read more
The corona figures are still going in the right direction. This is evident from the preliminary figures on the Sciensano dashboard on Wednesday morning. – In the period from November 22 to 28, an average of 2,305 people a day became infected with covid-19, a decrease of 29 percent. The average number of deaths also … Read more
What was to be expected and to be feared has also been decided: there will be hardly any relaxation for Christmas and new. The Consultation Committee only made room for more contact for singles. They may not invite two hug contacts, but invite two people at the same time. – On December 24 or 25 … Read more
The US Supreme Court has rejected the strict corona rules for places of worship in New York, following a complaint from the Catholic and Jewish Church communities. The role of new Trump-appointed judge Amy Coney Barrett was decisive. – With five to four, the Supreme Court has followed the complaint of a Roman Catholic community … Read more
Delphine Van Saksen-Coburg made her first public appearance as Princess of Belgium on Tuesday. On her own initiative, she went to visit St. Peter’s Hospital in the Marolles of Brussels, because from today a record number of hospital employees are being vaccinated against seasonal flu. – “I am honored that I was invited to do … Read more
The federal government will award an exceptional incentive bonus of 985 euros to hospital staff this year. Minister of Health Frank Vandenbroucke announced this. – The 985 euros gross applies to those who work full-time (from September to the end of November) and will be paid before 31 December. An adjusted amount is provided for … Read more
In Flemish schools, there are more infections with the corona virus among the oldest students. Second and third grade secondary school students report more than half of all infections among students. This has emerged from the contact survey conducted by the Pupil Guidance Centers (CLBs) for the period between October 26 and November 8. – … Read more
The number of new coronavirus infections fell to an average of less than 8,000 per day. This is evident from the data from the health institute Sciensano on Wednesday morning. The number of deaths is still increasing: 345 deaths were reported in 24 hours. – In the week from 1 to 7 November, an average … Read more
The number of reported positive tests is falling for the first time since the start of the second wave, but the number of deaths is soaring. Follow the update from the Crisis Center on the corona crisis live above. – ‘The number of infections is stabilizing, the number of hospital admissions is increasing, but less … Read more