– © Marc Herremans, Brown Victorian – This week’s blissful spring weather reminds us of the big holiday. And traveling, also abroad. And strikingly: virologists do not dampen that enthusiasm. Because if the vaccination continues to run smoothly throughout Europe, traveling in the summer may be necessary. “If we observe the corona rules, at least,” … Read more
“If we add up all the measures with the vaccinations, I hope it will be enough.” Virologist Marc Van Ranst has stated this to VTM Nieuws. He calls the decisions taken at the Consultation Committee “a major intervention”. – The aim of the measures, according to Van Ranst, is twofold: to ensure that a new … Read more
Too little to be serious, says virologist Marc Van Ranst after the Consultation Committee. And unlike his colleagues, he sees solutions outside of education. “You shouldn’t overestimate the importance of education,” he said in front of the cameras To the point. “The absence rate is certainly not higher than in a flu epidemic. I would … Read more
Marc Van Ranst Photo: Belga – Virologist Marc Van Ranst is concerned about the corona figures. They evolve in the wrong direction again. – “After 16 weeks of stability (albeit at a high level), the corona figures are not evolving well. This is almost entirely due to the British variant. I am concerned, ”he said … Read more
The cape has been announced for several days, but today 20,000 people have already died of corona. Together with that heavy toll, our contamination figures are rising again. Is a third wave vaccinated for everyone or is it not going that fast? “This will show in the coming week.” – The counter of the number … Read more
– Coronacommissaris Pedro Facon. — © BELGA – Brussels – The Consultation Committee will consider the advice of a brand new expert group next Friday. This new advisory board was set up by Corona commissioner Pedro Facon and consists of 24 experts. – Facebook Twitter Whatsapp MailFill — Infectiologist Erika Vlieghe, a Facon employee, will … Read more
The Consultation Committee will consider the advice of a brand new expert group next Friday. This new advisory council was put in place last Friday by Corona commissioner Pedro Facon and consists of 24 experts, 11 of whom are Dutch speakers. – Infectiologist Erika Vlieghe, a Facon employee, will be in charge of the advisory … Read more
They’re sworn enemies on social media, but they’re drinking tonight The House from Eric Goens coffee together. How do you go about this, bringing Marc Van Ranst (55) and Theo Francken (42) together for a conversation that lasts longer than the minute of a Journaal quote? “With patience, caution and a bit of anxiety”, Goens … Read more
“It is going in the wrong direction, we have to dare to say that.” Last weekend, Marc Van Ranst and his fellow experts were saddened by the call for faster easing. The opposite is true: due to the slackening corona figures, you will soon end up in February for less strict measures. – We were … Read more
Marc Van Ranst is now also a radio host. Foto: Photo News – Also on the radio there is no escape from Marc Van Ranst. The virologist will be one of the fourteen guest presenters during The timeless countdown, which will run on Studio Brussel pending The timeless 100 on December 31. – Regular presenters … Read more