“A shopping Sunday should actually be regarded as an event and can get out of hand without checking the number of attendees,” says virologist Marc Van Ranst. Van Ranst therefore calls for a system of access control to be devised for, among other things, the Antwerp Meir, for example with side gates. – “You have … Read more
The corona numbers continue to decline, but we are far from there. Virologist Steven Van Gucht has emphasized this once again. Because the number of infections in children and teenagers is barely declining. Should we be very concerned about that? – Overall, the figures continue to evolve positively. “Between 13 and 19 November, an average … Read more
The more people who vaccinate next year, the better we can get the corona virus under control. Still, the government will not make vaccination mandatory, despite Covid-19’s devastating impact on our society. “A mandatory vaccine would be the greatest gift for anti-taxers.” – It is impossible to tie people up to give them a shot. … Read more
The corona numbers continue to fall, but the number of new infections is declining less quickly. Between 12 and 18 November, an average of 4,166 people in our country became infected with the corona virus every day, a quarter less than in previous days. “You cannot expect 50 percent to go off every time, although … Read more
There is finally light at the end of the tunnel. Or at least first cautious bright spots, said Steven Van Gucht at the press conference about the corona figures on Monday morning. These are not yet falling, but they are rising less quickly, and that is good news. “I do not expect that we will … Read more
Yes, the virologists are satisfied with the new government measures. This is actually a lockdown, says Marc Van Ranst, who asks again to stay in our room and to limit the number of contacts. – Van Ranst is satisfied with the new measures taken by the federal government to slow down the corona virus, he … Read more
The chance that our country will not go into lockdown today seems non-existent. It recalls where things went wrong: the easing that several experts warned so hard about. The new government is clearly more interested in their views. There has therefore been a change of power in the world of experts. – Today at 1 … Read more
A group of 35 scientists, including biostatistician Geert Molenberghs and microbiologist Emannuel André, sounded the alarm in an open letter. “There is a need for an immediate lockdown nationwide.” – 35 scientists, including biostatisticians Geert Molenberghs and Kurt Barbé and microbiologist Emmanuel André, draw – just like the hospitals – sounded the alarm in an … Read more
It is a good thing that corona measures are also being tightened up in Flanders, say biostatistician Geert Molenberghs and virologist Marc Van Ranst. They say it is a pity that those restrictions only take effect on Friday. “That’s why this call: don’t wait until Friday. Waiting every day is one too many. ” – … Read more
Hasselt – Virologist Steven Van Gucht again advises parents against bringing their offspring to the grandparents. However, children under the age of 12 escaped all measures because they would not spread the virus. What is the risk for grandma and grandpa? – In recent months, there seemed to be a consensus that children under the … Read more