The decision to replace the bubble with five “reference persons” has been criticized. Virologist Marc Van Ranst fears the consequences. “I expect bigger problems in a few weeks if we don’t act.” The criticism is also not forthcoming from others. “I am very concerned.” – ‘It is a missed opportunity to pass the five reference … Read more
The experts who have to assist the government in the fight against the corona virus find the criticism from a political angle unjustified. It is logical that scientists from different disciplines disagree, is the reasoning. The ball is even bounced back: “Why are politicians looking to us to seek consensus?” – The deadline for the … Read more
Marc Van Ranst Foto: Photo News – Professor Marc Van Ranst continues to be amazed at the lack of government action to avoid the second corona wave. He proposes that we take an example of the Irish system which, a bit like the terror alarm in our country, foresees several phases with appropriate measures each … Read more
– © BELGA – Virologist Marc Van Ranst has been very critical on Twitter about the current (or lack of) corona policy. According to him, the support for the measures has been ‘deliberately’ wiped away. “This is recipe for disaster, damn high time for action!” Marc Noppen, lung specialist and director of UZ Brussel, also … Read more
More hospital admissions, increases in every age category and the R-value that does not go below 1. The increasing number of corona infections is becoming more and more problematic. The relaxation and the more human rules that have been asked for for weeks are by no means evident. Experts are asking for an early National … Read more
There is a good chance that next week we will evolve to an average of 1,000 covid-19 infections per day, says virologist Marc Van Ranst (KU Leuven). “The problem is that the measures are being called into question,” it read in De Zevende Dag on Sunday. “Also by the government.” – Virologists call the sharp … Read more
“We won’t be able to celebrate Christmas and New Years as usual. The four generations together, that’s a dangerous combination. ” We are at the beginning of September, but the word is already out. Minister of Health Maggie De Block made it clear on Saturday that we can write normal end-of-year parties on our bellies. … Read more
There is a plateau in the making in terms of corona numbers. Although the number of deaths and hospital admissions is declining, the contamination figures continue to falter. Virologists point to the same causes. – A little math shows: the contamination figures seem to be stagnating. During the week from 24 to 30 August, an … Read more
There is a plateau in the making in terms of corona numbers. Although the number of deaths and hospital admissions is declining, the contamination figures continue to falter. Virologists point to the same causes. – A little math shows: the contamination figures seem to be stagnating. During the week from 24 to 30 August, an … Read more