Covid-19 News
Walk-ins for second booster shot open for all those eligible
From Thursday (April 14), anyone who is eligible for the second Covid-19 booster dose can get their jab at two...
Another Groningen hospital postpones planned surgeries due to staffing challenges
Groningen's Martini Hospital has called off large numbers of planned operations as nursing numbers drop and infection cases among staff...
UMCG postpones non-urgent operations because of COVID pressures
The University Medical Center Groningen says it will delay scores of non-emergency surgeries because of escalating hospital staff sickness, the...
Dutch government scraps few remaining Corona measures
In his latest press conference on March 15th, Health Minister Ernst Kuipers confirmed the Dutch government will further ease Corona...
Northern provinces see small decline in hospital patients with COVID-19
Hospitals in Drenthe, Friesland and Groningen have seen a very small decrease in the number of patients suffering from Covid-19....
Almost all Covid measures to go before the end of the month
At his latest press conference, Health Minister Kuipers laid down the plan to scrap most remaining COVID-19 measures before the...
Groningen vows to enforce COVID measures ahead of protest
The municipality of Groningen will enforce the existing safety protocols should the city nightclubs open on Saturday evening in protest...
NL to drop almost all COVID restrictions
The Netherlands is to scrap almost all its COVID-19 restrictions on February 25 which have been in place to curb...
Couple arrested for attempting to flee quarantine demands compensation
A married couple arrested by Dutch border police after leaving a coronavirus quarantine hotel has demanded an apology and €50,000...
Groningen virologist says coronavirus pass must go
Bert Niesters, professor in medical microbiology at the University of Groningen, has called for the scrapping of the coronavirus pass...