Coronavirus update (March 27): Another 112 dead
By Mina Solanki
The RIVM (National Institute for Public Health and Environment) reports that, since the last update, another 1172 people in the Netherlands have tested positive for COVID-19, the illness that is caused by the new coronavirus. This means that the new total of infected people is 8603.
Coronavirus situation in the Netherlands
Of the 8603 people infected, another 112 have died since yesterday, March 26, bringing the death toll to 546. The deceased were between 55 and 97 years old. In total, 2500 patients are or have been admitted to hospital.
North Brabant has the highest number of coronavirus infections, namely 2488 positive tests. South Holland has the second-highest number of positive tests (1249), followed by North Holland (1235).
Social distancing
On Monday, extra measures were announced to curb the spread of the virus on top of those already in place, including the closure of all food and drink establishments, excluding supermarkets, the closure of schools and all fitness clubs and saunas. It's also no longer possible to visit nursing homes.
The new measures include the ban of all social gatherings until June 1, with the 100-people limit no longer being valid; 1,5 metres of distance to be kept, failure to adhere can result in a fine; and a maximum of three visitors in a house if the 1,5-metre distance rule can be kept, amongst other things.
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Completed her Master's degree at the University of Groningen and worked as a translator before joining IamExpat. She loves to read and has a particular interest in Greek mythology. In addition to this, she is an avid rower.Read more