Do you have questions about the corona virus?
The RIVM has set up a special telephone number for questions about corona: RIVM 0800-1351
For other questions about the corona virus you can contact the
GGD Eindhoven: 088 003 1100
The most up-to-date information, as well as a FAQ, can be found on the RIVM website:
www.rivm.nl
What can I do to prevent the spread of COVID-19?
The most important measures you can take to limit the spread of the corona virus are very simple. These measures apply to all viruses that can cause the flu and cold. It is therefore always important to follow this up. Being:
- Wash your hands regularly with soap and for at least 20 seconds
- Cough and sneeze in the inside of your elbow or a tissue
- Use paper tissues, throw them away immediately after use
- Avoid being in crowded area as much as possible
- If you are sick, stay at home
If you have a cold in the Netherlands or have lung complaints, you usually do not have to worry about having the new corona virus. The chance is much greater that you just have the flu or another cold virus.
Contact your doctor or the GGD if you:
- Have a fever with respiratory symptoms (cough - shortness of breath)
- AND have been in a country / region with the spread of the corona virus for the past two weeks: China, Singapore, South Korea, Iran, Italy (see www.rivm.nl/verspreiding for the current situation)
- OR have been in contact with a person with the flu and who have traveled in the above country / region in the last two weeks.
