The RIVM (National Institute for Public Health and Environment) reports that, since the last update, another 78 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 50.223. 

Coronavirus situation in the Netherlands

Of the 50.223 people infected, another two people have died since yesterday*, June 28, bringing the death toll to 6.107. In total, 11.874 (+3) patients have been admitted to hospital. As not all people are getting tested, the true number of people infected with the new coronavirus is higher than reported. 

*There may be a delay between the day of death and the day that it is reported.

Expats' response to coronavirus in the Netherlands

A survey conducted by The Hague International Centre has shown that most internationals in The Hague area feel sufficiently informed about coronavirus measures in the Netherlands, with an average satisfaction rating of 7,4 out of 10.

Results also revealed that internationals were most impacted by and concerned about travel restrictions and their ability to return home to care for friends and family. However, in comparison to the results from a nation-wide survey, internationals based in The Hague were less worried about job security than their Dutch counterparts.

International coronavirus figures

The global number of deaths due to the coronavirus has risen above half a million, according to researchers at John Hopkins University. The university in Maryland has been counting the deaths since the outbreak of the virus.

The USA has the highest death rate, with around 125.000 deaths in total. Brazil follows with 57.000, and the United Kingdom with 43.000.

The number of recorded coronavirus cases around the world has also surpassed 10 million. The Netherlands surpassed the milestone of 50.000 recorded cases this weekend. 

Experts believe the real number of total deaths and total cases could be significantly higher, as not all countries are testing for the virus.

Updated coronavirus measures

At a press conference on Wednesday, June 24, Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced the new coronavirus measures in place from July 1. Read about all of the steps here.