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10 Coronavirus memes to cheer you up

Aurora Signorazzi
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10 Coronavirus memes to cheer you up

The pandemic itself, together with the measures taken to slow down its course, can get really stressful. These are dire times, you feel it, we feel it, only our cats are just there – oblivious like always. Anyways, as an Italian in the Netherlands, quite worried about my country and stressed out like everybody else, I need a coping mechanism. Also, laughing is healthy and can actually help the immune system. So here are some funny memes to help you cope with all the COVID-19 craziness!

[Note that we are not taking the situation as a joke. Far from it. I know people are dying and I’ve cried myself sometimes too thinking how my beautiful Rome is a ghost town. But since it’s almost impossible to have a conversation about anything else, let’s try to stay a bit cheerful! If you don’t want to partake, best click away]

1. 2020 is challenging us.

2. Let’s be smarter than dinos!

3. Millennial virus

4. If you are in desperate need of toiletpaper, some Dutchies can hook you up

5. Look the letters are back in Amsterdam!

6. Social distancing rocks!

Credit: Vincenzo Zoda

7. Metamorphosis

Credit:@__ariannalp

8. Ah the relaxed Dutch approach of a few days ago (seems ages now)

 

 

9. How are those Skype lessons going?

10. Old but gold

Credit: 9gag

Of course, there’s tons of other stuff as well. Here’s something from my home country:

Stay safe all! #flattenthecurve #washyourhands

 

* We tried our utmost best to find the creative owners of this material. Under Dutch copyright law, for parody, almost anything is allowed. However, if you are the copyright holder, please contact DutchReview through any available channel

The many Anglo-Dutch Wars of the past – Video inside!

Emma Brown
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The many Anglo-Dutch Wars of the past – Video inside!

Ango-Dutch war antics

So the Brits and the Dutch haven’t always been the best of friends. We have a bit of a crazy history of making up, breaking up and making up again. After some quick watching? This 3-minute video describes the Anglo-Dutch wars (yes, in just 3 minutes!) It’s pretty interesting too.

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Coronavirus numbers: 155 new cases, totalling 959 (and the actual number is way higher)

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Coronavirus numbers: 155 new cases, totalling 959 (and the actual number is way higher)

Coronavirus numbers have gone up ever since the first case was reported on the 27th of February (seems ages ago) and this Saturday was no different. The numbers have grown to 959 in total, after 155 new cases were reported by RIVM today. Two people have also died due to coronavirus since yesterday.

Yeah, that’s no good. And the actual number of cases is actually higher by quite a lot since the authorities are limiting testing and are only testing one person per household.

The GGD is only testing one person per family

It’s been recently revealed that the GGD (Municipal and Regional Health Service) will only test for the coronavirus on one family member, instead of the whole family. This means that there are more cases than have actually been reported in the Netherlands.

So the actual number is higher, way higher, and it’s now all of our jobs to chill inside and #flattenthecurve instead of going to the Albert Heijn like lemmings and hoard toilet paper (idiots)

Good news at last

A group of ten scientists at Erasmus MC and Utrecht University claim to have discovered an antibody against COVID-19. This antibody has not as yet been tested on humans- and this process could take months. But at least it’s a bit of sunshine in these dark days.

Also, here’s a friendly reminder of the new measures once again:

More information about COVID-19 in the Netherlands

For more information, be sure to check out our guide to coronavirus in the Netherlands to stay up-to-date with the most recent information.

You can also watch our video, where we touch upon questions like how did coronavirus come to the Netherlands? What can you do against it in daily life? Is the Netherlands properly prepared for a COVID-19 pandemic? And what’s coronahelp?

Has COVID-19 affected your daily life? Let us know in the comments!

Dutch scientists discover an antibody against the coronavirus

Vedika Luthra
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Dutch scientists discover an antibody against the coronavirus

A group of ten scientists at Erasmus MC and Utrecht University claim to have discovered an antibody against COVID-19. This antibody has not as yet been tested on humans- and this process could take months. 

An antibody is a protein that essentially helps the immune system detect and naturalise foreign substances, which helps the body take action to combat it.

The findings have already been published this Thursday on BioRxiv, where biologists can publish their research and colleagues can react. These results may also be published by Nature, a leading journal after the paper has been assessed.

Although the antibody could take months to be tested on humans, a professor told RTLNieuws that it is the first to block the virus and has a good chance of reaching the market.

More information about COVID-19 in the Netherlands

For more information, be sure to check out our guide to coronavirus in the Netherlands to stay up-to-date with the most recent information.

You can also watch our video, where we touch upon questions like how did coronavirus come to the Netherlands? What can you do against it in daily life? Is the Netherlands properly prepared for a COVID-19 pandemic?

Has COVID-19 affected your daily life? Let us know in the comments!
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Empty shelves in supermarkets in fear of coronavirus

Vedika Luthra
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Empty shelves in supermarkets in fear of coronavirus

If you’re planning a trip to the supermarket in the next few days, be prepared, as there’s a chance won’t be able to find ordinary items that you are looking for. People have been stocking up on food after yesterday’s announcement to take more extreme measures. 

empty grocery store
Image: Paulien Buijzen/supplied

According to RTL Nieuws, it’s almost as if it were Christmas- bulk buying has begun. Canned products and items like toilet paper are most commonly purchased at this time. However, stores are aware of this and will have fresh items delivered in the next few days.

Furthermore, Jumbo, according to RTL Nieuws, has set a quota on things like soap and cleaning products in order to contain the hoarding somewhat.

Please note that stores will be replenished and that hoarding of products is not necessary. It’s best to maintain calm in this situation and if you are in need of any specific products, ask your friends or neighbours. Stores will be replenished every couple of days.

More information about COVID-19 in the Netherlands

For more information, be sure to check out our guide to coronavirus in the Netherlands to stay up-to-date with the most recent information.

You can also watch our video, where we touch upon questions like how did coronavirus come to the Netherlands? What can you do against it in daily life? Is the Netherlands properly prepared for a COVID-19 pandemic?

Are you stocking up on food items? If so, which ones? Let us know in the comments!

Feature image: Paulien Buijzen/supplied

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: 190 new cases, 804 in total and 5 victims since yesterday

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Coronavirus in the Netherlands: 190 new cases, 804 in total and 5 victims since yesterday

The RIVM has published the new numbers of coronavirus cases in the Netherlands, which now reach 804, an increase of 190 from yesterday. The biggest rise in the Netherlands since the beginning of the pandemic. Sadly, 5 persons have perished since yesterday too.

It’s also important to note that the actual number is higher since not everybody is getting tests and the GGD only tests one person per household for a few days now.

Around the world, countries are gripping with the coronavirus global pandemic. Some countries have chosen to close their borders, ban public events, close down schools and universities, and in places like Italy, full country quarantines.

The Netherlands has been criticized for its slow response, which was similar to Italy’s approach before the country got severely hit by the coronavirus. New policies have been implemented since yesterday until the 31st of March, but only time will tell if they are sufficient, or if more measures need to be implemented.

Universities closed in the Netherlands, but schools remain open

One of the measures implemented by the Dutch government has been the closure of Universities. All lectures, social activities and exams involving direct contact have been cancelled until the end of the month. Nevertheless, paper deadlines will remain in effect and schools need to provide digital alternatives for their students to attend class.

Primary and secondary schools remain open, as closing them would mean parents need to stay at home to take care of their children. Some of the parents work in domains that are needed in the context of the outgoing crisis, such as police officers nursers or health workers. Children with a cold, however, have been advised to stay at home.

Fewer trains running during peak hours in the Netherlands

The NS has also decided to have fewer trains running during peak rush hours in the Netherlands. This decision was made partly over the announcement yesterday that more people ought to work from home in order to prevent the spread of the virus. While some commuters have expressed dismay, NS reassures that this concerns only a couple of dozen trains and that there will still be options to commute for would-be travellers.

Check out our coronavirus video

We’ve compiled a video in the context of the coronavirus in the Netherlands containing all of the essential information and potential questions you might have over the outbreak. Make sure to also check out our written guide on the coronavirus in the Netherlands.

 

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In times of need, #Coronahulp comes through

Vedika Luthra
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In times of need, #Coronahulp comes through

In the Netherlands, people have taken to Twitter with the hashtag #CoronaHulp, where you can make a call for help or offer it given the recent coronavirus outbreak and the measures taken to prevent it from spreading.  

So basically, if you want to help or if you need some help, check out #coronahulp:

And people living in your area might offer a hand to help out.

A woman took to Twitter asking for help to walk her dogs since she is chronically ill and has been advised to stay indoors:

Cute.

This lovely person wants to send education and healthcare workers her beautiful prints:

Given the cascade of media covering the coronavirus, the current mood is pretty low- anxiety, worry and fear have seemingly plagued the world. And in such times, it’s comforting to know that there are good people doing good things.

In times of need, humanity does come through- which is brings a little comfort to these testing times. And good to know for you DutchReview readers, it’s happening in English too:

Seen any other positive things happening during these dark days? We love to hear about that!

More information about COVID-19 in the Netherlands

For more information, be sure to check out our guide to coronavirus in the Netherlands to stay up-to-date with the most recent information.

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Universities cancel physical classes due to coronavirus, but schools stay open

Vedika Luthra
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Universities cancel physical classes due to coronavirus, but schools stay open

Dutch colleges and universities are cancelling all lectures, exams and activities involving direct contact till the end of March, the Association of Universities and the Association of Universities of Applied Sciences reported on Thursday, though primary and secondary schools will remain open. 

These measures are in response to the press conference with Prime Minister Mark Rutte yesterday, where it was announced that stricter measures will be taken to combat the coronavirus spread in the Netherlands.

Although physical classes are cancelled, educational activities including paper deadlines will still be adhered to and if possible institutions are encouraged to digitalise their lectures so that students can stay up-to-date with classes. However, this will likely vary from institution to institution.

Primary schools stay open

Primary and secondary schools are to remain open, however, since their cancellation would mean that children would need to stay home and be looked after. This would take many parents out of positions in the public sector that are essential (such as healthcare the GGDs, fire brigade and police) to stay home and care for their children. Furthermore, children are less susceptible to the virus and face less risk.

However, it has been advised that children with a cold should remain home.

More information about COVID-19 in the Netherlands

For more information, be sure to check out our guide to coronavirus in the Netherlands to stay up-to-date with the most recent information.

You can also watch our video, where we touch upon questions like how did coronavirus come to the Netherlands? What can you do against it in daily life? Is the Netherlands properly prepared for a COVID-19 pandemic?

Has your work/education been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak in the Netherlands? Let us know in the comments!
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NS to reduce number of trains due to the coronavirus during peak hour

Vedika Luthra
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Starting Friday, the NS will have fewer trains during rush hours since less commuters are expected than usual. This is a response to Prime Minister Rutte’s call to work from home yesterday to contain the spread of the coronavirus outbreak. 
Already in North Brabant, an NS spokesperson said there were fewer passengers during rush hour in the past week compared to before the outbreak of the virus in the Netherlands.
The spokesperson continues that tighter measures around the coronavirus outbreak means that it is now “extremely much quieter” at stations and in trains. The NS staff has taken photos of these ‘ghost towns’:

Although the NS understands that their might be some public outcry about this decision, due to fears of overcrowding of the few trains that do run, the spokesperson assures that this won’t be the case since it only concerns ‘a few dozen’ trains.
The NS also wants to take into account its staff – and in order to prevent infections, it will deploy train personnel only where necessary.
More information about COVID-19 in the Netherlands

For more information, be sure to check out our guide to coronavirus in the Netherlands to stay up-to-date with the most recent information.

You can also watch our video, where we touch upon questions like how did coronavirus come to the Netherlands? What can you do against it in daily life? Is the Netherlands properly prepared for a COVID-19 pandemic?

Are you planning on commuting via trains in the next few weeks or will you be working from home? Let us know in the comments!
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Netherlands reacts: ALL events with more than 100 people cancelled, but schools stay open

Vedika Luthra
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Netherlands reacts: ALL events with more than 100 people cancelled, but schools stay open

A press conference was held in the Netherlands today with Prime Minister Rutte, Minister Bruins of the ministry of health and Jaap van Dissel, the director of the Center for Infectious Disease Control (RIVM). It’s all about the outbreak of COVID-19 in the country and more serious measures are now being taken.

According to van Dissel, there are new developments of the virus spreading throughout the country. The days of trying to prevent the spread of COVID-19 are now over- new, more measures are needed to mitigate coronavirus in the Netherlands.

These are the new measures:

  1. The Dutch government has announced that all events will be cancelled if attendees total more than 100, including all sports events. This will be the case until the 31st of March.

    Football matches are cancelled, amateur matches are cancelled, church meetings are cancelled – worksshops and seminars at our offices are cancelled too. If you have an event, cancel it.

2. Stay at home if you have a cough, cold or fever. Only call the GP if your condition gets worse.

3. Work from home as much as possible.

4. Universities are to stop large lectures, but schools will not close, as the government notes that there are not many risks involved in these areas and the social consequences are too large – for instance, children will then need to be supervised by parents, who are needed for the workforce- especially those in necessary positions (i.e. police and nurses).

5. People who are in a risk group, the elderly, are urged to not use public transport.

6. Healthcare workers must come to work unless they have complaints or develop any of the symptoms.

7. Limit your visits to people at risk, in other words, don’t visit the elderly.

More measures regarding the heavily impacted province of North-Brabant will be announced later today.

Some other advice

This is serious business people, and not just a little ‘flu’. The Dutch government is counting on people themself to make wise decisions as well. Cancel your birthday party, take a bike instead of public transport, wash your hands, don’t do any unnecessary travel, flatten the curve. We’re all in this together.

For updates on coronavirus in the Netherlands, follow DutchReview on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

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