The reproduction number R can today be found in many conversations around the SARS-COV-2 virus. In the media we hear politicians and OMT members say that the damned R just doesn't want to go down. Even last summer, when the ICs had practically no COVID-19 patients left, the R remained around 1. Mathematically, it …

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The fear of the SARS-COV-2 virus is well established among the Dutch population. Everyone is now familiar with the images of people sitting alone in their car or on a bicycle with a mouth mask on. In the media we are pummeled time and again with stories of how deadly this virus is and that anyone can become a victim. …

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There has been a lot of discussion about the so-called polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test lately. This highly advanced test, if used properly, may be a powerful tool in the control of the SARS-COV-2 virus. It is important, however, that the results are handled correctly.

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Over the past 9 months, I have looked with some surprise and sometimes indignation at the 'scientific basis' that is used for the measures surrounding the SARS-COV-2 virus. Not that the Dutch science institute RIVM is not doing its job. It does. The problem is that both politicians and the media seem to have no idea …

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