Information about COVID-19

On 10 March, 2023, the Dutch government decided that the last measures against COVID-19, the coronavirus, can be eliminated. According to the national Outbreak Management Team (OMT), COVID-19 is no longer a pandemic. The virus is now partof our everyday lives. This means that the Netherlands Cancer Institute will also further downscale in its COVID-19 measures. We are able to take this step because the resistance against COVID-19 in the Netherlands is high and very few people develop serious symptoms after infection with the current variants.

We ask our patients and visitors to be careful when experiencing flu or cold symptoms. Our patients are vulnerable and we want to do what we can to protect them from infection.

Masks are no longer required

Patients and staff at the Netherlands Cancer Institute no longer need to keep a social distance or wear a face mask if social distancing is not an option. There are certain circumstances in which our staff will wear face masks, however.

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If you prefer, you can still wear a mask and/or keep a social distance.

You can pick up a free mask at the main entrance.

Respiratory symptoms

Please notify us on time, preferably a day before your appointment, if you

  • have symptoms that may be related to COVID-19, like cold symptoms, a runny nose, sneezing, a sore throat, coughing, shortage of breath, or a fever;
  • tested positive for COVID-19 (self-test or GGD test)
  • have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19;

Please contact us at +31 (0)20 – 512 9111. Our staff will determine whether your appointment or admission can safely continue as planned.

Can your appointment continue as planned despite your symptoms? Please wear a face mask when you come to the NKI. You can find free face masks at the main entrance. We may take extra precautions to prevent the spread of the virus.

Visitors and support

Is your visitor or support person experiencing respiratory symptoms (a stuffed nose, sneezing, a sore throat, coughing, shortness of breath) or a fever? We kindly request your visitor or support person does not come to our hospital.

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Hygiene

We don't mean to be rude, but we will continue to follow the hygiene policy and don't shake hands as a form of greeting in our hospital.