Because of the bad news that usually dominates the front page of NU.nl, the good news often falls away. That is why we make an overview of the positive and cheerful news of the past few days.
First rural tropical day of the year measured
The first rural tropical day of this year is a fact. The temperature rose to 30 degrees in De Bilt at 4.40 pm on Friday.
On Wednesday and Thursday, the 30 degrees were already reached in the southern and eastern regions of the country. However, the temperature in De Bilt is leading to speak of a rural tropical day, where the mercury has remained just below 30 degrees in recent days.
British woman with two wombs expecting twins
A British woman who went to the doctor for a regular pregnancy checkup found out in one conversation that not only does she have two wombs, but she’s also expecting twins. Both babies grow up in their ‘own’ womb. It is a chance of one in fifty million.
Kelly Fairhurst, 28, has the uterus didelphys, a birth condition that causes women to have two wombs, among others. The news of the twins was brought to her in the twelfth week of her pregnancy, when the babies started to grow.
No mention of deceased corona patient
The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) came with positive news on Monday: The day before, no report had been received about a deceased corona patient.
On March 12, the Institute last sent such a positive message.
All Prince’s music available via video app TikTok
Prince’s full musical legacy (1958-2016) is available Friday through TikTok. The video app aims to introduce the musician’s music to a young generation of music lovers.
Prince’s relatives created the account @ prince.4.ever on TikTok on Friday. There you can see videos of the musician.
Resistance hero Anton de Kom included in Canon of the Netherlands
The Surinamese freedom fighter and resistance hero Anton de Kom has been given a place in the Canon of the Netherlands. He is the first Surinamese to receive this honor. According to the authors, the recalibrated Canon is more diverse and offers a more international view of the Netherlands than the previous version.
Chairman James Kennedy of the Review Committee offered the modified version to Minister of Education Ingrid van Engelshoven on Monday.
Anton de Kom, born in Paramaribo, is a Surinamese freedom fighter and Dutch resistance hero. He emigrated to the Netherlands in 1920, where he worked for the emancipation and civil rights of Surinamese.
Okapi was born in Safaripark Beekse Bergen
An okapi in Safaripark Beekse Bergen has given birth to a baby. The giraffe species is found in the rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo, but is critically endangered by poachers and shrinking habitats. According to Beekse Bergen, the newborn okapi, which has been given the name Guus, is doing well. He is the fourteenth okapi born in a zoo in the past twelve months.
Animals in Amersfoort Zoo get ‘ice creams’ against the heat
A number of animals in Amersfoort Zoo received a special treat on Wednesday because of the warm weather. A cold surprise awaited the otters, tigers and baboons. Some treats had been frozen in ice for the animals. According to the caretakers, this is not only a way to cool down, but the animals can also play with the ice cream.
Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo officially over
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is over, the Congolese authorities say. The second largest Ebola outbreak ever lasted nearly two years.
The outbreak, which was labeled an international health crisis by the WHO in July 2019, has killed nearly 2,300 people since the outbreak began in August 2018. Almost 3,500 infections have also been registered.
European drug authorities approve first corona drug
The European medicines authorities have approved the virus inhibitor remdesivir as the first medicine against COVID-19 under certain conditions, the Medicines Evaluation Board (CBG) reports. The European Commission must take the advice before the medicine can be used in the European Union.
Remdesivir can be prescribed upon adoption of the advice to corona patients who are hospitalized with pneumonia and who need extra oxygen. There is already a temporary exemption in the Netherlands for the use of brake desivir.
Liverpool champion for the first time in thirty years
Liverpool is Thursday night without playing for the first time in thirty years champion from England. The team of Virgil van Dijk and Georginio Wijnaldum took advantage of the 2-1 defeat of outgoing champion Manchester City on a visit to Chelsea.
Due to the corona measures, no real ceremony can take place for the time being, but there are already quite a few parties celebrated in the city.
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