At the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, bad news dominates the front page of NU.nl more often than usual. Nevertheless, there is also positive news to report. That is why we make a daily overview of good news.
First corona patient receives plasma with antibodies
A corona patient at Erasmus MC was the first person in the Netherlands to receive plasma with antibodies. The idea is that cured corona patients with their plasma may be able to help others. But whether that is really the case, remains to be seen from research.
Research into malaria and rheumatic drugs to combat COVID-19
An investigation into chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine has also started in the Netherlands. These medicines are usually used in the treatment of malaria and rheumatism, but are now also sometimes administered to corona patients. It is not yet clear whether they actually have the desired effect.
Den Bosch makes residents enthusiastic about local products
Initiatives have been launched throughout the Netherlands to help local entrepreneurs. The municipality has also set to work in Den Bosch. There is a plan made to make residents enthusiastic about what local entrepreneurs offer online.
Himalayan peaks can be seen for the first time in decades
The air quality in the Indian state of Punjab has greatly improved since the lockdown due to the corona crisis, bringing the mountain peaks of the Himalayas back for the first time in decades. Some Indians have never seen the peaks from their state before.
Stranded students return by ship
25 stranded students can still return to the Netherlands from Sint Maarten. They do this by sailing ship, reports the NOS. The teenagers were supposed to take classes on the ship, but halfway through the program it became clear that they couldn’t fly back home because of the corona crisis.
Fewer corona patients on IC than Thursday
The number of Dutch corona patients in intensive care (IC) has fallen slightly by 33, but it remains “unchanged pressure” with a total of 1,384 patients. That says Ernst Kuipers, chairman of the National Network Acute Care (LNAZ), on Friday afternoon.
Eurogroup agrees on corona crisis aid package
The nineteen euro countries have agreed on a support package for the countries most affected by the corona crisis. The aid package is worth EUR 500 billion.
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