The Netherlands’ Pandemic Response Was Driven By Assumptions, Not Science

When the corona virus struck the Netherlands, its independent public health agency (RIVM) insisted, based on their own mathematical models, that “the Italian scenario” of steeply rising cases and death counts would not materialize. But the RIVM were largely modeling their own untested assumptions, while regularly exceeding their mandate and showing undue sensitivity to perceived political needs. A clear delineation of competencies – and pursuing those competencies vigorously – is one of the great pillars of the modern democratic state. It should be adhered to at all times – especially under pressure.

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