RIVM realized early on that COVID outbreak was much larger than expected

The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) realized early in the pandemic that the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan was significantly larger than reported by China. This finding was shared by head modeler Jacco Wallinga during a testimony to the Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee.
Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

