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Four people received euthanasia for long COVID last year

Four people received euthanasia for long COVID last year

In 2025, four people in the Netherlands received euthanasia with post-COVID syndrome cited as the primary reason for the procedure. This information was officially reported by the Regional Euthanasia Review Committees (RTE).

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