FILE PHOTO: A computer image created by Nexu Science Communication together with Trinity College in Dublin, shows a model structurally representative of a betacoronavirus which is the type of virus linked to COVID-19, better known as the coronavirus linked to the Wuhan outbreak, shared with Reuters on February 18, 2020. NEXU Science Communication/via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT./File Photo
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FILE PHOTO: A computer image created by Nexu Science Communication together with Trinity College in Dublin, shows a model structurally representative of a betacoronavirus which is the type of virus linked to COVID-19, better known as the coronavirus linked to the Wuhan outbreak, shared with Reuters on February 18, 2020. NEXU Science Communication/via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT./File Photo © via REUTERS

Belgisch geboortecijfer hersteld van corona

Het aantal geboortes in België is in 2021 met 3,7 procent gestegen in vergelijking met het jaar daarvoor. Dat blijkt uit cijfers van statistiekbureau Statbel. Het geboortecijfer kwam daarmee weer op het pre-coronaniveau, al is er van een echte opleving na jaren van daling geen sprake.