As of the March 5, 2020, the number of coronavirus cases in the Netherlands amounted to 82 cases. In response to the growing concern, Dutch people have started to adopt certain behaviors, ranging from washing carefully their hands to avoiding crowds and public transport. For instance, as of the 2nd of March 2020, 67 percent of Dutch respondents coughed or sneezed in their elbow in concern of spreading the virus. To a much lesser extent, 12 percent of respondents bought extra groceries and eight percent of respondents postponed their vacation.
Behaviors adopted in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) concern in the Netherlands as of March 2020
Characteristic
Share of respondents
I cough or sneeze in my elbow
67%
I wash my hands carefully and frequently
66%
Keeping a distance from coughing or sneezing people
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NPO 1. (March 2, 2020). Behaviors adopted in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) concern in the Netherlands as of March 2020 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 22, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1102048/behavior-change-coronavirus-concern-in-the-netherlands/
NPO 1. "Behaviors adopted in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) concern in the Netherlands as of March 2020." Chart. March 2, 2020. Statista. Accessed May 22, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1102048/behavior-change-coronavirus-concern-in-the-netherlands/
NPO 1. (2020). Behaviors adopted in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) concern in the Netherlands as of March 2020. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 22, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1102048/behavior-change-coronavirus-concern-in-the-netherlands/
NPO 1. "Behaviors Adopted in Response to The Coronavirus (Covid-19) Concern in The Netherlands as of March 2020." Statista, Statista Inc., 2 Mar 2020, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1102048/behavior-change-coronavirus-concern-in-the-netherlands/
NPO 1, Behaviors adopted in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) concern in the Netherlands as of March 2020 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1102048/behavior-change-coronavirus-concern-in-the-netherlands/ (last visited May 22, 2025)
Behaviors adopted in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) concern in the Netherlands as of March 2020 [Graph], NPO 1, March 2, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1102048/behavior-change-coronavirus-concern-in-the-netherlands/
