Information in English
The Cabinet announced additional measures to prevent further spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) as far as possible. This has major consequences for everyone, but the measures are essential. The Municipality of Oegstgeest is asking everyone to comply.
The national measures taken to prevent spread of the new coronavirus are also affecting the Municipality of Oegstgeest’s service provision.
1. Do you have an appointment at one of the Municipality’s counters?
The government’s measures mean that from Friday, March 16, the Municipality’s counters for civil affairs will only handle appointments that can’t wait. For example: registering a birth or death. If your appointment cannot be kept, you will be contacted so we can cancel your appointment. We shall approach you, so you do not have to call us.
If you are suffering from a cold, coughing or fever and have an appointment at the Municipality, please reschedule it for a later date.
For the moment, the other services provided by the Municipality of Oegstgeest are continuing as usual. Please take into account that it may take longer.
2. Do you have a question for the Municipality?
Please contact us using the contact form.
If your question is urgent, you can also call telephone number 14 071. Please take into account that you may be put on hold for longer than usual.
3. More information about the coronavirus
If you have questions about the coronavirus and are looking for information, visit the website of the Government of the Netherlands for the latest news about the virus. The website also gives information about what symptoms you may experience if you are infected and what to do if you think you or someone near you is infected.
If you prefer to speak to someone on the phone, the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) has a special telephone number that you can call to ask questions about the coronavirus: 0800-1351.
The Municipality is in contact with GGD Hollands Midden (Public Health Service) and Veiligheidsregio Hollands Midden and will update you where necessary.
If you are looking for information about the number of confirmed infected persons in the region, visit the website of GGD Hollands Midden.
4. Do you need help or do you want to offer help?
Do you have questions about the measures regarding the coronavirus or do you need to talk to someone? There are organizations and volunteers who can help you.
Do you want to do something for a villager? Stichting Radius Welzijn coordinates supply and demand.
For more information, see the website (in Dutch) of the Social Team Oegstgeest.
Or contact Alice van Elk 071 7074200 (Radius Welzijn) or Sietske Steenbergen 06 83079884.
5. Information for refugees, asylum seekers and other intrested people
The Dutch Council for Refugees in Oegstgeest is available to answer all questions. This is done by telephone, email or information provided on the website. In case of a urgent question an appointment will be made at the office.
T: 071 515 3133 (di-woe van 09.00-17.00u)
E: Oegstgeest@vluchtelingenwerk.nl
W: www.vluchtelingenwerk.nl/zuidwestnederland/vluchtelingenwerk-oegstgeest
6. Other FAQ's
Please check our FAQ's for more information.
