AMSTERDAM (Reuters] – Hugo de Jonge, the Dutch Health Minister said Monday that hospitals are under increasing pressure to treat COVID-19 patients.

Coronavirus infection in the Netherlands has been on the rise for one month. In recent days they have reached their highest since July.

De Jonge explained that COVID-19 has caused an increase in the number of COVID-19-infected patients to be admitted to hospitals quicker than anticipated. He also said that many hospitals are cutting back on regular care due coronavirus cases.

De Jonge stated that the government had asked their group of experts in health to provide advice on new possible measures. The policy will be decided on November 2, De Jonge did not specify which options.

De Jonge stated that it is difficult to come up with new ways of preventing infection, since most people are not vaccinated and have the greatest risk of becoming infected.

The Dutch government removed most COVID-19 restrictions and created a “corona card” that required proof of vaccination. This permit was mandatory for anyone visiting bars, restaurants or clubs as well as cultural events.

Infections in this country with 17.5million people have increased since then and are up 75% compared to Sunday, when they were at 6,350. Over the weekend, 25 COVID-19-related deaths were reported.

According to the National Institute for Public Health, four out of five patients with COVID-19 who are admitted to Dutch intensive care units haven’t been vaccinated.

According to data from the government, 84% of Dutch adults have been fully immunized.