Give young people priority when relaxing Covid measures: A'dam mayor
3 years, 10 months ago

Give young people priority when relaxing Covid measures: A'dam mayor

NL Times  

Seven prominent Dutch, led by Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema, have taken on the duty of lobbying for young people in the coronavirus pandemic. "I recognize the necessity of the curfew and other measures, but if we consider granting more freedoms, think first of young people," Halsema said to Nieuwsuur. "The lifestyle that comes with being young - going out, meeting new and strange people, sitting close together, sleeping together - is at the top of the list of prohibited corona behavior," the signatories said. "The mental and social impact of the lockdown is severe for young people and also affects the well being of our society," the signatories wrote in their manifesto. "If it turns out that the vaccine not only protects the recipient against the virus, but also prevents its spread, it is good and logical to vaccinate young people first in the next phase."

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Dutch Covid policy must change, mayors say in call for help
2 years, 11 months ago

Dutch Covid policy must change, mayors say in call for help

NL Times  

The mayors of about 30 cities asked the Cabinet to fundamentally revise the coronavirus policy in a cry for help. It puts too much pressure on citizens and local governments, mayors Femke Halsema and Paul Depla wrote in an opinion piece in the Volkskrant, partly on behalf of their colleagues. With so many citizens on the verge of drowning, the …

Security Council chair backs call for better long-term Covid planning
3 years ago

Security Council chair backs call for better long-term Covid planning

NL Times  

The Dutch government must craft and implement a long-term strategy to deal with the coronavirus that assumes the virus will be endemic to society, said Hubert Bruls. "The new Cabinet must run from the podium immediately after the photo shoot, to first tackle the long-term strategy with the ministers most responsible," Bruls said in the interview. Because of that, he …

Amsterdam mayor: New approach to pandemic needed; “Can’t stay in crisis mode for years”
3 years ago

Amsterdam mayor: New approach to pandemic needed; “Can’t stay in crisis mode for years”

NL Times  

The Netherlands must prepare for a life where people cope with the coronavirus, said Femke Halsema, the mayor of Amsterdam. We “cannot stay in crisis mode for years,” she said. We also have to create proposals for that to make certain that people have hope for the coming years, and have confidence in our future in Amsterdam, regardless of, and …

Most people consider cafe terraces to be safe, coronavirus survey shows
3 years, 9 months ago

Most people consider cafe terraces to be safe, coronavirus survey shows

Dutch News  

With spring fast approaching, a growing number of people say they feel cafe terraces can be opened safely again. In total, six out of ten people said they back the measure, in the latest survey gauging support for the government’s coronavirus restrictions. I&O Research, which has been monitoring support on a weekly basis since March last year, said the finding …

Mayors: Allow more outside activities, lockdown cannot be maintained
3 years, 9 months ago

Mayors: Allow more outside activities, lockdown cannot be maintained

NL Times  

The current coronavirus lockdown is getting harder and harder to keep up, according to Hubert Bruls, chairman of the Security Council and mayor of Nijmegen. The government must relax measures within a few weeks, and then start by making more outside activities possible again, he said in an interview with AD. According to Bruls, the overcrowded parks in various cities …

Dutch to announce new coronavirus measures on Wednesday, curfew possible
3 years, 11 months ago

Dutch to announce new coronavirus measures on Wednesday, curfew possible

Dutch News  

Health minister Hugo de Jonge has called a surprise press conference for early Wednesday afternoon during which the government will announce new measures to control the spread of coronavirus. In particular, the growth in infections with the more virulent strain first identified in Britain is a major concern and ‘the cabinet considers it necessary to bring in extra measures as …

Municipalities asked to do more for young people during pandemic
4 years ago

Municipalities asked to do more for young people during pandemic

NL Times  

The association of Dutch municipalities VNG called on its members to do more for young people and organize activities for them, including during New Year's. Young people are disproportionately affected by the coronavirus crisis, and their municipalities have to make sure they still have perspective, Paul Depla, Breda mayor and head of a VNG working group that investigated the social …

‘To my friends and I, the pandemic no longer exists’: How young people feel about being blamed for the spread of coronavirus
4 years, 2 months ago

‘To my friends and I, the pandemic no longer exists’: How young people feel about being blamed for the spread of coronavirus

The Independent  

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Coronavirus: Why are more young people getting infected?
4 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus: Why are more young people getting infected?

Al Jazeera  

As countries reopen and expand testing, there is an increase in the proportion of cases among the younger population. An increasing number of young people are now getting infected with the novel coronavirus, with clusters of cases emerging in different locations as countries have eased restrictions and lifted lockdowns. ‘Not invincible’ Although older people are at a greater risk of …

Almost one in three think they won’t catch coronavirus, but fears for elderly grow
4 years, 4 months ago

Almost one in three think they won’t catch coronavirus, but fears for elderly grow

Dutch News  

Over a third of people in the Netherlands aged 35 to 54 believe they won’t catch coronavirus, and men are more likely than women to think so, according to research published in the AD at the weekend. The Parool has also interviewed a number of experts in geriatric medicine and medical ethics about how best to protect the elderly and …

Mayor: Amsterdam cafes more strictly monitored for Covid violations; Bijenkorf closes over infections
4 years, 4 months ago

Mayor: Amsterdam cafes more strictly monitored for Covid violations; Bijenkorf closes over infections

NL Times  

The City of Amsterdam will more strictly monitor bars, cafes, and restaurants for their adherence to rules meant to slow the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 novel coronavirus. The city also released a statement saying the regional security office was considering several restrictions on bars and restaurants, including mandatory early closing times. Cutting down on tourism from abroad, and day trips …

Majority still support Dutch coronavirus measures, poll shows
4 years, 4 months ago

Majority still support Dutch coronavirus measures, poll shows

Dutch News  

A large majority of Dutch are still behind the government’s coronavirus measures despite assertions to the contrary, an I&O Research poll among 3,650 people has shown. The poll, which comes ahead of Wednesday’s debate on the government’s chosen strategy – based on frequent had washing, social distancing and self-isolation in case of symptoms – will reassure prime minister Mark Rutte …

Focusing on youngsters in Covid-19 get-tough campaign ‘may be counter-productive’
4 years, 4 months ago

Focusing on youngsters in Covid-19 get-tough campaign ‘may be counter-productive’

Dutch News  

A get tough approach from the government as the number of coronavirus infections in the Netherlands rise had been widely expected. Broadcaster NOS focused on prime minister Mark Rutte’s appeal to youngsters to take the coronavirus measures – especially social distancing – seriously. ‘Generation expert’ Talitha Muusse told the broadcaster the prime minister was sending the wrong message to young …

Focusing on youngsters in Covid-19 get-tough campaign ‘may be counter-productive’
4 years, 4 months ago

Focusing on youngsters in Covid-19 get-tough campaign ‘may be counter-productive’

Dutch News  

A get tough approach from the government as the number of coronavirus infections in the Netherlands rise had been widely expected. Broadcaster NOS focused on prime minister Mark Rutte’s appeal to youngsters to take the coronavirus measures – especially social distancing – seriously. ‘Generation expert’ Talitha Muusse told the broadcaster the prime minister was sending the wrong message to young …

A'dam mayor worried that second "partial lockdown" is looming
4 years, 4 months ago

A'dam mayor worried that second "partial lockdown" is looming

NL Times  

Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema is worried that the rapidly increasing number of coronavirus infections will result in a second "partial lockdown" in the city. In the economic loss, the increase in unemployment, and the enormous uncertainty among many people," Halsema said in an interview with NU.nl. "You do not want to repeat that, and so you look for measures like …

Dutch urged to keep their distance after 'worrying' rise in coronavirus cases
4 years, 4 months ago

Dutch urged to keep their distance after 'worrying' rise in coronavirus cases

Dutch News  

The Dutch public health institute has again repeated calls for people to avoid busy places, as the number of positive coronavirus tests in the country doubles. ‘This development is worrying,’ RIVM spokeswoman Susan van den Hof told broadcaster NOS. ‘The number of infections is increasing sharply and the fact it has not stablised gives cause for concern.’ The surge in …

Dutch urged to keep their distance after 'worrying' rise in coronavirus cases
4 years, 4 months ago

Dutch urged to keep their distance after 'worrying' rise in coronavirus cases

Dutch News  

The Dutch public health institute has again repeated calls for people to avoid busy places, as the number of positive coronavirus tests in the country doubles. ‘This development is worrying,’ RIVM spokeswoman Susan van den Hof told broadcaster NOS. ‘The number of infections is increasing sharply and the fact it has not stablised gives cause for concern.’ The surge in …

Mayors prepping for second Covid-19 wave; not necessarily nationwide lockdown
4 years, 5 months ago

Mayors prepping for second Covid-19 wave; not necessarily nationwide lockdown

NL Times  

The mayors that head the 25 security regions in the Netherlands are preparing for a possible second wave of the coronavirus, Nijmegen mayor Hubert Bruls said after a meeting of the Security Council on Monday. New lockdown measures may be necessary this summer, but they will more likely be local and regional measures, rather than a nationwide lockdown, he said, …

Mayors warn of 'lost generation' as coronavirus hits poor communities
4 years, 6 months ago

Mayors warn of 'lost generation' as coronavirus hits poor communities

Dutch News  

Mayors of the main Dutch cities have warned that the coronavirus crisis is leaving some of the most vulnerable neighbourhoods worse off. ‘Consider for example the increased tensions within families where many problems coalesce in small houses with little safe space,’ the mayors say. ‘Mental health problems such as stress, anxiety and depression are increasing due to uncertainty about personal …

Mayors warn of 'lost generation' as coronavirus hits poor communities
4 years, 6 months ago

Mayors warn of 'lost generation' as coronavirus hits poor communities

Dutch News  

Mayors of the main Dutch cities have warned that the coronavirus crisis is leaving some of the most vulnerable neighbourhoods worse off. ‘Consider for example the increased tensions within families where many problems coalesce in small houses with little safe space,’ the mayors say. ‘Mental health problems such as stress, anxiety and depression are increasing due to uncertainty about personal …

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