Extension of the lockdown would be “another huge blow for hospitality industry"
3 years, 11 months ago

Extension of the lockdown would be “another huge blow for hospitality industry"

NL Times  

If the current lockdown has to be extended, it would mean “another huge blow for hospitality business owners.” This was the comment made by the hospitality trade association Koninklijke Horeca Nederland in response to RIVM boss Jaap van Dissel’s statement of a possible lockdown extension. Head of the Dutch public health agency RIVM, Jaap van Dissel told in an interview with the AD that relaxation would not be possible until February because then the second round of vaccinations will take place and “from that period onwards partial relaxation will probably be possible for the groups that have been vaccinated.” Meanwhile, restaurants have been closed since mid-October. Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced tougher lockdown measures earlier this month that would last until January 19. Huge blow According to the KHN, a possible extension of the lockdown will also have “an enormous impact on the prospects for the entire sectors, suppliers, and guests.” The hospitality industry organization has been arguing for a better perspective for the future for some time already.

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The Netherlands faces three weeks of partial lockdown, cafes to close at 7pm
3 years, 1 month ago

The Netherlands faces three weeks of partial lockdown, cafes to close at 7pm

Dutch News  

The cabinet is set to announce a three-week partial lockdown at Friday evening’s press conference, in an effort to get the Netherlands soaring coronavirus infections under control, Dutch media report. This means Tuesday evening’s World Cup qualification game between Oranje and Norway would take place in an empty stadium. 2G However, ministers have not yet decided whether to shift to …

The Netherlands faces three weeks of partial lockdown, cafes to close at 7pm
3 years, 1 month ago

The Netherlands faces three weeks of partial lockdown, cafes to close at 7pm

Dutch News  

The cabinet is set to announce a three-week partial lockdown at Friday evening’s press conference, in an effort to get the Netherlands soaring coronavirus infections under control, Dutch media report. This means Tuesday evening’s World Cup qualification game between Oranje and Norway would take place in an empty stadium. 2G However, ministers have not yet decided whether to shift to …

Three week partial lockdown starts Saturday; Cafes to close at 7 p.m.
3 years, 1 month ago

Three week partial lockdown starts Saturday; Cafes to close at 7 p.m.

NL Times  

The caretaker Cabinet will announce a three-week-long partial lockdown in a press conference on Friday evening, sources told NOS. Catering establishments and non-essential shops must close at 7:00 p.m. Netherlands residents will be allowed only four visitors at home and must work from home as much as possible. The lockdown discussions that started at the Catshuis - Prime Minister Mark …

Want complete lockdown in Ludhiana, 17-hr curfew will not suffice: Industry
3 years, 7 months ago

Want complete lockdown in Ludhiana, 17-hr curfew will not suffice: Industry

Hindustan Times  

Though the industry has been demanding that trading hours of shops selling essential items be curtailed, the district administration’s announcement of a 17-hour curfew has not gone down well with its stakeholders, who want a complete lockdown. Barring a few sectors such as chemists, emergency medical facilities and milk vendors, all shops, including those selling essential items, will remain open …

Lockdown extended and no foreign holidays till May, ministers confirm
3 years, 9 months ago

Lockdown extended and no foreign holidays till May, ministers confirm

Dutch News  

Lockdown rules are being extended until April 20 because rising cases mean it would be unsafe to relax the restrictions, prime minister Mark Rutte told reporters on Tuesday evening. The government also extended its advice not to travel abroad until the middle of May, quashing earlier hopes that people could travel during the school holidays that begin on April 26. …

Which shops are open in lockdown?
3 years, 11 months ago

Which shops are open in lockdown?

The Independent  

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Cafes, bars and the high street fear extended lockdown bloodbath
3 years, 11 months ago

Cafes, bars and the high street fear extended lockdown bloodbath

Dutch News  

Employers in the retail and hospitality sectors fear a ‘bloodbath’ if the coronavirus lockdown in the Netherlands is extended for at least two weeks, as reported. ‘The cents have been spent, there is no more leeway,’ Dirk Beljaarts, head of the hospitality sector association KHN told the Telegraaf on Monday. Prime minister Mark Rutte is set to announce an extension …

Quarter of retailers facing serious problems if lockdown is extended, assoc. says
3 years, 11 months ago

Quarter of retailers facing serious problems if lockdown is extended, assoc. says

NL Times  

If the government does decide to extend the current hard lockdown by three weeks, thousands of retailers will end up in serious financial problems that may well lead to bankruptcy, according to sector association INretail. "We fear that 25 percent will get into enormous trouble in the coming months," director Jan Meerman said to BNR. That means "tens of thousands …

Three-week lockdown extension planned in the Netherlands: Report
3 years, 11 months ago

Three-week lockdown extension planned in the Netherlands: Report

NL Times  

The hard lockdown which was supposed to expire in a little over a week will be extended by 21 days, broadcaster NOS reported based on interviews with anonymous government sources. More meetings wil be held over the next two days with a final decision to be announced on Tuesday evening during a press conference with Prime Minister Mark Rutte and …

Rutte: Lockdown extension decision to come on Tuesday
3 years, 11 months ago

Rutte: Lockdown extension decision to come on Tuesday

NL Times  

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said that no final decision has been made about whether or not to extend the hard lockdown which the Netherlands entered amid escalating coronavirus infections on December 15. He said it would be “unusual” to scale down social restrictions at a time when infections remain high. “If it’s true that the infections are still too …

Cabinet considering lockdown extension through Feb. 2
3 years, 11 months ago

Cabinet considering lockdown extension through Feb. 2

NL Times  

Dutch officials are looking into the possibility of extending the lockdown for two weeks past the initial end date of January 19, NOS reported based on interviews with anonymous government sources. The Cabinet is concerned that the number of daily new coronavirus infections is still too high after three weeks of a hard lockdown, which also covered the Christmas and …

As the Netherlands moves into lockdown, a round up of what the papers say
4 years ago

As the Netherlands moves into lockdown, a round up of what the papers say

Dutch News  

The Dutch papers on Tuesday morning all agree on the inevitability of the new lockdown, with much 20-20 hindsight about the timing. The coronavirus measures ‘hit many disproportionally while sparing others’, the paper said, and this undermined solidarity between groups. ‘Metal fatigue’ among the population has been undermining the measures and Germany’s total lockdown opened up the possibility of shoppers …

Hard lockdown unavoidable, says Dutch PM, ruling out foreign travel until March
4 years ago

Hard lockdown unavoidable, says Dutch PM, ruling out foreign travel until March

Dutch News  

Prime minister Mark Rutte called on everyone in the Netherlands to work together to combat coronavirus in an address to the nation on Monday night, and urged people not to make plans to travel abroad until mid March at least. ‘It is not an innocent flu … as the demonstrators outside seem to think,’ the prime minister said, referring to …

Lockdown: Full text of Prime Minister Rutte's national address in English
4 years ago

Lockdown: Full text of Prime Minister Rutte's national address in English

NL Times  

Good evening, When I first gave a televised speech about coronavirus almost nine months ago, I had really hoped it would be the last. And that is also why I would like to say once again to all workers in hospitals, nursing homes, home care and at the GGDs, "Thank you." Outdoor sports locations can remain open and young people …

Hundreds of millions in financial support readied for hotels, restaurants, culture: Report
4 years ago

Hundreds of millions in financial support readied for hotels, restaurants, culture: Report

NL Times  

The Dutch government is preparing a new round of financial compensation specifically for businesses which have seen a loss of over 70 percent in revenue. Hundreds of millions of euros will be made available for businesses, including those operating hotels, bars, cafes and restaurants, to cover 85 percent of their fixed costs dating back to October 1, anonymous government sources …

Lockdown guidance from Thursday 5th November: New restrictions on pubs, schools and travel
4 years, 1 month ago

Lockdown guidance from Thursday 5th November: New restrictions on pubs, schools and travel

The Independent  

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Rutte weighs up full lockdown to bring infections down faster
4 years, 1 month ago

Rutte weighs up full lockdown to bring infections down faster

Dutch News  

Extra lockdown measures could be imposed even if coronavirus infections level off in the next few days in order to bring the virus down under control faster, prime minister Mark Rutte has told parliament. Rutte said all options were still on the table, despite health minister Hugo de Jonge’s statement in a press briefing on Tuesday evening that the partial …

Rutte weighs up full lockdown to bring infections down faster
4 years, 1 month ago

Rutte weighs up full lockdown to bring infections down faster

Dutch News  

Extra lockdown measures could be imposed even if coronavirus infections level off in the next few days in order to bring the virus down under control faster, prime minister Mark Rutte has told parliament. Rutte said all options were still on the table, despite health minister Hugo de Jonge’s statement in a press briefing on Tuesday evening that the partial …

Too early to say if partial lockdown is working, prime minister says
4 years, 2 months ago

Too early to say if partial lockdown is working, prime minister says

Dutch News  

It is still far too early to tell if the partial lockdown announced on October 13 is having an effect on the spread of coronavirus in the Netherlands, prime minister Mark Rutte said at his weekly press conference after the cabinet meeting. The number of positive tests notified to the public health institute RIVM in the 24 hours to Friday …

Lockdown or a drip feed of Covid restrictions? One path is better for the economy
4 years, 2 months ago

Lockdown or a drip feed of Covid restrictions? One path is better for the economy

CNN  

London CNN Business — Governments across Europe are choosing between two vastly different strategies as a second wave of Covid-19 arrives in force. Robert Jenrick, the UK housing minister, told the BBC on Tuesday that Johnson’s government had “to balance protecting people’s lives,” with keeping people in education and employment. “No options are to be excluded considering the situation we …

‘Catastrophic impact’: UK bars, clubs challenge lockdown plan
4 years, 2 months ago

‘Catastrophic impact’: UK bars, clubs challenge lockdown plan

Al Jazeera  

UK hospitality group launches legal action against government’s plans to shut pubs, restaurants to curb spread of virus. The United Kingdom’s hospitality industry is mounting a legal challenge to the government’s lockdown restrictions, aiming to stop its plans to close pubs and other venues to tackle the rise in coronavirus cases. The Night Time Industries Association, a UK trade body, …

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