Limited opening for libraries, community centres despite coronavirus lockdown
4 years, 1 month ago

Limited opening for libraries, community centres despite coronavirus lockdown

Dutch News  

The cabinet has made two concessions to MPs following Wednesday’s debate on the latest coronavirus plans: libraries and community centres can open for specific functions and funerals can be bigger – if the local mayor agrees. MPs voted in favour of a motion calling for libraries and community centres to remain open because of the vital role they fulfill for some people. Prime minister Mark Rutte announced on Tuesday that all public buildings, including libraries, museums and cinemas, will close for the next two weeks as an extra impulse to bring down the coronavirus infection rate. MPs were highly critical of the new strategy during Wednesday evening’s debate, particularly the decision to close museums and libraries but to allow shops to remain open.

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Ministers meet to discuss relaxing coronavirus rules amid soaring cases
2 years, 11 months ago

Ministers meet to discuss relaxing coronavirus rules amid soaring cases

Dutch News  

Ministers and health experts are meeting at the prime minister’s official residence on Monday morning to decide what the next steps in dealing with the pandemic should be, ahead of Tuesday’s press conference. On Saturday the NRC said the government’s coronavirus advisory group, the Outbreak Management Team, is recommending opening cafes, bars, restaurants and the cultural sector again, albeit with …

Ministers meet to discuss relaxing coronavirus rules amid soaring cases
2 years, 11 months ago

Ministers meet to discuss relaxing coronavirus rules amid soaring cases

Dutch News  

Ministers and health experts are meeting at the prime minister’s official residence on Monday morning to decide what the next steps in dealing with the pandemic should be, ahead of Tuesday’s press conference. On Saturday the NRC said the government’s coronavirus advisory group, the Outbreak Management Team, is recommending opening cafes, bars, restaurants and the cultural sector again, albeit with …

Health advisors say cafes, museums and theatres can reopen, up to 8pm
2 years, 11 months ago

Health advisors say cafes, museums and theatres can reopen, up to 8pm

Dutch News  

Cafes, restaurants, museums and theatres should be allowed to open their doors again up to 8pm, government health advisors are reported as saying. Ministers are due to discuss the recommendation on Monday and on Tuesday a new press conference with prime minister Mark Rutte and health minister Ernst Kuipers is likely. The NRC said the cabinet does intend to follow …

Health advisors say cafes, museums and theatres can reopen, up to 8pm
2 years, 11 months ago

Health advisors say cafes, museums and theatres can reopen, up to 8pm

Dutch News  

Cafes, restaurants, museums and theatres should be allowed to open their doors again up to 8pm, government health advisors are reported as saying. Ministers are due to discuss the recommendation on Monday and on Tuesday a new press conference with prime minister Mark Rutte and health minister Ernst Kuipers is likely. The NRC said the cabinet does intend to follow …

Libraries can open next week after all, ministers agree
3 years, 7 months ago

Libraries can open next week after all, ministers agree

Dutch News  

Libraries can open from May 19 as well, if the planned relaxation of the coronavirus rules goes ahead, prime minister Mark Rutte has confirmed. ‘Why is the Mauritshuis shut and Hennis & Maurits open?’ Labour MP Attie Kuiken said during Wednesday’s debate. Prime minister Mark Rutte said he understood that people felt the plans were illogical, but told MPs ‘this …

'It's not looking good,' says Rutte ahead of key coronavirus decisions
3 years, 10 months ago

'It's not looking good,' says Rutte ahead of key coronavirus decisions

Dutch News  

The current coronavirus measures are likely to be extended into March, prime minister Mark Rutte hinted on Thursday, during the debate on enshrining the curfew into emergency pandemic legislation. Rutte and De Jonge said earlier their priority is to reopen secondary schools and on Friday 50 organisations, including Unicef and social work association Jeugdzorg Nederland, called on the government to …

Libraries, community centers partly exempted from Covid closures
4 years, 1 month ago

Libraries, community centers partly exempted from Covid closures

NL Times  

Libraries and community centers can remain open for special activities in the coming two weeks, Prime Minister Mark Rutte relented at the insistence of GroenLinks. Stricter measures against the coronavirus implemented on Wednesday included that all publicly accessible institutions must close for two weeks, including libraries, community centers, theaters, museums, and amusement parks. According to GroenLinks leader Jesse Klaver, community …

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