Don’t get your hopes up about cafes, minister says as ‘Covid free’ experiments start
3 years, 8 months ago

Don’t get your hopes up about cafes, minister says as ‘Covid free’ experiments start

Dutch News  

Health minister Hugo de Jonge has warned against too high expectations that the coronavirus rules will be soon relaxed, following rumours pavement cafes may reopen again from April 21. The warning comes as a string of government-backed experiments get underway to allow amusement parks, museums and castles to open to limited numbers of people who can prove they have a negative coronavirus test. Dutch broadcaster NOS said last week that ministers are working on plans to reopen cafes and shops, and that the curfew may be lifted. De Jonge and prime minister Mark Rutte are due to hold a press conference outlining the latest situation next week.

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Cabinet will boost cafe closing to 1am if infections allow, says minister
2 years, 10 months ago

Cabinet will boost cafe closing to 1am if infections allow, says minister

Dutch News  

The cabinet plans to allow cafes and bars to open up to 1am from next Friday, and to increase the number of people in theatres and sports stadiums, health minister Ernst Kuipers has told MPs in a briefing. Locations with more than 500 people will still have to have seating but guests will no longer have to keep their distance …

Cabinet will boost cafe closing to 1am if infections allow, says minister
2 years, 10 months ago

Cabinet will boost cafe closing to 1am if infections allow, says minister

Dutch News  

The cabinet plans to allow cafes and bars to open up to 1am from next Friday, and to increase the number of people in theatres and sports stadiums, health minister Ernst Kuipers has told MPs in a briefing. Locations with more than 500 people will still have to have seating but guests will no longer have to keep their distance …

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 …

New coronavirus rules could boost infections to 80,000 a day, says PM
2 years, 11 months ago

New coronavirus rules could boost infections to 80,000 a day, says PM

Dutch News  

Reopening shops, higher education institutes and fitness centres will lead to a sharp rise in coronavirus cases, possibly up to 80,000 a day, prime minister Mark Rutte told reporters on Friday evening. ‘We are taking a risk because we have to do sport to stay healthy, because two in three youngsters are feeling lonely, and the lockdown is damaging our …

Malls, Offices to Reopen from Monday in Karnataka; Govt to Keep Vigil on Covid-19 Norms Violators
3 years, 5 months ago

Malls, Offices to Reopen from Monday in Karnataka; Govt to Keep Vigil on Covid-19 Norms Violators

News 18  

With Karnataka government further relaxing the existing Covid-19 restrictions under ‘Unlock 3’ effective from June 5, public transport, malls, shopping complexes and offices will function in full strength with adherence to Covid-19 protocols. We will follow all protocols.” Moreover, the Bengaluru Commissioner of Police Kamal Pant has said that 54 special teams of marshals and police personnel would be deployed …

Press conference on Tuesday: curfew may be scrapped, cafe terraces opened
3 years, 8 months ago

Press conference on Tuesday: curfew may be scrapped, cafe terraces opened

Dutch News  

Health minister Hugo de Jonge has confirmed there will be a press conference on Tuesday evening and, according to various Dutch media outlets, that means the curfew is likely to be scrapped and pavement cafes may be able to open again. Café terraces may face an earlier closing time to make policing easier and this will be discussed by justice …

No guarantees about opening cafes on April 28, Rutte tells MPs
3 years, 8 months ago

No guarantees about opening cafes on April 28, Rutte tells MPs

Dutch News  

It is extremely unsure if the curfew will be lifted and pavement cafes reopened in two weeks time, even though April 28 is the new target date, prime minister Mark Rutte said during Wednesday’s debate on the government’s coronavirus measures. ‘It may take longer.’ Rutte said at Tuesday’s press conference that the government had drawn up a five stage plan …

Don’t get your hopes up about cafes, minister says as ‘Covid free’ experiments start
3 years, 8 months ago

Don’t get your hopes up about cafes, minister says as ‘Covid free’ experiments start

Dutch News  

Health minister Hugo de Jonge has warned against too high expectations that the coronavirus rules will be soon relaxed, following rumours pavement cafes may reopen again from April 21. The warning comes as a string of government-backed experiments get underway to allow amusement parks, museums and castles to open to limited numbers of people who can prove they have a …

Dutch could reopen cafe terraces, universities in three weeks: Report
3 years, 9 months ago

Dutch could reopen cafe terraces, universities in three weeks: Report

NL Times  

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is unlikely to announce any significant immediate changes to the coronavirus policy during a press conference on Monday. However, the caretaker Cabinet is expected to say that cafe terraces and in-person higher education classes will be allowed to open back up to the public in about three weeks if the coronavirus infection figures progress in …

Cafes open their terraces and sex workers take to streets in coronavirus protests
3 years, 9 months ago

Cafes open their terraces and sex workers take to streets in coronavirus protests

Dutch News  

Several cafes and bars in Amsterdam and Breda opened their doors for a time on Tuesday afternoon, in protest at the current lockdown measures. De Vos’s cafe had been smeared with tomato sauce overnight and the message that that if he opened he would ‘have blood on his hands.’ ‘It is sad that we have come to such a situation,’ …

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: what you need to know (February 24)
3 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: what you need to know (February 24)

Dutch News  

The government admits it is a risky strategy, but some of the coronavirus rules are being relaxed. Education Secondary schools and MBO vocational training colleges will reopen their doors on March 1 and pupils should all have at least one day a week physical classes. There is no change to the provisions for pupils in exam years and the children …

'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 …

Breakaway cafes and bars say they will defy closure rules and reopen on January 17
4 years ago

Breakaway cafes and bars say they will defy closure rules and reopen on January 17

Dutch News  

Bars, cafes and restaurants in 50 towns and cities nationwide are planning to open their doors again on January 17, with or without government permission. The Breda chapter of hospitality industry body Koninklijke Horeca Nederland on Wednesday published a press release claiming thousands of bars and cafes will reopen, although the national body KHN has not officially responded. ‘We are …

Cafes told to register their customers, as owners complain of double standards
4 years, 4 months ago

Cafes told to register their customers, as owners complain of double standards

Dutch News  

From this week, cafe and restaurant goers in the Netherlands will be asked to provide their contact details so they can be traced in case of a coronavirus outbreak. The measure was announced by prime minister Mark Rutte at last week’s press conference, and although it will not be compulsory to comply, cafe owners will be able to turn away …

Cafe owners disappointed at new Covid-19 approach, call for clarity about registration
4 years, 4 months ago

Cafe owners disappointed at new Covid-19 approach, call for clarity about registration

Dutch News  

The Dutch hospitality industry is ‘very disappointed’ at the new measures brought in by the government to curb the spread of coronavirus and wants the government to clarify plans to require the registration of all guests, lobby group KHN said in a statement. The decision, KHN said, is ‘very disappointing’ but if the measures are necessary in view of the …

Cafes and bars reopen, as officials say they won't be using measuring tapes
4 years, 6 months ago

Cafes and bars reopen, as officials say they won't be using measuring tapes

Dutch News  

Cafe and bar terraces opened nationwide at 12 midday on Monday as the Netherlands took more steps to ease the coronavirus lockdown. Local officials in the four big cities have already said that they will not be carrying out extra checks and that council wardens will only intervene in ‘excessive’ situations. ‘We are not going to go along the terrace …

Cafes and bars reopen, as officials say they won't be using measuring tapes
4 years, 6 months ago

Cafes and bars reopen, as officials say they won't be using measuring tapes

Dutch News  

Cafe and bar terraces opened nationwide at 12 midday on Monday as the Netherlands took more steps to ease the coronavirus lockdown. Local officials in the four big cities have already said that they will not be carrying out extra checks and that council wardens will only intervene in ‘excessive’ situations. ‘We are not going to go along the terrace …

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