Coronavirus crisis scuppers holiday plans for millions
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus crisis scuppers holiday plans for millions

Dutch News  

Some 7.2 million people are currently making holiday plans this year, down 39% on last year’s figures, a survey by NBTC-NIPO Research has shown. The probe, which was carried out among a representative sample of 11,000 people, confirmed that the coronavirus travel restrictions and related uncertainties have scuppered the usual holiday preparations of almost five million people. ‘In many cases people are thinking of going at a later date, so it’s not as they will definitely not go,’ NBTC- NIPO director Marieke Politiek said. This survey shows that people really want to go on holiday, and although many holiday plans have been influenced by the crisis, almost half of the people said they would postpone and not cancel,’ she said.

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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 …

Coronavirus rules unlikely to be relaxed significantly, OMT member warns
3 years ago

Coronavirus rules unlikely to be relaxed significantly, OMT member warns

Dutch News  

A key government advisor has told a television current affairs show that people should not expect the current coronavirus measures to be lifted significantly when they are reassessed next week. Speaking on Nieuwsuur, infectious diseases expert and Outbreak Management Team member Marc Bonten said that the presence of the Omicron variant of coronavirus requires caution and that people ‘should not …

Coronavirus rules unlikely to be relaxed significantly, OMT member warns
3 years ago

Coronavirus rules unlikely to be relaxed significantly, OMT member warns

Dutch News  

A key government advisor has told a television current affairs show that people should not expect the current coronavirus measures to be lifted significantly when they are reassessed next week. Speaking on Nieuwsuur, infectious diseases expert and Outbreak Management Team member Marc Bonten said that the presence of the Omicron variant of coronavirus requires caution and that people ‘should not …

Omicron complicates holiday travel plans across the US
3 years ago

Omicron complicates holiday travel plans across the US

Al Jazeera  

Long lines for testing and fears of the new coronavirus variant have undermined holiday travel plans for a second year. Americans are facing a second Christmas of upended holiday plans, with a surge in COVID-19 infections fueled by the now-dominant Omicron variant forcing some people to cancel their travel and fret about whether it is safe to visit loved ones. …

Business Highlights: Holiday shopping, Christmas markets
3 years, 1 month ago

Business Highlights: Holiday shopping, Christmas markets

Associated Press  

___ Holiday season moves into high gear but challenges remain NEW YORK — Shoppers buoyed by solid hiring, healthy pay gains and substantial savings are returning to stores and splurging on all types of items. ___ Europe’s Christmas markets warily open as COVID cases rise FRANKFURT, Germany — Some of Europe’s Christmas markets are warily opening amid surging coronavirus infections. …

Health chief does not expect winter curfews despite coronavirus case rise
3 years, 2 months ago

Health chief does not expect winter curfews despite coronavirus case rise

Dutch News  

New shop and school closures, or a curfew, are not likely to be imposed in the Netherlands this winter, despite the surge in new coronavirus cases, Jaap van Dissel, head of the government’s Outbreak Management Team, has told the AD in an interview. Thanks to vaccination, the Netherlands is in a ‘different situation’ to last year and the Delta variant …

As coronavirus cases surge, summer holidays may be in doubt
3 years, 6 months ago

As coronavirus cases surge, summer holidays may be in doubt

Dutch News  

New European travel advice for the Netherlands may be disappointing because of the sudden rise in coronavirus cases, and this could mean Dutch holidaymakers having to quarantine abroad, health minister Hugo de Jonge has warned. The European centre for infectious diseases ECDC bases its assessment on the number of positive cases in each EU state over the past 14 days …

As coronavirus cases surge, summer holidays may be in doubt
3 years, 6 months ago

As coronavirus cases surge, summer holidays may be in doubt

Dutch News  

New European travel advice for the Netherlands may be disappointing because of the sudden rise in coronavirus cases, and this could mean Dutch holidaymakers having to quarantine abroad, health minister Hugo de Jonge has warned. The European centre for infectious diseases ECDC bases its assessment on the number of positive cases in each EU state over the past 14 days …

The Netherlands eases its coronavirus restrictions on June 5: an update
3 years, 7 months ago

The Netherlands eases its coronavirus restrictions on June 5: an update

Dutch News  

More Dutch rules for reducing social contacts and limiting the spread of coronavirus are being relaxed on Saturday June 5. This means restaurants, sports venues and theatres can admit more people than the regulation 50 if they only admit people who have a negative coronavirus test – as long as social distancing is observed. Casinos and other indoor amusements like …

The Netherlands eases its coronavirus restrictions on June 5: an update
3 years, 7 months ago

The Netherlands eases its coronavirus restrictions on June 5: an update

Dutch News  

More Dutch rules for reducing social contacts and limiting the spread of coronavirus are being relaxed on Saturday June 5. This means restaurants, sports venues and theatres can admit more people than the regulation 50 if they only admit people who have a negative coronavirus test – as long as social distancing is observed. Casinos and other indoor amusements like …

More details due on foreign travel, but holidays will be expensive this year
3 years, 7 months ago

More details due on foreign travel, but holidays will be expensive this year

Dutch News  

Ministers have pledged to give more information about the options for summer holidays at Tuesday night’s press conference on the coronavirus pandemic, but travel firms are warning that foreign trips are likely to be both expensive and in short supply. ‘The whole world is fighting for the available beds in yellow countries,’ Steven van der Heijden, chief executive of travel …

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: what you need to know (March 24)
3 years, 9 months ago

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

Dutch News  

Rising coronavirus cases led the government to postpone plans to relax some of the regulations at Tuesday’s press conference. Shops Supermarkets and stores selling mainly groceries will be allowed to open their doors until 9.45pm to take account of the later curfew time. Adults over the age of 26 are allowed to take part in sport with up to three …

Foreign holidays could trigger ANOTHER UK-wide lockdown, experts warn
3 years, 9 months ago

Foreign holidays could trigger ANOTHER UK-wide lockdown, experts warn

Daily Mail  

Britain will 'definitely' have another surge of Covid after lockdown ends, Chris Whitty warned today as Downing Street insisted the UK's roadmap is still 'on course'. Prime Minister Boris Johnson – pictured observing a minute's silence today to mark a year since the first lockdown began – insists the third wave of Covid in Europe has not yet affected the …

Coronavirus upward trend continues, rules won't be relaxed for Easter
3 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus upward trend continues, rules won't be relaxed for Easter

Dutch News  

Public health institute RIVM received notification of 7,025 new cases of coronavirus in the 24 hours to Sunday morning, down 617 on Saturday but still an upward trend. In addition, Sunday and Monday’s new infection figures tend to be lower than the rest of the week. Ministers met government healthcare advisors to discuss the latest situation ahead of Tuesday’s press …

Summer holidays would bring ‘real risk’ of Covid variants, says scientist
3 years, 9 months ago

Summer holidays would bring ‘real risk’ of Covid variants, says scientist

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Scientists have warned foreign holidays in July and August present “a real risk” of bringing Covid …

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: What you need to know (March 8)
3 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: What you need to know (March 8)

Dutch News  

The government brought in some minor alternations to the coronavirus regulations on Monday evening, but opened the door to bigger changes in April. Shops Non food shops, which have been allowed to serve customers by appointment for the past two weeks, will be able to accept more clients, if they are big enough. The change means that shops with floor …

Dutch could reopen cafe terraces, universities in three weeks: Report
3 years, 10 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 …

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 …

Christmas gatherings ‘not worth the risk’, WHO says
4 years ago

Christmas gatherings ‘not worth the risk’, WHO says

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The World Health Organisation has warned people to stay home …

How Europe is handling a Covid-19 Christmas
4 years ago

How Europe is handling a Covid-19 Christmas

CNN  

CNN — Europe is preparing for a Christmas season like no other, as governments desperately try to thread the needle between preserving public health and allowing families to gather for traditional celebrations at the end of a tough year. Croatia Croatia is still considering the measures for its Christmas period, but Health Minister Vili Beros said on December 12 that …

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: some of your questions answered
4 years ago

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: some of your questions answered

Dutch News  

You’ve got a lot of questions about the coronavirus measures and the lockdown. The government travel advisory website has not yet been updated to reflect the changes from December 14, but the rules are basically this: From 6pm on Tuesday, many travellers arriving at a Dutch airport or ferry port from an non-EU country will have to show they have …

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: what you need to know (December 14)
4 years ago

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: what you need to know (December 14)

Dutch News  

The government has imposed a lockdown in the Netherlands from Monday evening until January 19, involving the closure of schools, colleges and non-essential shops. Travel The government is urging people not to travel by public transport unless they are an essential worker and to avoid all foreign travel until mid March unless it too is essential. The test requirement does …

Coronavirus press conference tonight: No relaxation expected
4 years, 1 month ago

Coronavirus press conference tonight: No relaxation expected

NL Times  

Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Public Health Minister Hugo de Jonge will hold a press conference at 7:00 p.m. this evening to tell residents of the Netherlands what the festive season will look like in terms of coronavirus restrictions. The Netherlands has been in a partial lockdown since mid-October, involving restrictions like restaurants being closed to everything but takeaways, and …

Gov't advised to extend Christmas school holidays, not relax other measures
4 years, 1 month ago

Gov't advised to extend Christmas school holidays, not relax other measures

NL Times  

The Outbreak Management Team advised the government to look into whether the school holidays over Christmas can be extended by a week. As Covid-19 infections are still high, no further relaxation of measures is advised, sources told NOS and RTL Nieuws. Over the past days, the number of coronavirus infections remained at a high level and there is still a …

How The Coronavirus Is Changing Holiday Plans Across The U.S.
4 years, 1 month ago

How The Coronavirus Is Changing Holiday Plans Across The U.S.

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING For much of the U.S. this year, the holidays will look anything but normal, a new HuffPost/YouGov survey of registered voters finds. “I’m scared to be around family for the holidays.” ― 38-year-old Alabama man “I was supposed to spend Christmas in Australia, but canceled my trip due to COVID.” ― 59-year-old Arkansas woman “Will not be …

Coronavirus: ‘Too early’ to say if rules can be relaxed for Christmas, minister says
4 years, 1 month ago

Coronavirus: ‘Too early’ to say if rules can be relaxed for Christmas, minister says

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “What none of us knows right now is what the infection rate is going to …

Experts advise Dutch gov’t to allow six household guests during Christmas
4 years, 1 month ago

Experts advise Dutch gov’t to allow six household guests during Christmas

NL Times  

The Outbreak Management Team wants Netherlands residents to celebrate the Christmas holidays with just their family, limiting the number of household guests per day to six. The OMT advised the government to really stress the risks involved in relaxing the rules around the holidays and that the coronavirus rules must be observed, particularly if you are seeing elderly or frail …

"Draconian" full lockdown if Covid infections don't fall, Gov't will warn this week
4 years, 2 months ago

"Draconian" full lockdown if Covid infections don't fall, Gov't will warn this week

NL Times  

The Dutch government is not expected to announce any new measures against the spread of the coronavirus this week, but will warn that "draconian measures" and a complete lockdown will be implemented if infection figures don't fall, sources in The Hague told various Dutch media. Nine Ministers and representatives of public health institute RIVM met in the Catshuis, Prime Minister …

Amsterdam to discourage tourism in fight against Covid-19
4 years, 4 months ago

Amsterdam to discourage tourism in fight against Covid-19

NL Times  

Amsterdam is going to focus on keeping day trippers and tourists away in a further attempt to curb the spread of the coronavirus in the city. After the government's last press conference last week Tuesday, a ban on tourists and day trippers in Amsterdam was mentioned as an ultimate measure in a letter from the Security Council. This tourism policy …

Tourist numbers will slump this year, as coronavirus fears keep holidaymakers away
4 years, 6 months ago

Tourist numbers will slump this year, as coronavirus fears keep holidaymakers away

Dutch News  

The Dutch tourism board expects the number of foreign tourists visiting the Netherlands this year to slump from the forecast 21 million to around six million because of the impact of coronavirus. The organisation’s latest survey shows that two in five Dutch people planning a holiday this year will stay in the Netherlands, but most are keen to avoid busy …

Fourth of all Dutch vacationers will go abroad, another fourth going nowhere
4 years, 7 months ago

Fourth of all Dutch vacationers will go abroad, another fourth going nowhere

NL Times  

A survey of 1,000 people showed that about 26 percent of people who had planned to take a summer holiday will still leave the country for their vacations. This week, a study from DVJ Insights for RTL Nieuws showed that slightly fewer than a quarter of respondents will take no holiday at all, while 29 percent will get their holiday-making …

Further relaxation of coronavirus lockdown on June 1 to happen as planned: report
4 years, 7 months ago

Further relaxation of coronavirus lockdown on June 1 to happen as planned: report

NL Times  

The further relaxation of coronavirus measures on June 1 can happen as planned, sources reported to RTL Nieuws. The government met in the prime minister's official residence, the Catshuis, on Sunday to discuss the coronavirus, the social impact this crisis is having, and the measures in place to curb the spread of the virus. Secondary schools will also start up …

Coronavirus crisis scuppers holiday plans for millions
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus crisis scuppers holiday plans for millions

Dutch News  

Some 7.2 million people are currently making holiday plans this year, down 39% on last year’s figures, a survey by NBTC-NIPO Research has shown. The probe, which was carried out among a representative sample of 11,000 people, confirmed that the coronavirus travel restrictions and related uncertainties have scuppered the usual holiday preparations of almost five million people. ‘In many cases …

Holiday parks, campsites are expecting last-minute surge in summer bookings
4 years, 8 months ago

Holiday parks, campsites are expecting last-minute surge in summer bookings

Dutch News  

Coronavirus is likely to put holidays abroad on hold and boost stay-at-home breaks, with holiday parks, hotels and even campsites hoping for a surge in bookings. Many people whose holidays in the south of Europe are likely to be cancelled are looking into holidaying in the Netherlands, Baptiste van Outryve, from Roompot holiday parks, told the Volkskrant on Friday ‘We …

Holiday parks, campsites are expecting last-minute surge in summer bookings
4 years, 8 months ago

Holiday parks, campsites are expecting last-minute surge in summer bookings

Dutch News  

Coronavirus is likely to put holidays abroad on hold and boost stay-at-home breaks, with holiday parks, hotels and even campsites hoping for a surge in bookings. Many people whose holidays in the south of Europe are likely to be cancelled are looking into holidaying in the Netherlands, Baptiste van Outryve, from Roompot holiday parks, told the Volkskrant on Friday ‘We …

Over half of NL residents already canceled summer holiday plan; Foreign tourist bookings plummet
4 years, 9 months ago

Over half of NL residents already canceled summer holiday plan; Foreign tourist bookings plummet

NL Times  

The coronavirus is having a massive impact on the Netherlands' tourism sector. Nearly 60 percent of Netherlands residents have already decided to postpone their summer vacation plans, and half said they don't know if they'll go on vacation at all this year, the Netherlands' tourism board NBTC said based on a study by DVJ Insights. Covid-19 is also impacting foreign …

Coronavirus has ruined thousands of holidays. Here's how to plan your travel
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus has ruined thousands of holidays. Here's how to plan your travel

ABC  

As international efforts to contain coronavirus intensify, holidaymakers are being forced to navigate flight disruptions, city lockdowns, travel bans and quarantine rules. Below are some of the changes you may have to contend with if you're flying Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin or Tigerair: Qantas and Jetstar have cut back their flights to China, Hong Kong and Singapore. But Qantas long-haul flights …

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