Covid policy causing tensions in Dutch gov't
4 years, 2 months ago

Covid policy causing tensions in Dutch gov't

NL Times  

The second wave of the coronavirus and the policy against its spread is sparking some fierce arguments in the cabinet. By this weekend, the government wants to have an idea of whether the stricter measures announced last week had an effect on the rising Covid-19 infections. If no curfew is introduced, stricter measures will be needed in the catering industries, insiders said to the broadcaster. Ministers from the financial-economic corner think that too little attention is paid to the effect measures have on the catering and events sector. The expectation is that new measures will be announced by Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Health Minister Hugo de Jonge in a press conference on Tuesday evening.

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Dutch gov't blind to long-term consequences of coronavirus approach: Dutch Safety Board
1 year, 2 months ago

Dutch gov't blind to long-term consequences of coronavirus approach: Dutch Safety Board

NL Times  

During the coronavirus pandemic, the Dutch government was so focused on keeping acute care available that it was blind to the other effects of its coronavirus policy. By focusing its policy on available ICU places, the government ignored other issues like health problems due to delayed care, Long Covid, and broader social problems. “During the coronavirus crisis, the Cabinet stuck …

Netherlands must prepare society for future Covid waves: Advisory bodies
2 years, 3 months ago

Netherlands must prepare society for future Covid waves: Advisory bodies

NL Times  

We have to learn to live with the coronavirus, so the government must prepare society as soon as possible for the next phase of the pandemic, 14 agencies, including the Scientific Council for Government Policy, said in advice to the Cabinet. Among other things, the Netherlands must invest in good digital infrastructure so that the switch to online classes and …

Netherlands 'needs to step up preparations for autumn Covid outbreak'
2 years, 7 months ago

Netherlands 'needs to step up preparations for autumn Covid outbreak'

Dutch News  

The Netherlands is poorly prepared for a new surge in coronavirus infections in the autumn because of failures to put basic safety measures in place such as ventilation in schools, health experts have warned. ‘Covid care isn’t rocket science,’ Armand Girbes, head of intensive care at Amsterdam’s UMC teaching hospital.’ It’s more efficient to concentrate healthcare rather than implement it …

Netherlands 'needs to step up preparations for autumn Covid outbreak'
2 years, 7 months ago

Netherlands 'needs to step up preparations for autumn Covid outbreak'

Dutch News  

The Netherlands is poorly prepared for a new surge in coronavirus infections in the autumn because of failures to put basic safety measures in place such as ventilation in schools, health experts have warned. ‘Covid care isn’t rocket science,’ Armand Girbes, head of intensive care at Amsterdam’s UMC teaching hospital.’ It’s more efficient to concentrate healthcare rather than implement it …

Netherlands to lift most COVID restrictions this month
2 years, 10 months ago

Netherlands to lift most COVID restrictions this month

Al Jazeera  

Bars, restaurants and nightclubs will go back to pre-pandemic opening hours and face masks will not be mandatory in most places, says health minister. The Netherlands will lift almost all its restrictions against COVID-19 by February 25 as cases and hospitalisations fall, the health minister has said. Bars, restaurants and nightclubs will go back to pre-pandemic opening hours and social …

More support for Covid policy as relaxations loom
2 years, 10 months ago

More support for Covid policy as relaxations loom

NL Times  

With Health Minister Ernst Kuipers expected to announce relaxation of the coronavirus measures tonight, support for the government's approach to the pandemic is rising. 51 percent of Netherlands residents support the government's policy, compared to 45 percent a month ago, I&O Research found in a survey of over 2,300 adult Netherlands residents for broadcaster NOS. 85 percent of respondents want …

Sources: Netherlands could abolish most Covid rules at the beginning of March
2 years, 10 months ago

Sources: Netherlands could abolish most Covid rules at the beginning of March

NL Times  

The Cabinet hopes to be able to abolish most of the remaining corona measures by the beginning of March, including the use of face masks and the 1.5 meter social distancing rule, sources said. From February 25, nightlife locations, festivals and events without fixed seating may already be open to people who test negative for the coronavirus infection. These businesses …

Coronavirus rules relaxed as ministers stress Covid is 'not flu'
2 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus rules relaxed as ministers stress Covid is 'not flu'

Dutch News  

The Netherlands is relaxing most remaining coronavirus rules from Wednesday but will look again at the infection rates in three weeks time, prime minister Mark Rutte told reporters on Tuesday evening. The decision to make the closing time 10pm for cafes, bars, restaurants and theatres, rather than 8pm as health experts recommended, follows requests from regional safety board chiefs and …

Coronavirus rules relaxed as ministers stress Covid is 'not flu'
2 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus rules relaxed as ministers stress Covid is 'not flu'

Dutch News  

The Netherlands is relaxing most remaining coronavirus rules from Wednesday but will look again at the infection rates in three weeks time, prime minister Mark Rutte told reporters on Tuesday evening. The decision to make the closing time 10pm for cafes, bars, restaurants and theatres, rather than 8pm as health experts recommended, follows requests from regional safety board chiefs and …

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 …

Cabinet to decide Friday about tightening coronavirus restrictions
3 years, 1 month ago

Cabinet to decide Friday about tightening coronavirus restrictions

NL Times  

The Cabinet will decide this Friday whether it will impose a new set of coronavirus restrictions on the Netherlands. Health Minister Hugo de Jonge said that the Outbreak Management Team will hold its next meeting on Wednesday evening, and will provide advice to the Cabinet the following day. He wants to know from the experts what it takes to "force …

The Netherlands may face ‘lockdown-type measures’ to curb rising Covid cases: NOS
3 years, 1 month ago

The Netherlands may face ‘lockdown-type measures’ to curb rising Covid cases: NOS

Dutch News  

Government advisors are recommending ‘lockdown type measures’ to combat the rise in coronavirus infections for a two week period, sources close to the Outbreak Management Team have told broadcaster NOS. The seriousness of the situation – new infections are reaching record levels – makes such measures unavoidable, the sources say. Ministers are meeting to discuss the proposals on Thursday morning, …

Cabinet must better explain Covid measures: Council of State
3 years, 4 months ago

Cabinet must better explain Covid measures: Council of State

NL Times  

The cabinet must better explain on the basis of which criteria coroanvirus measures will be extended or relaxed in the coming period. In the first two situations, the Twm is still necessary, according to the cabinet, but the Council of State notes that it is difficult to predict when the virus will be "permanently under control". It could be that …

Centre extends Covid guidelines till Aug 31, calls for strictest measures in high positivity districts
3 years, 4 months ago

Centre extends Covid guidelines till Aug 31, calls for strictest measures in high positivity districts

India Today  

The Union Home Ministry has extended the validity of Covid-19 guidelines till August 31 and has asked states to ensure "strictest possible measures" in districts that have a high positivity rate. Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla has written a letter to all states and UTs saying there is "no room for complacency" in observing Covid-19 protocol despite declining number of …

Health Minister: Dutch coronavirus infections stabilizing
3 years, 5 months ago

Health Minister: Dutch coronavirus infections stabilizing

NL Times  

The rise in new coronavirus infections in the Netherlands since the start of the month has slowed down and stabilized, said Health Minister Hugo de Jonge on Monday. He also said that over nine thousand new infections were reported during the past 24-hour period, which the RIVM usually cuts off at 9 a.m. That would still push the seven-day moving …

Home Ministry’s Warning to States ‘If Covid-Appropriate Behaviour not Maintained'
3 years, 5 months ago

Home Ministry’s Warning to States ‘If Covid-Appropriate Behaviour not Maintained'

News 18  

The home ministry warned states and Union Territories on Wednesday about the return of lockdown-like restrictions if crowds are not controlled and Covid-appropriate behaviour is not followed. In a strongly worded letter to state chief secretaries and UT administrators, Union home secretary Ajay Bhalla said people have been seen violating Covid norms at hill stations and in public transport across …

Full list of coronavirus restrictions as of June 26
3 years, 5 months ago

Full list of coronavirus restrictions as of June 26

NL Times  

On Friday, June 18, Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Health Minister Hugo de Jong announced that the majority of Covid restrictions will be dropped as of June 26 as coronavirus infection rates decrease and Covid-19 vaccination figures rise. Below, a full overview of remaining restrictions as of June 26 can be found: Retails, gyms and services: Visitors are still required …

Netherlands may relax more coronavirus restrictions on June 5
3 years, 7 months ago

Netherlands may relax more coronavirus restrictions on June 5

NL Times  

The Dutch government could press forward with the third step of its lockdown easing plan on Saturday, June 5, four days earlier than planned. Restrictions involved in that stage include allowing many cafes and restaurants to serve customers indoors, permitting indoor cultural institutions to open back up, and allowing people to host a maximum of four guests in their home …

Covid outlook "worrisome and uncertain", Health Min. says
3 years, 9 months ago

Covid outlook "worrisome and uncertain", Health Min. says

NL Times  

The increasing number of coronavirus infections and hospitalizations make the short-term outlook "worrisome and uncertain", departing Minister Hugo de Jonge of Public Health said on Tuesday when entering a cabinet meeting on the coronavirus situation ahead of Tuesday evening's press conference, ANP reports. The room to relax lockdown measures is "extremely limited", because infection numbers "are not going in the …

Dutch curfew could shift forward to 10 o’clock; “Serious option” says Justice Min.
3 years, 9 months ago

Dutch curfew could shift forward to 10 o’clock; “Serious option” says Justice Min.

NL Times  

The caretaker Cabinet was expected to announce a slight relaxation of the mandatory nightly curfew in place as part of the coronavirus lockdown measures. Instead of starting at 9 p.m., the curfew could move up one hour to begin at 10 p.m., broadcaster NOS reported on Monday. A decision will be announced by Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Health Minister …

Parliament to decide on Covid curfew today
3 years, 11 months ago

Parliament to decide on Covid curfew today

NL Times  

Today the lower house of Dutch parliament will debate on whether or not to implement a curfew in the Netherlands in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. As the Rutte III cabinet resigned last week and is now an "outgoing cabinet", it needs parliament's approval on controversial topics. Not me, not Hugo de Jonge, not the whole cabinet," outgoing Prime …

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 …

Harsher Covid measures now will mean quicker economic growth: Dutch central bank
4 years ago

Harsher Covid measures now will mean quicker economic growth: Dutch central bank

NL Times  

Despite the government being expected to announce a hard lockdown in the Netherlands this evening, Dutch central bank DNB is still quite positive about the Dutch economy. These range from 4.9 percent economic growth next year in the mild scenario, to 0.2 percent growth in the severe scenario. If the strict lockdown is implemented as sources say and lasts until …

Ministers to give corona update on Tuesday, no new measures expected
4 years, 1 month ago

Ministers to give corona update on Tuesday, no new measures expected

Dutch News  

The extra coronavirus restrictions introduced on November 4 are expected to be lifted as planned this week despite the fall in cases slowing down in recent days. Prime minister Mark Rutte and health minister Hugo de Jonge will give an update on the pandemic response at a press conference on Tuesday evening, after the cabinet formally decides on the next …

Ministers to give corona update on Tuesday, no new measures expected
4 years, 1 month ago

Ministers to give corona update on Tuesday, no new measures expected

Dutch News  

The extra coronavirus restrictions introduced on November 4 are expected to be lifted as planned this week despite the fall in cases slowing down in recent days. Prime minister Mark Rutte and health minister Hugo de Jonge will give an update on the pandemic response at a press conference on Tuesday evening, after the cabinet formally decides on the next …

New Covid measures unnecessary at this stage, Health Minister says
4 years, 1 month ago

New Covid measures unnecessary at this stage, Health Minister says

NL Times  

The past days' coronavirus infection figures seem to indicate that no additional measures are needed at the moment, Minister Hugo de Jonge of Public Health said before the weekly council of ministers meeting on Friday, ANP reports. The government previously said that if infections continue to rise, "draconian" measures would be needed. Earlier this week, Jaap van Dissel of public …

No new coronavirus measures expected tomorrow: Reports
4 years, 1 month ago

No new coronavirus measures expected tomorrow: Reports

NL Times  

No new social restrictions were expected to be announced by Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Health Minister Hugo de Jonge at a press briefing scheduled for Tuesday. Rutte and De Jonge will provide a brief update about the situation, without introducing new measures, and without loosening or tightening existing rules, anonymous sources told NOS, RTL Nieuws and Nu.nl. The number …

"Draconian" full lockdown if Covid infections don't fall, Gov't will warn this week
4 years, 1 month 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 …

Stricter enforcement of Covid rules; one warning, then fine
4 years, 2 months ago

Stricter enforcement of Covid rules; one warning, then fine

NL Times  

The police and enforcement officers will be stricter in enforcing compliance to the coronavirus measures from now on, the security regions and Justice Minister Ferdinand Grapperhaus agreed in a meeting of the Security Council on Monday. Henceforth, extra attention will also be paid to group formation and violation of the ban on alcohol consumption in public after 8:00 p.m., said …

Rutte: Firmer Covid restrictions likely if Dutch situation doesn't improve by Monday
4 years, 2 months ago

Rutte: Firmer Covid restrictions likely if Dutch situation doesn't improve by Monday

NL Times  

With nearly 6,000 new coronavirus infections reported in the Netherlands on Friday, and with hospitals treating more Covid-19 than at any point since mid-May, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said there was a very real possibility of additional social restrictions being introduced next week. "Regardless of what we should or should not do next week, we will at least come …

Covid measures update next week at earliest, Dutch PM says
4 years, 2 months ago

Covid measures update next week at earliest, Dutch PM says

NL Times  

The Dutch government will decide whether stricter measures are needed against the coronavirus next week at the earliest, Prime Minister Mark Rutte told NOS. By the weekend it should be clear whether the measures implemented last week Monday had the desired effect. A survey by NOS showed that two thirds of the Dutch population want the government to take stricter …

More Covid restrictions may be needed this week says acute care leader
4 years, 2 months ago

More Covid restrictions may be needed this week says acute care leader

NL Times  

Should the persistent rise in new coronavirus infections continue, the Netherlands may need to introduce stricter measures to combat the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, said Ernst Kuipers, head of the Dutch acute care providers network. For the week ending September 27, the Netherlands averaged 2,551 daily new infections, prompting the Dutch government to roll out new social restrictions. The …

Stricter restrictions as Netherlands prepares for 5,000 daily coronavirus infections
4 years, 2 months ago

Stricter restrictions as Netherlands prepares for 5,000 daily coronavirus infections

NL Times  

The Netherlands can expect five thousand new infections of the SARS-CoV-2 novel coronavirus every day by next week, and because of that the government will implement stricter new restrictions on society which take effect on Tuesday at 6 p.m. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Health Minister Hugo de Jonge introduced their updated plan on Monday to combat the second …

Stricter Covid measures expected for Amsterdam region
4 years, 3 months ago

Stricter Covid measures expected for Amsterdam region

NL Times  

The Amsterdam-Amstelland security region is preparing new, stricter measures with which it hopes to break the second wave of coronavirus infections in the region. Last week, when the region was moved to the "worrisome" level 2 of the government's three-stage warning system, maximum group sizes were already decreased from 100 to 50. In this scenario, a "partial lockdown" may be …

Stricter measures needed to contain coronavirus; Calls for gov't press conference as infections rise
4 years, 5 months ago

Stricter measures needed to contain coronavirus; Calls for gov't press conference as infections rise

NL Times  

With the number of coronavirus cases in the Netherlands climbing more and more, stricter measures and harsher enforcement are needed to contain the virus, according to Sjaak de Gouw of health service GGD. The SGP thinks it is time for the Prime Minister and Public Health Minister to hold another press conference and remind everyone of the danger. According to …

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