Watered down coronavirus bill still lacks democratic safeguards, say experts
4 years, 5 months ago

Watered down coronavirus bill still lacks democratic safeguards, say experts

Dutch News  

The government has submitted a watered-down coronavirus bill following criticism that the original version put too much power in the hands of health minister Hugo de Jonge. Privacy experts described the cabinet’s first draft as too draconian, giving police wide-ranging powers to enforce the coronavirus rules in private spaces including people’s homes. 1.5 metre rule The ‘basic rule’ of keeping 1.5 metres apart in public spaces is also written into the bill, along with provision for fines for people who fail to observe it. The Council of State said the revised version still concentrated too much power in the hands of De Jonge and said other ministers should have more scope to change anti-virus measures.

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Government urged not to fall behind with pandemic response
2 years, 3 months ago

Government urged not to fall behind with pandemic response

Dutch News  

Government advisers have urged ministers to step up preparations for a potential resurgence of coronavirus in the autumn. A joint report by 14 organisations, led by the Scientific Council for Government Policy, criticised ministers for putting off decisions on controversial measures such as compulsory vaccination and access passes for venues. The temporary law expired in June when the Senate voted …

Government urged not to fall behind with pandemic response
2 years, 3 months ago

Government urged not to fall behind with pandemic response

Dutch News  

Government advisers have urged ministers to step up preparations for a potential resurgence of coronavirus in the autumn. A joint report by 14 organisations, led by the Scientific Council for Government Policy, criticised ministers for putting off decisions on controversial measures such as compulsory vaccination and access passes for venues. The temporary law expired in June when the Senate voted …

Mayors, health board unhappy at plans for permanent coronavirus laws
2 years, 4 months ago

Mayors, health board unhappy at plans for permanent coronavirus laws

Dutch News  

Mayors, local health boards and legal experts are highly criticial of the government’s plan to enshrine temporary legislation to manage coronavirus into permanent law, Trouw reported on Monday. The new legislation, which is being incorporated into public health law, will give national government the power to limit constitutional rights should there be a surge in new cases. The legislation is …

Mayors, health board unhappy at plans for permanent coronavirus laws
2 years, 4 months ago

Mayors, health board unhappy at plans for permanent coronavirus laws

Dutch News  

Mayors, local health boards and legal experts are highly criticial of the government’s plan to enshrine temporary legislation to manage coronavirus into permanent law, Trouw reported on Monday. The new legislation, which is being incorporated into public health law, will give national government the power to limit constitutional rights should there be a surge in new cases. The legislation is …

Widespread criticism on new permanent coronavirus law
2 years, 4 months ago

Widespread criticism on new permanent coronavirus law

NL Times  

Mayors, municipalities, and the GGD health services, among others, are all very critical of the new, permanent coronavirus law the government wants to implement after the summer, Trouw reports. The new law gives the government additional powers to limit citizens’ fundamental rights in another health crisis. Minister Ernst Kuipers of Public Health told the newspaper that the permanent law must …

Senate to block extending coronavirus law, legislation expires June 1
2 years, 7 months ago

Senate to block extending coronavirus law, legislation expires June 1

Dutch News  

As expected, the upper house of parliament, or senate, is still opposed to the government’s plan to extend the temporary coronavirus legislation and will vote against it on Tuesday evening, broadcaster NOS has reported. The legislation requires extending every three months and is now due to expire on June 1. Senators also say that the government should have begun reforming …

Senate to block extending coronavirus law, legislation expires June 1
2 years, 7 months ago

Senate to block extending coronavirus law, legislation expires June 1

Dutch News  

As expected, the upper house of parliament, or senate, is still opposed to the government’s plan to extend the temporary coronavirus legislation and will vote against it on Tuesday evening, broadcaster NOS has reported. The legislation requires extending every three months and is now due to expire on June 1. Senators also say that the government should have begun reforming …

Coronavirus law can't be extended much longer: Council of State
2 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus law can't be extended much longer: Council of State

NL Times  

The Netherlands is approaching the moment when the Cabinet can no longer extend the law that regulates the coronavirus measures, said the Council of State in new advice. The Temporary Covid-19 Measures Act is the legal basis for the coronavirus measures and must be extended every three months. The Council of State understands the most recent extension but also asks …

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 …

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 …

Dutch coronavirus policy at a dead-end, New coronavirus minister needed, says Labour MP
3 years ago

Dutch coronavirus policy at a dead-end, New coronavirus minister needed, says Labour MP

NL Times  

The Tweede Kamer will cut short its winter recess, which officially began on Friday, to hold a debate Tuesday on the new lockdown the Cabinet implemented over the weekend. Labour MP Attje Kuiken, who sits on the Tweede Kamer’s public health committee, indicated she was aggravated by the Cabinet’s sudden decision to put the country in a lockdown that will …

Compliance with coronavirus measures will determine further restrictions: RIVM
3 years, 1 month ago

Compliance with coronavirus measures will determine further restrictions: RIVM

NL Times  

How well people follow the current coronavirus measures will determine if the Outbreak Management Team suggests stricter rules to the Cabinet on Wednesday, RIVM chief modeler Jacco Wallinga and leader of the OMT Jaap van Dissel stated in an interview with NOS. "You have to see if people stick to the rules that are intended to reduce contact," Van Dissel …

Health Minister says new coronavirus measures will always be painful
3 years, 1 month ago

Health Minister says new coronavirus measures will always be painful

NL Times  

It is inevitable that the coronavirus measures the Cabinet will announce Tuesday night will include new restrictions, and that they will be painful. "Otherwise they will not work," said caretaker Health Minister Hugo de Jonge. New measures are inevitable "because we see that the hospital figures are rising," the health minister said. De Jonge said he wants to enact measures …

Ministers meet to discuss coronavirus situation, decide on new measures
3 years, 1 month ago

Ministers meet to discuss coronavirus situation, decide on new measures

Dutch News  

Ministers are meeting at the prime minister’s official Catshuis residence on Friday to discuss new measures to combat the spread of coronavirus. The government’s Outbreak Management Team delivered its recommendations on Thursday and it now seems unlikely that people who have not been vaccinated will be singled out for specific new rules, insiders say. Over 900 people are currently being …

Ministers meet to discuss coronavirus situation, decide on new measures
3 years, 1 month ago

Ministers meet to discuss coronavirus situation, decide on new measures

Dutch News  

Ministers are meeting at the prime minister’s official Catshuis residence on Friday to discuss new measures to combat the spread of coronavirus. The government’s Outbreak Management Team delivered its recommendations on Thursday and it now seems unlikely that people who have not been vaccinated will be singled out for specific new rules, insiders say. Over 900 people are currently being …

Government to reassess use of Covid access passes in 5 weeks
3 years, 2 months ago

Government to reassess use of Covid access passes in 5 weeks

NL Times  

The Cabinet will examine the effectiveness of the coronavirus access pass five weeks' time. Then it will be decided whether the access passes will be scrapped or whether they'll be in use for longer, caretaker Health Minister Hugo de Jonge said before meeting with some Minsters about the coronavirus policy, NOS reports. Saturday was the first day that the coronavirus …

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 …

Ministers 'more optimistic' about relaxing coronavirus rules on April 28: NOS
3 years, 8 months ago

Ministers 'more optimistic' about relaxing coronavirus rules on April 28: NOS

Dutch News  

Ministers are said to be ‘more positive’ about the likelihood of opening pavement cafes and abolishing the curfew from April 28, sources in The Hague have told broadcaster NOS and the Telegraaf newspaper after Sunday’s cabinet talks. Prime minister Mark Rutte and health minister Hugo de Jonge are due to hold a press conference on Tuesday evening to outline the …

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 …

Ministers warn that any change to coronavirus rules will be cautious
3 years, 10 months ago

Ministers warn that any change to coronavirus rules will be cautious

Dutch News  

Any changes in the current coronavirus measures will be confined to ‘small cautious steps’ even if a relaxation of the rules is an option, health minister Hugo de Jonge told reporters after Friday’s meeting with regional safety board chiefs. Ministers will meet at the prime minister’s official residence on Sunday to discuss the latest situation and will take to health …

Coronavirus curfew legislation heads for parliament ahead of appeal court
3 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus curfew legislation heads for parliament ahead of appeal court

Dutch News  

Emergency legislation aimed at anchoring the coronvirus curfew in law will be sent to parliament on Wednesday, ministers have confirmed, following Tuesday’s legal battle which ended shortly before 9pm. The rush to pass legislation follows Tuesday’s lower court ruling in which judges said that the curfew was illegal because of its impact on freedom of movement, and the fact that …

Coronavirus curfew legislation heads for parliament ahead of appeal court
3 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus curfew legislation heads for parliament ahead of appeal court

Dutch News  

Emergency legislation aimed at anchoring the coronvirus curfew in law will be sent to parliament on Wednesday, ministers have confirmed, following Tuesday’s legal battle which ended shortly before 9pm. The rush to pass legislation follows Tuesday’s lower court ruling in which judges said that the curfew was illegal because of its impact on freedom of movement, and the fact that …

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 …

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 coronavirus measures 'unlikely' this week, Dutch media report
4 years, 1 month ago

New coronavirus measures 'unlikely' this week, Dutch media report

Dutch News  

The cabinet is unlikely to announce new measures to stem the rise in coronavirus cases on Tuesday but will warn that ‘draconian measures’ are on the cards if people fail to stick to the rules, insiders say. Ministers and health experts met on Sunday to discuss the latest developments after a total of 18,880 new coronavirus cases were reported to …

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 …

Coronavirus: Northeast councils unite to oppose imposition of toughest restrictions
4 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus: Northeast councils unite to oppose imposition of toughest restrictions

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. The government has been engaged in discussions with civic leaders in the northeast in recent …

One in six people are lax with coronavirus rules: EenVandaag survey
4 years, 2 months ago

One in six people are lax with coronavirus rules: EenVandaag survey

Dutch News  

There is less support for the coronavirus rules and around one in six people say they will not stick to the new measures as they should, according to a survey for current affairs programme EenVandaag. Some 17% of the programme’s 26,000-strong readers panel said they would not follow the new guidelines religiously, and half the dissenters said they would virtually …

Covid-19 fine is likely to be cut to €99 in new legislation to tackle the virus
4 years, 3 months ago

Covid-19 fine is likely to be cut to €99 in new legislation to tackle the virus

Dutch News  

MPs from three of the four coalition parties want the fine issued to people who accidentally fail to keep 1.5 metres from others to be cut from €390 to €99 – which means they would no longer end up with a criminal record. The fine is being anchored in law in new legislation to replace the emergency powers that officials …

MPs criticise chaotic government coronavirus strategy after three days of 600+ infections
4 years, 4 months ago

MPs criticise chaotic government coronavirus strategy after three days of 600+ infections

Dutch News  

A further 654 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the Netherlands, and nine more people have been admitted to hospital, according to new figures from the health ministry’s Covid-19 dashboard. Over 600 people a day have been diagnosed with the virus for the past three days, but officials said on Wednesday that Tuesday’s shock 779 total included 155 people …

MPs criticise chaotic government coronavirus strategy after three days of 600+ infections
4 years, 4 months ago

MPs criticise chaotic government coronavirus strategy after three days of 600+ infections

Dutch News  

A further 654 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the Netherlands, and nine more people have been admitted to hospital, according to new figures from the health ministry’s Covid-19 dashboard. Over 600 people a day have been diagnosed with the virus for the past three days, but officials said on Wednesday that Tuesday’s shock 779 total included 155 people …

Coronavirus measures to be more strictly enforced, private parties still a challenge
4 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus measures to be more strictly enforced, private parties still a challenge

NL Times  

The government gave the security regions more powers to implement and enforce measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Mayors and security regions will enforce existing coronavirus measures more strictly. "The new measures provide excellent tools for mayors and enforces to take stricter action," Bruls said. The mayors of Noord-Brabant see no reason to implement extra measures against the …

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 …

Watered down coronavirus bill still lacks democratic safeguards, say experts
4 years, 5 months ago

Watered down coronavirus bill still lacks democratic safeguards, say experts

Dutch News  

The government has submitted a watered-down coronavirus bill following criticism that the original version put too much power in the hands of health minister Hugo de Jonge. Privacy experts described the cabinet’s first draft as too draconian, giving police wide-ranging powers to enforce the coronavirus rules in private spaces including people’s homes. 1.5 metre rule The ‘basic rule’ of keeping …

Coronavirus measures doing more harm than good: Doctors
4 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus measures doing more harm than good: Doctors

NL Times  

A group of 81 doctors wrote an open letter to politicians raising concerns about the social distancing measures still in place against the spread of the coronavirus. The doctors wrote that social distancing and self-isolation may have been defensible during the peak of the virus, but the measures have insufficient scientific basis to keep them going. Considering the "damage in …

Coronavirus Outbreak Updates: Chief medical superintendent in UP's Ambedkar Nagar district succumbs to COVID-19; state reports 389 new cases today
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak Updates: Chief medical superintendent in UP's Ambedkar Nagar district succumbs to COVID-19; state reports 389 new cases today

Firstpost  

11:20 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Coronavirus Pandemic Latest Updates In poor regions, easing virus lockdowns brings new risks As many countries gingerly start lifting their lockdown measures, experts worry that a further surge of the coronavirus in under-developed regions with shaky health systems could undermine efforts to halt the pandemic, and they say more realistic options are needed. Brazil, Mexico, …

Coronavirus law under fire from lawyers, local authorities and the ombudsman
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus law under fire from lawyers, local authorities and the ombudsman

Dutch News  

Government plans to anchor the rules for social distancing and other Covid-19 related legal issues in law have been criticised by lawyers, local authorities and the national ombudsman. And how is the government to be held accountable.’ Local authorities The local authority association VNG said that the chain of command between national government, regional safety departments and mayors is too …

Coronavirus law under fire from lawyers, local authorities and the ombudsman
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus law under fire from lawyers, local authorities and the ombudsman

Dutch News  

Government plans to anchor the rules for social distancing and other Covid-19 related legal issues in law have been criticised by lawyers, local authorities and the national ombudsman. And how is the government to be held accountable.’ Local authorities The local authority association VNG said that the chain of command between national government, regional safety departments and mayors is too …

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