Rutte warns tighter lockdown possible if current Covid rules are ignored

Prime Minister Mark Rutte issued an urgent appeal calling on all residents of the country to do a better job adhering to the current set of coronavirus rules, restrictions, and advice in force since November 13. The RIVM, the country's leading health institute, registered a shockingly high number of coronavirus infections last calendar week. "If we want to see a turnaround in the number of infections in the coming days, we will have to do a better job of sticking to the basic measures." The additional measures implemented on November 13 included limiting opening hours for hospitality sector businesses, shops, and many service providers, and forbidding the public from attending sports competitions.