'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 do just that. Separation Meanwhile, a group of academics and business people calling themselves Herstel NL, have published a plan to relax the measures considerably, by ‘protecting’ people with vulnerable health conditions instead. Key to the plan, Baarsma told broadcaster NOS is treating different groups in society differently and and taking a ‘tailor made approach.’

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Kuipers calls on business and society to come up with their own corona plans
2 years, 7 months ago

Kuipers calls on business and society to come up with their own corona plans

Dutch News  

Heath minister Ernst Kuipers has called on schools, businesses and venues to draw up their own plans for preventing a new wave of coronavirus infections this autumn. Kuipers said he wanted to avoid reintroducing restrictions and mask mandates as far as possible, but it required people and organisations to regulate their own spaces. Kuipers acknowledged that the country needed to …

Kuipers calls on business and society to come up with their own corona plans
2 years, 7 months ago

Kuipers calls on business and society to come up with their own corona plans

Dutch News  

Heath minister Ernst Kuipers has called on schools, businesses and venues to draw up their own plans for preventing a new wave of coronavirus infections this autumn. Kuipers said he wanted to avoid reintroducing restrictions and mask mandates as far as possible, but it required people and organisations to regulate their own spaces. Kuipers acknowledged that the country needed to …

What About Kids at Malls & Functions, Ask Experts as Rising Covid Cases Bring Back School Closure Demand
2 years, 8 months ago

What About Kids at Malls & Functions, Ask Experts as Rising Covid Cases Bring Back School Closure Demand

News 18  

With a rise in the number of school-going children catching coronavirus in India, especially in Delhi and neighbouring areas, the demand to shut schools and cancel exams is back. The virus spread irrespective of opening of schools,” believes Naman Jain, Education Expert and Director, Silverline Prestige School, Ghaziabad, who is currently running the school in accordance with strict Covid-19 protocol. …

More coronavirus rules may go, despite rise in new infections: AD
2 years, 9 months ago

More coronavirus rules may go, despite rise in new infections: AD

Dutch News  

Government health advisors on the Outbreak Management Team will meet at the end of this week to discuss lifting the final coronavirus restrictions in operation in the Netherlands. The number of new coronavirus cases reached a three-week high at the weekend, following the Carnaval celebrations and the February half-term holidays and the number of new infections hit almost 67,000 in …

More coronavirus rules may go, despite rise in new infections: AD
2 years, 9 months ago

More coronavirus rules may go, despite rise in new infections: AD

Dutch News  

Government health advisors on the Outbreak Management Team will meet at the end of this week to discuss lifting the final coronavirus restrictions in operation in the Netherlands. The number of new coronavirus cases reached a three-week high at the weekend, following the Carnaval celebrations and the February half-term holidays and the number of new infections hit almost 67,000 in …

Centre likely to issue advisory on reopening schools soon: Sources
2 years, 10 months ago

Centre likely to issue advisory on reopening schools soon: Sources

India TV News  

With the COVID-19 vaccination drive for children aged 15 gathering pace, the Centre is likely to issue an advisory soon to reopen schools across the country. Sources have told ANI that, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has asked the National Expert Group to suggest ways and work on modalities to open schools nationwide. Top sources have also told ANI that …

Sources: Cabinet formally agrees to relax coronavirus restrictions
2 years, 11 months ago

Sources: Cabinet formally agrees to relax coronavirus restrictions

NL Times  

The coronavirus policy meeting at the office of Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Tuesday did not lead to major deviations from the previously-reported set of lockdown restrictions which will soon be relaxed. The Cabinet has agreed that the hospitality industry, culture, and events sectors may reopen under certain conditions, but only until a 10 p.m. closing time, sources confirm. The …

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 …

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 …

'No evidence that reopening schools caused Covid surge': World Bank Education Director
2 years, 11 months ago

'No evidence that reopening schools caused Covid surge': World Bank Education Director

India TV News  

Highlights There is no justification now for keeping schools closed in view of pandemic: World Bank official There is no relation between opening schools and spread of coronavirus, he said. There is no justification now for keeping schools closed in view of the pandemic and even if there are new waves, closing schools should be the last resort, according to …

62% say Covid rules should be relaxed further; Strong support for hospitality, cultural sector
2 years, 11 months ago

62% say Covid rules should be relaxed further; Strong support for hospitality, cultural sector

NL Times  

Roughly 62 percent believe that the Cabinet should have loosened coronavirus restrictions for the catering and cultural sector, a survey by EenVandaag among twenty thousand people showed. Restaurants, cafes, bars, museums, theaters and other catering and cultural establishments must remain closed until at least January 25. The vast majority of respondents were pleased that restrictions were loosened for some sectors …

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 …

Primary schools set to close early, evening lockdown to run to January 14: NOS
3 years ago

Primary schools set to close early, evening lockdown to run to January 14: NOS

Dutch News  

Prime minister Mark Rutte and health minister Hugo de Jonge are expected to announce that primary schools will close on Friday for the winter break at Tuesday evening’s press conference, Dutch media report. The government’s Outbreak Management Team recommended closing primary schools early because youngsters currently account for the largest share of new infections. In addition, the recommendation that individual …

Primary schools set to close early, evening lockdown to run to January 14: NOS
3 years ago

Primary schools set to close early, evening lockdown to run to January 14: NOS

Dutch News  

Prime minister Mark Rutte and health minister Hugo de Jonge are expected to announce that primary schools will close on Friday for the winter break at Tuesday evening’s press conference, Dutch media report. The government’s Outbreak Management Team recommended closing primary schools early because youngsters currently account for the largest share of new infections. In addition, the recommendation that individual …

Schools will remain open, but cafes and theatres face early closure, leaks suggest
3 years ago

Schools will remain open, but cafes and theatres face early closure, leaks suggest

Dutch News  

Speculation is mounting about what the government plans to do to contain the spread of coronavirus, but it now seems likely that schools will remain open. Both broadcasters NOS and RTL, and the AD newspaper, say schools will not close but will face extra measures, which could include face masks for older children. Healthcare Health minister Hugo de Jonge said …

Schools will remain open, but cafes and theatres face early closure, leaks suggest
3 years ago

Schools will remain open, but cafes and theatres face early closure, leaks suggest

Dutch News  

Speculation is mounting about what the government plans to do to contain the spread of coronavirus, but it now seems likely that schools will remain open. Both broadcasters NOS and RTL, and the AD newspaper, say schools will not close but will face extra measures, which could include face masks for older children. Healthcare Health minister Hugo de Jonge said …

OMT experts say keep schools open but shut shops early: NOS
3 years ago

OMT experts say keep schools open but shut shops early: NOS

Dutch News  

Government health advisors have recommended keeping schools and colleges open, despite the surge in coronavirus cases among youngsters, but do say restaurants and non-essential shops should shut once again at 5pm, sources have told broadcaster NOS. The Outbreak Management Team was asked for its advice ahead of Friday’s press conference, which has been brought forward by a week because of …

OMT experts say keep schools open but shut shops early: NOS
3 years ago

OMT experts say keep schools open but shut shops early: NOS

Dutch News  

Government health advisors have recommended keeping schools and colleges open, despite the surge in coronavirus cases among youngsters, but do say restaurants and non-essential shops should shut once again at 5pm, sources have told broadcaster NOS. The Outbreak Management Team was asked for its advice ahead of Friday’s press conference, which has been brought forward by a week because of …

Outbreak experts advised keeping schools open: report
3 years, 1 month ago

Outbreak experts advised keeping schools open: report

NL Times  

The Outbreak Management Team advised the Cabinet to keep all levels of education open, sources told NOS. While there are many coronavirus infections in schools, the OMT believes the government must do everything in its power to keep the schools open. The PO-Raad, the umbrella organization for primary schools, also urged the Cabinet to keep schools open. New infections have …

Rutte warns stricter coronavirus rules will be needed unless current ones are observed
3 years, 1 month ago

Rutte warns stricter coronavirus rules will be needed unless current ones are observed

Dutch News  

Prime minister Mark Rutte has warned that new lockdown rules will be necessary before the start of December unless people stick to the social distancing rules. OMT advice Rutte said on Monday that it was up to everyone to pay attention to the guidelines, which also include working from home where possible and not having more than four guests at …

Rutte warns stricter coronavirus rules will be needed unless current ones are observed
3 years, 1 month ago

Rutte warns stricter coronavirus rules will be needed unless current ones are observed

Dutch News  

Prime minister Mark Rutte has warned that new lockdown rules will be necessary before the start of December unless people stick to the social distancing rules. OMT advice Rutte said on Monday that it was up to everyone to pay attention to the guidelines, which also include working from home where possible and not having more than four guests at …

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 …

Rutte: Gradual end to social distancing in society; Most restrictions “hopefully” gone by Nov. 1
3 years, 4 months ago

Rutte: Gradual end to social distancing in society; Most restrictions “hopefully” gone by Nov. 1

NL Times  

The Netherlands will begin to eliminate more coronavirus restrictions by the end of August, despite advice from the Outbreak Management Team to put this off until September 20. This process will begin with the elimination of mandatory social distancing in some higher education institutions beginning on August 30, said Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Health Minister Hugo de Jonge during …

UNICEF, WHO chief scientist urge Govts across the world to prioritise reopening of schools
3 years, 5 months ago

UNICEF, WHO chief scientist urge Govts across the world to prioritise reopening of schools

Op India  

The UNICEF on Monday urged the decision-makers and governments to prioritize and plan for the safe reopening of schools. WHO Chief Scientist also urged for reopening of schools Soumya Swaminathan, the Chief Scientist at the World Health Organization furthered UNICEF’s appeal of reopening the schools. Quoting UNICEF’s Tweet, Swaminathan wrote, “With teachers & adults working in schools prioritized for vaccination …

Coronavirus lockdowns mean home learning is back, but experts say it comes at a cost
3 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus lockdowns mean home learning is back, but experts say it comes at a cost

ABC  

India Kerr's first years in high school have not gone as expected. "If the cases are the lowest they can be in the community … the risk of a case becoming apparent in a school will decline," Professor Macartney said. A study from Sweden, where in 2020 lower-secondary schools stayed open but upper-secondary schools closed, found leaving schools open had …

Coronavirus has impacted on children worldwide, Dutch NGO says
3 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus has impacted on children worldwide, Dutch NGO says

Dutch News  

The Netherlands has risen one place to fifth in the annual KidsRights index, drawn up by global NGO Kids Rights Foundation which monitors how children’s rights are being respected and improved. The coronavirus pandemic has had a ‘devastating impact’ on children worldwide, the Netherlands-based foundation says. ‘With the ongoing global pandemic, we had to address the devastating impacts and outcomes …

Museums may reopen on June 5, as new infections decline: NOS
3 years, 7 months ago

Museums may reopen on June 5, as new infections decline: NOS

Dutch News  

The Dutch cabinet is considering relaxing the coronavirus rules on Saturday June 5 rather than June 9 because of the surge in vaccinations and subsequent drop in hospital admissions, broadcaster NOS reported over the holiday weekend. If the rumours are accurate, it would mean museums – currently closed because they are indoor locations – would be able to open four …

Libraries can open next week after all, ministers agree
3 years, 7 months ago

Libraries can open next week after all, ministers agree

Dutch News  

Libraries can open from May 19 as well, if the planned relaxation of the coronavirus rules goes ahead, prime minister Mark Rutte has confirmed. ‘Why is the Mauritshuis shut and Hennis & Maurits open?’ Labour MP Attie Kuiken said during Wednesday’s debate. Prime minister Mark Rutte said he understood that people felt the plans were illogical, but told MPs ‘this …

The Netherlands ready to relax Covid rules, if hospital admission decline further
3 years, 7 months ago

The Netherlands ready to relax Covid rules, if hospital admission decline further

Dutch News  

The Netherlands is ready to take new steps to wind down its coronavirus measures, if the decline in hospital admissions continues, and that includes longer opening hours for cafes and fewer regulations for sports and keep fit clubs. ‘It remains a balancing act,’ prime minister Mark Rutte told reporters on Tuesday evening, after the national health institute RIVM reported the …

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 …

Cabinet discusses coronavirus reopening plan; dates may be postponed by a week
3 years, 8 months ago

Cabinet discusses coronavirus reopening plan; dates may be postponed by a week

NL Times  

Part of the outgoing cabinet will discuss whether it is possible to start with an intended opening plan at the end of April, including a reopening of terraces. The ministers most involved in the coronavirus crisis will meet at the Prime Minister's official residence on Sunday afternoon to discuss the latest developments of the virus with national health experts, including …

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 …

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 …

"Fingers crossed" that schools can remain open, Minister says
3 years, 9 months ago

"Fingers crossed" that schools can remain open, Minister says

NL Times  

Departing Minister Arie Slob for Primary and Secondary Education has his "fingers crossed" that schools can remain open, he said on Tuesday. For now it is still possible to let kids go to school, but the number of coronavirus infections is also rising among children, ANP reports. According to Slob, the increase of infections among children up to 12 years …

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 …

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 …

Dutch PM not hopeful that lockdown can relax further
3 years, 9 months ago

Dutch PM not hopeful that lockdown can relax further

NL Times  

Prime Minister Mark Rutte is not very hopeful that the current coronavirus restrictions can be relaxed any further at this stage, in light of the infection numbers, he said to NOS on Thursday. On Wednesday, public health institute RIVM reported 5,090 new coronavirus cases, bringing the seven-day rolling average to a five-week high of 4,696. The Ministers most involved 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 …

Coronavirus rule relaxation is risky but responsible, Rutte says
3 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus rule relaxation is risky but responsible, Rutte says

Dutch News  

As expected, prime minister Mark Rutte announced four changes to the current coronavirus regulations at Tuesday evening’s press conference, but said the curfew will be extended until the morning of March 15. Old lives ‘It will still be a while before we get our old lives back,’ health minister Hugo de Jonge said. ‘And we are now seeing the first …

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 …

Dr. Rochelle Walensky: CDC director says ‘we have work to do’ when it comes to reopening schools safely
3 years, 10 months ago

Dr. Rochelle Walensky: CDC director says ‘we have work to do’ when it comes to reopening schools safely

CNN  

CNN — The director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Sunday emphasized the need for masking and other mitigation measures in order to reopen schools safely, saying “we have work to do” as teachers, students and parents continue to struggle with Covid-19’s impact on education. As that transmission comes down we’ll be able to relax some …

Almost all primary schools open again
3 years, 10 months ago

Almost all primary schools open again

NL Times  

Almost all primary schools in the Netherlands are now open to physical education again, though many are still struggling to adhere to all the coronavirus rules, according to a survey by the general association of school leaders AVS among a thousand primary schools. Only 0.4 percent of primary schools are still only giving online classes, NU.nl reports. Face masks in …

CDC director says guidance on reopening schools to be released in the coming week
3 years, 10 months ago

CDC director says guidance on reopening schools to be released in the coming week

CNN  

CNN — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will release guidance on school reopenings in the coming week, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Friday, amid rising tensions about how best to send students and teachers back into the classroom. “Among the things that we need to do to make sure that schools are safe is to make …

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: what you need to know (February 2)
3 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: what you need to know (February 2)

Dutch News  

No decision has yet been taken about whether the curfew in the Netherlands should be extended but the government has confirmed primary schools will reopen on February 8. If any pupil or teacher tests positive for coronavirus, the entire class must go into quarantine and take a test after five days. Shops Non food shops, which have been closed since …

How schools are taking steps to keep COVID-19 at bay as they get ready to welcome students
3 years, 10 months ago

How schools are taking steps to keep COVID-19 at bay as they get ready to welcome students

The Hindu  

A touchless temperature check for every student passing through the gate, a safety precaution protocol to include personal hygiene, a face recognition terminal that raises an alarm when someone’s mask falls. “It’s heart warming to have the children back in campus,” says Rahat Rashed, vice principal of Meridian School in Hyderabad. “The learning environments in the school are filled with …

Caution urged about relaxing rules ahead of coronavirus press conference
3 years, 10 months ago

Caution urged about relaxing rules ahead of coronavirus press conference

Dutch News  

Prime minister Mark Rutte and health minister Hugo de Jonge will hold a press conference on Tuesday evening to outline the latest steps in the government’s strategy to get coronavirus under control. Non-essential shops may also be able to open their doors for order pick-ups, broadcaster NOS said on Monday, but, according to RTL, restaurants and museums will remain shut …

Coronavirus UK: Children's Commissioner demands clear plan on vaccinating school teachers
3 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus UK: Children's Commissioner demands clear plan on vaccinating school teachers

Daily Mail  

The Children's Commissioner today insisted teachers should receive Covid-19 vaccinations after the first on the priority list as calls grow for schools to reopen. Children's Commissioner Anne Longfieldwants teachers to be prioritised for Covid-19 jabs as most pupils across Britain continue to carry out their schoolwork at home Prime Minister Boris Johnson demonstrates the two metre social distancing rule during …

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