What will a 1.5 metre society look like? What the papers say
4 years, 9 months ago

What will a 1.5 metre society look like? What the papers say

Dutch News  

At some point in time coronavirus restrictions will be lifted but, in the absence of a vaccine, how is the Netherlands going to adapt to the ‘new normal’ of the 1.5 metre society? You can’t prevent that in a building with 1,300 pupils.’ Public transport The Telegraaf predicts a general slowdown of the pace: instead of five million journeys on public transport the 1.5 metre rule would only allow for 500,000 and even that is a struggle, says Pedro Peters, chairman of public transport organisation OV-NL. We made a 3D model of the facilities for one of our customers so he and his suppliers can work on plans together without having to meet physically.’ Shops and bars Supermarkets already have experience with the 1.5 metre rule and will further professionalise, marketing expert tells the NRC. Happiness One thing is for certain, RTL says, and that is that the 1.5 metre society will have an impact on the nation’s happiness, which until recently scored so highly in the international happiness index.

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Positive coronavirus tests near 7,000 as government plans new measures
3 years, 6 months ago

Positive coronavirus tests near 7,000 as government plans new measures

Dutch News  

The number of positive coronavirus tests in the Netherlands almost hit 7,000 in the 24 hours to Friday morning. The news comes ahead of a government press conference to announce new efforts to tame the spread of the virus, just two weeks after most measures were scrapped. The new measures are needed because several million people have still not been …

Positive coronavirus tests near 7,000 as government plans new measures
3 years, 6 months ago

Positive coronavirus tests near 7,000 as government plans new measures

Dutch News  

The number of positive coronavirus tests in the Netherlands almost hit 7,000 in the 24 hours to Friday morning. The news comes ahead of a government press conference to announce new efforts to tame the spread of the virus, just two weeks after most measures were scrapped. The new measures are needed because several million people have still not been …

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: what you need to know (June 18)
3 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: what you need to know (June 18)

Dutch News  

Over five million people in the Netherlands are fully vaccinated and four million people have had their first dose – enough, the government has decided – to relax most of the coronavirus measures currently in place from June 26. However, if they opt to use the ‘test for entry’ system – whereby visitors show a QR code that proves they …

Dutch scrap most Covid rules from June 26, holidaymakers asked to take a test on return
3 years, 6 months ago

Dutch scrap most Covid rules from June 26, holidaymakers asked to take a test on return

Dutch News  

The Netherlands is scrapping most of its coronavirus measures from June 26, although the 1.5 metre rule remains and face masks will still be required on public transport and in airports. ‘From June 26, the 1.5 metre rule remains the main measure, supported by hand washing, staying home with complaints and testing with symptoms,’ he said. And in order to …

Most coronavirus rules set to go, but 1.5 metre rule will stay to August
3 years, 6 months ago

Most coronavirus rules set to go, but 1.5 metre rule will stay to August

Dutch News  

Prime minister Mark Rutte and health minister Hugo de Jonge will hold what may be one of the last official coronavirus press conferences on Friday evening, during which they will announce a further relaxation of the rules – including a rumoured end to face masks apart from on public transport and at airports. Flying ‘Flying is a very easy way …

A 1.5 meter economy unworkable for many cafes, restaurants: Hospitality Assoc.
4 years, 8 months ago

A 1.5 meter economy unworkable for many cafes, restaurants: Hospitality Assoc.

NL Times  

Implementing social distancing of 1.5 meters once hospitality businesses in the Netherlands are allowed to reopen, will be unworkable for many cafes, restaurants and other catering and hospitality establishments, according to hospitality association KHN. Restaurants, cafes, bars and other catering and hospitality businesses in the Netherlands must keep their doors closed until at least April 28. Prime Minister Mark Rutte …

What will a 1.5 metre society look like? What the papers say
4 years, 9 months ago

What will a 1.5 metre society look like? What the papers say

Dutch News  

At some point in time coronavirus restrictions will be lifted but, in the absence of a vaccine, how is the Netherlands going to adapt to the ‘new normal’ of the 1.5 metre society? You can’t prevent that in a building with 1,300 pupils.’ Public transport The Telegraaf predicts a general slowdown of the pace: instead of five million journeys on …

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