Dutch bring back masks, and widen coronavirus pass checks, to little protest
3 years, 1 month ago

Dutch bring back masks, and widen coronavirus pass checks, to little protest

Dutch News  

The Netherlands brought back face masks in public buildings and shops, and expanded the use of the coronavirus pass system, on Saturday and most people seemed to accept the change without protest, according to Dutch media reports. The introduction of coronavirus passes to visit museums did not stop tens of thousands of people turning out to celebrate Museum Night on Saturday either. In particular, the midnight closing time due to the coronavirus restrictions had an impact on visitor numbers, while checking coronavirus passes also added to the queues, the organisers told the Parool. It is to be regretted, she said ‘but they only have themselves to blame.’ On Sunday, some 20,000 people took part in a demonstration against the tougher measures in The Hague.

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Many more masks in litter since Covid restrictions relaxed
2 years, 9 months ago

Many more masks in litter since Covid restrictions relaxed

NL Times  

The share of face masks in litter increased sharply since the government relaxed coronavirus restrictions in mid-February, cleanup organizer Nederland Schoon told NU.nl. Based on that data and their own research, the organization concluded that face masks are now the fourth most common type of litter in the Netherlands. Many face masks were found around stations and near tram and …

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 …

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: what changes today
2 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: what changes today

Dutch News  

The Netherlands is scrapping most of its coronavirus rules over the next two weeks. Cafes, restaurants and bars may remain open until 1am but face masks and social distancing are dropped, although you should wear a mask when moving around. Face masks and social distancing no longer apply, but you should wear a mask when not seated. The remaining rules …

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: what changes today
2 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: what changes today

Dutch News  

The Netherlands is scrapping most of its coronavirus rules over the next two weeks. Cafes, restaurants and bars may remain open until 1am but face masks and social distancing are dropped, although you should wear a mask when moving around. Face masks and social distancing no longer apply, but you should wear a mask when not seated. The remaining rules …

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: What you need to know (February 15)
2 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: What you need to know (February 15)

Dutch News  

Almost two years to the day that the Netherlands confirmed its first case of coronavirus, most of the regulations will end. Some changes come into effect from today, more on February 18 and the rest on February 25, health minister Ernst Kuipers confirmed at a press conference on Tuesday evening. Cafes, restaurants and bars may remain open until 1am but …

Dutch poised to lift most remaining coronavirus restrictions
2 years, 10 months ago

Dutch poised to lift most remaining coronavirus restrictions

Dutch News  

The government is almost certain to announce it is suspending all the coronavirus rules from February 25, apart from the basic hygiene regulations, broadcaster NOS said on Monday evening. Cabinet sources have told the broadcaster that ministers are prepared to go further than the recommendations made by the Outbreak Management Team which were sent to parliament by health minister Ernst …

Dutch poised to lift most remaining coronavirus restrictions
2 years, 10 months ago

Dutch poised to lift most remaining coronavirus restrictions

Dutch News  

The government is almost certain to announce it is suspending all the coronavirus rules from February 25, apart from the basic hygiene regulations, broadcaster NOS said on Monday evening. Cabinet sources have told the broadcaster that ministers are prepared to go further than the recommendations made by the Outbreak Management Team which were sent to parliament by health minister Ernst …

Dutch government planning to scrap coronavirus rules on February 25
2 years, 10 months ago

Dutch government planning to scrap coronavirus rules on February 25

Dutch News  

The government is preparing to scrap the last remaining coronavirus restrictions in the Netherlands at the end of the month, sources have told NOS. Prime minister Mark Rutte indicated this week that the cabinet was ‘cautiously optimistic’ about extending the closing time of 10pm at next week’s press conference, which could mean bars, restaurants and theatres are allowed to stay …

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: what you need to know (January 25)
2 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: what you need to know (January 25)

Dutch News  

The Netherlands will relax most of the remaining coronavirus rules from Wednesday January 26 at 5am. The 1.5 metre social distancing rule remains, as does the recommendation to work at home and to receive no more than four guests over the age of 13 a day. People are also recommended to avoid close contact with the elderly or people with …

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: what you need to know (January 25)
2 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: what you need to know (January 25)

Dutch News  

The Netherlands will relax most of the remaining coronavirus rules from Wednesday January 26 at 5am. The 1.5 metre social distancing rule remains, as does the recommendation to work at home and to receive no more than four guests over the age of 13 a day. People are also recommended to avoid close contact with the elderly or people with …

Mayors blunt theatre hairdresser protest, say they will enforce Covid rules
2 years, 11 months ago

Mayors blunt theatre hairdresser protest, say they will enforce Covid rules

Dutch News  

The mayors of the Netherlands’ biggest cities say they will act to enforce the coronavirus rules during Wednesday’s protests to draw attention to the continued closure of museums, theatres and cinemas. ‘No matter what they feel about the cultural sector, this does conflict with the coronavirus rules.’ Some 70 museums, theatres and cinemas all over the country are staging a …

Mayors blunt theatre hairdresser protest, say they will enforce Covid rules
2 years, 11 months ago

Mayors blunt theatre hairdresser protest, say they will enforce Covid rules

Dutch News  

The mayors of the Netherlands’ biggest cities say they will act to enforce the coronavirus rules during Wednesday’s protests to draw attention to the continued closure of museums, theatres and cinemas. ‘No matter what they feel about the cultural sector, this does conflict with the coronavirus rules.’ Some 70 museums, theatres and cinemas all over the country are staging a …

Amsterdam agrees to let coronavirus demonstration go ahead
2 years, 11 months ago

Amsterdam agrees to let coronavirus demonstration go ahead

Dutch News  

Amsterdam’s mayor and local police have agreed to let a demonstration against the coronavirus rules go ahead on Sunday, but warn they will intervene if protestors do not stick to agreements. The Olympic Stadium area, Oosterpark and Westerpark, where protestors will gather before marching to Museumplein, have been designated as ‘at risk locations’, allowing police to stop and search anyone …

Amsterdam agrees to let coronavirus demonstration go ahead
2 years, 11 months ago

Amsterdam agrees to let coronavirus demonstration go ahead

Dutch News  

Amsterdam’s mayor and local police have agreed to let a demonstration against the coronavirus rules go ahead on Sunday, but warn they will intervene if protestors do not stick to agreements. The Olympic Stadium area, Oosterpark and Westerpark, where protestors will gather before marching to Museumplein, have been designated as ‘at risk locations’, allowing police to stop and search anyone …

Protests against Covid measures held in various Dutch cities
2 years, 11 months ago

Protests against Covid measures held in various Dutch cities

NL Times  

Demonstrations against the coronavirus measures were held in multiple cities on Wednesday evening. The participants marched through the streets of Utrecht, Sittard, Maastricht, Sneek, and Roermond, carrying lights like torches and lanterns and demanding that shops and restaurants be reopened, among other things. According to spokespersons for the organizers, the action is an advance on the announced openings of shops …

Thousands gather in Amsterdam despite demonstration ban
2 years, 11 months ago

Thousands gather in Amsterdam despite demonstration ban

LA Times  

Thousands of people in the capital of the Netherlands defied a ban and gathered Sunday for a demonstration against the Dutch government’s coronavirus lockdown measures before police pushed the crowd off an Amsterdam square. The local government had outlawed the protest, saying police had indications some demonstrators might be planning to attend “prepared for violence.” The municipality later issued an …

Thousands protest at Covid rules in The Hague, as hospital admissions rise again
3 years, 1 month ago

Thousands protest at Covid rules in The Hague, as hospital admissions rise again

Dutch News  

Thousands of people paraded through the centre of The Hague on Sunday afternoon to protest at the coronavirus measures currently in place in the Netherlands. Their number included a number of supporters of extreme-right group Voorpost, identified by their use of the the Prinsen flag – an orange, white and blue version of the Dutch flag used by the Dutch …

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: what changes on Saturday
3 years, 1 month ago

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: what changes on Saturday

Dutch News  

New rules for wearing face masks and the use of coronavirus passes come into effect on Saturday, November 6 Here’s what you need to know” Face masks Masks will once again be compulsory in all public buildings where coronavirus passes are not required. This includes: Supermarkets and shops Libraries Government buildings and council offices Airports and railway stations Colleges and …

Over 1,000 people pick up coronavirus at the Amsterdam Dance Event
3 years, 1 month ago

Over 1,000 people pick up coronavirus at the Amsterdam Dance Event

Dutch News  

Health board staff have traced over 1,000 cases of coronavirus back to last month’s Amsterdam Dance Event. ‘People from abroad were also at the event and we don’t know about any infections they may have either.’ The ADE was held from October 13 to 17 and some 300,000 tickets were sold for the various shows and dance parties all over …

Experts fear new Dutch coronavirus rules will not go far enough
3 years, 1 month ago

Experts fear new Dutch coronavirus rules will not go far enough

Dutch News  

New coronavirus restrictions being proposed by the Dutch government will take weeks to relieve the strain on the healthcare system and may not be enough, experts have warned. It’s not a hammer blow that will send all the curves tumbling.’ Marino van Zelst, a member of the recently disbanded Red Team that lobbied for a more pro-active response to the …

Experts fear new Dutch coronavirus rules will not go far enough
3 years, 1 month ago

Experts fear new Dutch coronavirus rules will not go far enough

Dutch News  

New coronavirus restrictions being proposed by the Dutch government will take weeks to relieve the strain on the healthcare system and may not be enough, experts have warned. It’s not a hammer blow that will send all the curves tumbling.’ Marino van Zelst, a member of the recently disbanded Red Team that lobbied for a more pro-active response to the …

Face masks will be mandatory in supermarkets and shops: Sources
3 years, 1 month ago

Face masks will be mandatory in supermarkets and shops: Sources

NL Times  

The use of face masks will again be required in the supermarket and other stores. The shops will be considered publicly accessible indoor spaces, and will thus be subject to the same face mask mandates expected to take effect from Friday, government sources confirmed following a report in De Telegraaf. Measures will be announced on Tuesday evening during a press …

Dutch government poised to bring back masks and broaden 'test for entry'
3 years, 1 month ago

Dutch government poised to bring back masks and broaden 'test for entry'

Dutch News  

Face masks are set to return and the ‘test for entry’ system will be extended to gyms, swimming pools and museums when the government announces new coronavirus restrictions on Tuesday, according to sources. The government will also urge people to revert to working from home 50% of the time, a month after social distancing was formally abolished and the work …

Dutch government poised to bring back masks and broaden 'test for entry'
3 years, 1 month ago

Dutch government poised to bring back masks and broaden 'test for entry'

Dutch News  

Face masks are set to return and the ‘test for entry’ system will be extended to gyms, swimming pools and museums when the government announces new coronavirus restrictions on Tuesday, according to sources. The government will also urge people to revert to working from home 50% of the time, a month after social distancing was formally abolished and the work …

Catering establishments rarely reprimanded for ignoring Covid rules
3 years, 2 months ago

Catering establishments rarely reprimanded for ignoring Covid rules

NL Times  

In the three weeks since coronavirus access passes have been mandatory in catering establishments, municipalities issued hardly any warnings for breaking this and other coronavirus rules. Amsterdam told NU.nl that it issued 14 warnings to catering establishments in the past three weekends - six for violating the midnight closing time, the other eight for not checking access passes properly. Utrecht …

No major issues in checking Covid access passes, mostly due to nice weather
3 years, 2 months ago

No major issues in checking Covid access passes, mostly due to nice weather

NL Times  

There were no excesses when checking the coronavirus access passes this past weekend, said trade association Koninklijke Horeca Nederland. On Saturday evening, there were problems checking access passes in a number of places in the country due to a failure of the CoronaCheck app, which created crowds on the street, Willemsen said. That everything went reasonably well, according to Willemsen, …

Dutch lift social distancing, target non-vaccinated at work
3 years, 3 months ago

Dutch lift social distancing, target non-vaccinated at work

Dutch News  

The Netherlands is dropping social distancing as a requirement from September 25 but is also looking into giving employers more powers to determine if their workforce has been vaccinated, Dutch health minister Hugo de Jonge told reporters on Tuesday evening. In order to drop the 1.5 metres rule, the government’s Outbreak Management Team has recommended introducing the coronavirus pass for …

Dutch lift social distancing, target non-vaccinated at work
3 years, 3 months ago

Dutch lift social distancing, target non-vaccinated at work

Dutch News  

The Netherlands is dropping social distancing as a requirement from September 25 but is also looking into giving employers more powers to determine if their workforce has been vaccinated, Dutch health minister Hugo de Jonge told reporters on Tuesday evening. In order to drop the 1.5 metres rule, the government’s Outbreak Management Team has recommended introducing the coronavirus pass for …

Netherlands to stop social distancing but expand Covid entry passes from Sept. 25
3 years, 3 months ago

Netherlands to stop social distancing but expand Covid entry passes from Sept. 25

NL Times  

Physical distancing rules in the Netherlands that call for people to remain 1.5 meters away from each other will be cancelled as of September 25. From that same date, a coronavirus pass frequently generated by the CoronaCheck app will be mandatory for everyone aged 13 and older when visiting catering businesses and cultural venues, including cafés, concert halls and theaters, …

England will soon abandon almost all coronavirus restrictions. The Netherlands shows what could happen next
3 years, 5 months ago

England will soon abandon almost all coronavirus restrictions. The Netherlands shows what could happen next

ABC  

On Monday, England will do away with all of its legal coronavirus restrictions in what many people have dubbed "Freedom Day". There are dissenting voices though, with many experts and medical professionals voicing their concerns that removing all restrictions at once could lead to out of control infections and allow new coronavirus variations to emerge – with England's Chief Medical …

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: what changes from June 26
3 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: what changes from June 26

Dutch News  

From June 26 most of the coronavirus measures in the Netherlands are ending – and many clubs already opened at midnight for people with a negative test or who had been vaccinated. Bars, restaurants, cafes, cinemas, concert halls and everywhere with fixed seating can reopen with 1.5 metre distancing and without if they use ‘test for entry’ checks on all …

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 …

Keep social distancing, face masks can go: Outbreak Team's advice
3 years, 6 months ago

Keep social distancing, face masks can go: Outbreak Team's advice

NL Times  

The Outbreak Management Team advised the Dutch government to keep the social distancing measure against the coronavirus in place until at least mid-August. Mandatory face masks can be scrapped from June 26, except for on public transport and airports, the team said, sources close to the Cabinet told RTL Nieuws. The outbreak team chose mid-August for scrapping social distancing, because …

NL residents most excited to ditch face masks post-pandemic
3 years, 6 months ago

NL residents most excited to ditch face masks post-pandemic

NL Times  

85 percent of Netherlands residents are looking forward to a time with no more coronavirus restrictions. The measure they're most eager to ditch, is wearing face masks - two thirds are excited to get rid of the masks, I&O Research found in its monthly survey on the coronavirus measures, NOS reports. "There is a feeling of liberation among the population …

The Netherlands eases its coronavirus restrictions on June 5: an update
3 years, 6 months ago

The Netherlands eases its coronavirus restrictions on June 5: an update

Dutch News  

More Dutch rules for reducing social contacts and limiting the spread of coronavirus are being relaxed on Saturday June 5. This means restaurants, sports venues and theatres can admit more people than the regulation 50 if they only admit people who have a negative coronavirus test – as long as social distancing is observed. Casinos and other indoor amusements like …

The Netherlands eases its coronavirus restrictions on June 5: an update
3 years, 6 months ago

The Netherlands eases its coronavirus restrictions on June 5: an update

Dutch News  

More Dutch rules for reducing social contacts and limiting the spread of coronavirus are being relaxed on Saturday June 5. This means restaurants, sports venues and theatres can admit more people than the regulation 50 if they only admit people who have a negative coronavirus test – as long as social distancing is observed. Casinos and other indoor amusements like …

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: what you need to know (May 29)
3 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: what you need to know (May 29)

Dutch News  

Fewer people are testing postive for coronavirus and more people are being vaccinated so that means switching from a ‘shut unless’ to an ‘open unless’ strategy, prime minister Mark Rutte told reporters on Friday evening. Casinos and other indoor amusements like laser gaming may reopen, with a maximum number of visitors of one person per 10 square metres or up …

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: what you need to know (May 29)
3 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: what you need to know (May 29)

Dutch News  

Fewer people are testing postive for coronavirus and more people are being vaccinated so that means switching from a ‘shut unless’ to an ‘open unless’ strategy, prime minister Mark Rutte told reporters on Friday evening. Casinos and other indoor amusements like laser gaming may reopen, with a maximum number of visitors of one person per 10 square metres or up …

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: what changes today
3 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: what changes today

Dutch News  

The government is pressing ahead with relaxing some of the coronavirus rules from today, despite the continuing pressure on the healthcare system. A survey by hospitality industry magazine Misset Horeca found that 70% of cafe owners don’t think opening terraces for such a limited period in the day will be profitable, although most are planning to open. Shops and markets …

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: what you need to know (April 20)
3 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: what you need to know (April 20)

Dutch News  

Relaxing some of the coronavirus rules is a responsible approach, despite the current high rate of new infections, prime minister Mark Rutte said on Tuesday. Shops and markets The appointment system for non-essential shops will end on April 28 and shops will be allowed to admit customers on spec, providing they wear masks, practice social distancing and limit numbers. Bars …

First coronavirus rules relaxed: this is what you can do from today
3 years, 9 months ago

First coronavirus rules relaxed: this is what you can do from today

Dutch News  

Some of the most stringent coronavirus measures in the Netherlands are being relaxed from Wednesday. Shops Non food shops, which have been closed since mid December, can reopen and serve customers by appointment. The appointment must have been made at least four hours ahead of the visit, and no more than two customers will be allowed per floor. Each appointment …

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 in the Netherlands: what you need to know (December 14)
4 years ago

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: what you need to know (December 14)

Dutch News  

The government has imposed a lockdown in the Netherlands from Monday evening until January 19, involving the closure of schools, colleges and non-essential shops. Travel The government is urging people not to travel by public transport unless they are an essential worker and to avoid all foreign travel until mid March unless it too is essential. The test requirement does …

Mandatory face masks & the full list of coronavirus restrictions as of Dec. 1
4 years ago

Mandatory face masks & the full list of coronavirus restrictions as of Dec. 1

NL Times  

The Temporary Measures Act Covid-19 takes effect in the Netherlands today, to form a legal basis for the measures in place to try and curb the spread of the coronavirus in the country. In addition to making face masks mandatory in public spaces, the law also gives parliament more power to approve measures. From today, everyone in the Netherlands aged …

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: What you need to know November 18
4 years, 1 month ago

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: What you need to know November 18

Dutch News  

The tougher coronavirus measures imposed two weeks ago – such as the closure of museums and swimming pools – will be lifted again on Wednesday at midnight and are likely to be in operation until mid December. Daily life: You may have no more than three visitors to your home in a 24 hour period, excluding children under the age …

Anti-coronavirus demonstration in Amsterdam cut short because of corona measure violations
4 years, 1 month ago

Anti-coronavirus demonstration in Amsterdam cut short because of corona measure violations

NL Times  

The municipality of Amsterdam prematurely ended a demonstration against coronavirus restrictions on Museumplein on Saturday evening. The demonstration was organized by the Women for Freedom action group, who registered their intentions with the municipality of Amsterdam in advance. “conditions were set for the organization, which related to, among other things, compliance with the corona measures,” says a spokesperson. According to …

Freedom to spread? Why the Dutch are near the top of coronavirus infection charts
4 years, 2 months ago

Freedom to spread? Why the Dutch are near the top of coronavirus infection charts

Dutch News  

The Netherlands is heading for the top of the charts – but, in the words of last year’s catchy Eurovision Song Contest winner, the country seems to be playing a losing game. On Friday afternoon, prime minister Mark Rutte’s exasperation during a press conference, as he urged people to follow the country’s rules, was enough for journalists to point it …

Freedom to spread? Why the Dutch are near the top of coronavirus infection charts
4 years, 2 months ago

Freedom to spread? Why the Dutch are near the top of coronavirus infection charts

Dutch News  

The Netherlands is heading for the top of the charts – but, in the words of last year’s catchy Eurovision Song Contest winner, the country seems to be playing a losing game. On Friday afternoon, prime minister Mark Rutte’s exasperation during a press conference, as he urged people to follow the country’s rules, was enough for journalists to point it …

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