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 the OMT’s advice but that minister are also considering allowing theatres and sports events to close their doors at 10pm. Protests Both the hospitality industry and the cultural sector staged protests about being closed last week, and a number of local mayors have called on the government to ‘fundamentally rethink’ its coronavirus strategy. In parliament on Thursday, prime minister Mark Rutte said the government ‘is hoping for a relaxation in the rules but can’t give any guarantees’ until it has data on the effects of opening shops, contact professions and gyms on Saturday 15 January.

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Cabinet will boost cafe closing to 1am if infections allow, says minister
2 years, 10 months ago

Cabinet will boost cafe closing to 1am if infections allow, says minister

Dutch News  

The cabinet plans to allow cafes and bars to open up to 1am from next Friday, and to increase the number of people in theatres and sports stadiums, health minister Ernst Kuipers has told MPs in a briefing. Locations with more than 500 people will still have to have seating but guests will no longer have to keep their distance …

Cabinet will boost cafe closing to 1am if infections allow, says minister
2 years, 10 months ago

Cabinet will boost cafe closing to 1am if infections allow, says minister

Dutch News  

The cabinet plans to allow cafes and bars to open up to 1am from next Friday, and to increase the number of people in theatres and sports stadiums, health minister Ernst Kuipers has told MPs in a briefing. Locations with more than 500 people will still have to have seating but guests will no longer have to keep their distance …

Bars, restaurants could stay open until 1 a.m. in Cabinet proposal; Full stadiums, theaters: Report
2 years, 10 months ago

Bars, restaurants could stay open until 1 a.m. in Cabinet proposal; Full stadiums, theaters: Report

NL Times  

The Cabinet is considering a proposal to allow all hospitality businesses to remain open until 1 a.m. starting on February 18. Locations which require a coronavirus access pass for entry, such as cinemas, theaters, and stadiums could potentially let in the maximum number of people normally allowed to attend events. He is also implanting a new way of working by …

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 …

Bars, cafes and theatres set to get green light to open until 10pm
2 years, 11 months ago

Bars, cafes and theatres set to get green light to open until 10pm

Dutch News  

The cabinet is poised to overrule its team of health advisory experts and sanction bar, café and cinema opening up to 10pm, sources in The Hague have told the AD and news agency ANP. Ministers will take a final decision on Tuesday, ahead of a 7pm press conference with prime minister Mark Rutte and health minister Ernst Kuipers. Protests Both …

Bars, cafes and theatres set to get green light to open until 10pm
2 years, 11 months ago

Bars, cafes and theatres set to get green light to open until 10pm

Dutch News  

The cabinet is poised to overrule its team of health advisory experts and sanction bar, café and cinema opening up to 10pm, sources in The Hague have told the AD and news agency ANP. Ministers will take a final decision on Tuesday, ahead of a 7pm press conference with prime minister Mark Rutte and health minister Ernst Kuipers. Protests Both …

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 …

Cabinet could relax Covid restrictions in sports, hospitality & culture
2 years, 11 months ago

Cabinet could relax Covid restrictions in sports, hospitality & culture

NL Times  

The Cabinet is considering how it can loosen up coronavirus lockdown restrictions further to allow spectators to attend professional or amateur sports competitions, Prime Minister Mark Rutte told the Tweede Kamer on Thursday. He also expressed optimism that the events sector could soon reopen, and reiterated that the Cabinet also intends to use any space to relax restrictions to allow …

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 …

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 …

Restaurants, shops, barbers & zoos should close at 5 p.m.: Outbreak Team
3 years, 1 month ago

Restaurants, shops, barbers & zoos should close at 5 p.m.: Outbreak Team

NL Times  

All hospitality businesses, including bars, cafes and restaurants, should be ordered to close every day at 5 p.m. to help cut down on the number of new coronavirus infections, the Outbreak Management Team told Cabinet members. Essential stores, including supermarkets, drug stores, pet supply shops, and laundry facilities, would still be allowed to close no later than 8 p.m. All …

Cafés, supermarkets, shops prepare to close early as new coronavirus measures begin
3 years, 1 month ago

Cafés, supermarkets, shops prepare to close early as new coronavirus measures begin

NL Times  

Essential stores and supermarkets have to close at 8 p.m. for at least the next three weeks starting on Saturday. Chair of the Royal Hospitality Union Netherlands, Robèr Willemsen, said before the press conference on Friday, there was "a lot of anger and sadness" among entrepreneurs. Willemsen said he was relieved that the Cabinet adjusted the closing hours for the …

Cabinet overruled outbreak advisors with more lenient Covid restrictions
3 years, 5 months ago

Cabinet overruled outbreak advisors with more lenient Covid restrictions

NL Times  

On Friday evening, the Cabinet announced that coronavirus restrictions would be tightened again due to the sharp increase in the number of infections. During the press conference, Prime Minister Mark Rutte advised people to “Keep parties small and manageable and keep 1.5 meters away.” The OMT said that an increase in the number of infections can mainly be seen in …

Museums may reopen on June 5, as new infections decline: NOS
3 years, 6 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 …

No guarantees about opening cafes on April 28, Rutte tells MPs
3 years, 8 months ago

No guarantees about opening cafes on April 28, Rutte tells MPs

Dutch News  

It is extremely unsure if the curfew will be lifted and pavement cafes reopened in two weeks time, even though April 28 is the new target date, prime minister Mark Rutte said during Wednesday’s debate on the government’s coronavirus measures. ‘It may take longer.’ Rutte said at Tuesday’s press conference that the government had drawn up a five stage plan …

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 …

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 …

'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 …

Ministers meet to discuss shop closures, Rutte to speak to the nation
4 years ago

Ministers meet to discuss shop closures, Rutte to speak to the nation

Dutch News  

Government ministers are holding an emergency cabinet meeting on Monday morning to discuss the introduction of tougher measures to stem the spread of coronavirus following the continuing rise in positive test results. On Sunday the number of new cases reached nearly 10,000, prompting ministers responsible for the pandemic to meet health experts on Sunday afternoon. Prime minister Mark Rutte was …

Breakaway cafes and bars say they will defy closure rules and reopen on January 17
4 years ago

Breakaway cafes and bars say they will defy closure rules and reopen on January 17

Dutch News  

Bars, cafes and restaurants in 50 towns and cities nationwide are planning to open their doors again on January 17, with or without government permission. The Breda chapter of hospitality industry body Koninklijke Horeca Nederland on Wednesday published a press release claiming thousands of bars and cafes will reopen, although the national body KHN has not officially responded. ‘We are …

Rutte confirms some coronavirus rules to be relaxed; Press conference on Tuesday
4 years, 1 month ago

Rutte confirms some coronavirus rules to be relaxed; Press conference on Tuesday

NL Times  

Public indoor buildings like movie theaters, museums, sex clubs and swimming pools will be allowed to reopen their doors beginning on Wednesday, Prime Minister Mark Rutte said. Rutte stated the stricter rules from Nov. 4 were intended to last for two weeks only, and that despite three days of rising coronavirus infections hospital admissions have decreased. Another prime time, nationally …

Limited opening for libraries, community centres despite coronavirus lockdown
4 years, 1 month ago

Limited opening for libraries, community centres despite coronavirus lockdown

Dutch News  

The cabinet has made two concessions to MPs following Wednesday’s debate on the latest coronavirus plans: libraries and community centres can open for specific functions and funerals can be bigger – if the local mayor agrees. MPs voted in favour of a motion calling for libraries and community centres to remain open because of the vital role they fulfill for …

Gyms to reopen 'in a couple of weeks', says Boris Johnson in lockdown update
4 years, 5 months ago

Gyms to reopen 'in a couple of weeks', says Boris Johnson in lockdown update

The Independent  

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