Government to reassess use of Covid access passes in 5 weeks
3 years, 2 months ago

Government to reassess use of Covid access passes in 5 weeks

NL Times  

The Cabinet will examine the effectiveness of the coronavirus access pass five weeks' time. Then it will be decided whether the access passes will be scrapped or whether they'll be in use for longer, caretaker Health Minister Hugo de Jonge said before meeting with some Minsters about the coronavirus policy, NOS reports. Saturday was the first day that the coronavirus access pass was mandatory for access to the catering industry, the art and culture sector, and events. In the meantime, the Cabinet's experts will examine the effect of scrapping the social distancing measure in combination with the use of coronavirus access passes.

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No need for action now on coronavirus, says public health chief
2 years, 2 months ago

No need for action now on coronavirus, says public health chief

Dutch News  

The Netherlands does not yet need to take any new steps to prevent the spread of coronavirus and the increase in infections over the past two weeks is ‘relatively modest’, Jaap van Dissel, head of the public health institute RIVM told MPs on Wednesday. Van Dissel, who was addressing parliament’s healthcare committee, said most people who are currently infected have …

No need for action now on coronavirus, says public health chief
2 years, 2 months ago

No need for action now on coronavirus, says public health chief

Dutch News  

The Netherlands does not yet need to take any new steps to prevent the spread of coronavirus and the increase in infections over the past two weeks is ‘relatively modest’, Jaap van Dissel, head of the public health institute RIVM told MPs on Wednesday. Van Dissel, who was addressing parliament’s healthcare committee, said most people who are currently infected have …

Keep coronavirus pass as a last resort, employers say
2 years, 4 months ago

Keep coronavirus pass as a last resort, employers say

Dutch News  

New legislation covering coronavirus should include the option to bring back coronavirus entry passes, employers’ organisations have said in a reaction to the draft law, RTL Nieuws has reported. However, the coronavirus pass should be there as a ‘last resort’ to ensure companies can remain open if the virus flares up again, the VNO-NCW and small firms association MKB-Nederland say. …

Keep coronavirus pass as a last resort, employers say
2 years, 4 months ago

Keep coronavirus pass as a last resort, employers say

Dutch News  

New legislation covering coronavirus should include the option to bring back coronavirus entry passes, employers’ organisations have said in a reaction to the draft law, RTL Nieuws has reported. However, the coronavirus pass should be there as a ‘last resort’ to ensure companies can remain open if the virus flares up again, the VNO-NCW and small firms association MKB-Nederland say. …

Covid access pass will only return if it is effective at the time, Health Min says
2 years, 8 months ago

Covid access pass will only return if it is effective at the time, Health Min says

NL Times  

The coronavirus access pass will only return if it is an effective measure at the time, Minister Ernst Kuipers of Public Health said in response to demands from the ChristenUnie to remove the use of the access pass from the law. ChristenUnie parliamentarian Mirjam Bikker called keeping the coronavirus access pass in the "toolbox just in case" disproportionate at this …

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 law can't be extended much longer: Council of State
2 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus law can't be extended much longer: Council of State

NL Times  

The Netherlands is approaching the moment when the Cabinet can no longer extend the law that regulates the coronavirus measures, said the Council of State in new advice. The Temporary Covid-19 Measures Act is the legal basis for the coronavirus measures and must be extended every three months. The Council of State understands the most recent extension but also asks …

Immunocompromised and disabled people ‘abandoned’ by end of Covid restrictions
2 years, 10 months ago

Immunocompromised and disabled people ‘abandoned’ by end of Covid restrictions

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Government is lifting restrictions without a plan to protect immunocompromised people, for who …

Most sectors welcome relaxation of corona rules but say more is needed: AD
2 years, 10 months ago

Most sectors welcome relaxation of corona rules but say more is needed: AD

Dutch News  

Most sectors have welcomed the government’s announcement that most coronavirus measures will be lifted by February 25,. Frank Oostdam, director of travel trade organisation ANVR, said operators were pleased that people will be able to travel to destinations outside the EU again ‘at last’, told the AD. Events and culture Events organisers said they were glad events can take place …

Most sectors welcome relaxation of corona rules but say more is needed: AD
2 years, 10 months ago

Most sectors welcome relaxation of corona rules but say more is needed: AD

Dutch News  

Most sectors have welcomed the government’s announcement that most coronavirus measures will be lifted by February 25,. Frank Oostdam, director of travel trade organisation ANVR, said operators were pleased that people will be able to travel to destinations outside the EU again ‘at last’, told the AD. Events and culture Events organisers said they were glad events can take place …

As COVID curbs are lifted, experts call for clear messaging
2 years, 10 months ago

As COVID curbs are lifted, experts call for clear messaging

Al Jazeera  

The Netherlands, Germany, South Africa and the United Kingdom are among several countries which have announced plans to lift the majority of COVID restrictions, despite the continuing spread of the highly contagious Omicron coronavirus variant. The raft of announcements, including plans to scrap COVID self-isolation for those who test positive in England and an end to social distancing rules in …

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 …

Sources: Netherlands could abolish most Covid rules at the beginning of March
2 years, 10 months ago

Sources: Netherlands could abolish most Covid rules at the beginning of March

NL Times  

The Cabinet hopes to be able to abolish most of the remaining corona measures by the beginning of March, including the use of face masks and the 1.5 meter social distancing rule, sources said. From February 25, nightlife locations, festivals and events without fixed seating may already be open to people who test negative for the coronavirus infection. These businesses …

Over 500,000 sign petition calling for coronavirus pass system to go
2 years, 10 months ago

Over 500,000 sign petition calling for coronavirus pass system to go

Dutch News  

Some 550,000 people have so far signed a petition calling on the Dutch government to scrap the coronavirus pass system in ‘all its forms’. It claims the coronavirus pass system causes more damage than it prevents and imposes limits on constitutional rights. Researchers at Delft University recently published research showing that the coronavirus pass has a limited impact on reducing …

Over 500,000 sign petition calling for coronavirus pass system to go
2 years, 10 months ago

Over 500,000 sign petition calling for coronavirus pass system to go

Dutch News  

Some 550,000 people have so far signed a petition calling on the Dutch government to scrap the coronavirus pass system in ‘all its forms’. It claims the coronavirus pass system causes more damage than it prevents and imposes limits on constitutional rights. Researchers at Delft University recently published research showing that the coronavirus pass has a limited impact on reducing …

Covid access pass having very little effect on pandemic, experts say
2 years, 10 months ago

Covid access pass having very little effect on pandemic, experts say

NL Times  

The effect of the 3G coronavirus access pass policy on the pandemic is currently so limited that it may as well be abolished, three experts said to NU.nl. The Netherlands works on the 3G policy, which allows access to things like restaurants to people who have been vaccinated against, recovered from, or tested negative for Covid-19. A recent study by …

More than half a million vaccine access passes will expire this week
2 years, 10 months ago

More than half a million vaccine access passes will expire this week

Dutch News  

More than half a million people who have had two coronavirus vaccines will still have to take a test to go into bars, restaurants and cinemas when new rules come into force on Friday. Coronavirus access passes will no longer be available for people who had their second dose more than nine months ago, while certificates proving recovery from a …

Cabinet discussing Covid testing everyone, vaccinated or not, to enter nightclubs
2 years, 10 months ago

Cabinet discussing Covid testing everyone, vaccinated or not, to enter nightclubs

NL Times  

The Cabinet will talk with the nightlife industry to see whether they could be opened with the 1G coronavirus access policy, Minister Ernst Kuipers of Public Health promised during a parliamentary debate on the coronavirus. PvdA MP Attje Kuiken asked whether the sector might reopen if all visitors, vaccinated or not, are tested for Covid-19 before entering. Earlier in the …

Health Min: Covid access passes necessary with society reopening
2 years, 11 months ago

Health Min: Covid access passes necessary with society reopening

NL Times  

The coronavirus access pass system must remain in place for the time being, and cannot simply be cast aside, said Health Minister Ernst Kuipers on Tuesday. For the time being, the relaxation of coronavirus restrictions which take effect on Wednesday can only continue with at least the 3G coronavirus access pass, often in combination with 1.5 meters, Kuipers said. The …

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 …

Explained: Will flight restrictions help as new COVID-19 variant 'Omicron' emerges?
3 years ago

Explained: Will flight restrictions help as new COVID-19 variant 'Omicron' emerges?

Firstpost  

Some say at best the restrictions can buy time for new public health measures to be put in place. But the World Health Organization has called it a “variant of concern” and governments around the world are not waiting for scientists to better understand the variant to impose flight bans and other travel restrictions. “Travel restrictions can delay but not …

Covid measures: Cabinet leaning towards 5 p.m. closing times but no decision yet
3 years, 1 month ago

Covid measures: Cabinet leaning towards 5 p.m. closing times but no decision yet

NL Times  

The Cabinet has an idea of ​​the direction it wants to take to address the weeks of record-breaking coronavirus infections. This called for hospitality businesses, non-essential shops, and cultural institutions to close every day between the hours of 5 p.m. and 5 a.m. During those consultations, caretaker Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Health Minister Hugo de Jonge voiced the strongest …

Social distancing mandatory in NL from today
3 years, 1 month ago

Social distancing mandatory in NL from today

NL Times  

It is again mandatory to keep 1.5 meters away from other people. To prevent even more strict measures from being taken next week, caretaker Prime Minister Mark Rutte again called on everyone on Monday to better comply with the basic measures such as staying at home and getting tested if you have symptoms, ventilating areas well, and washing hands regularly. …

Vaccinated people who get infected with Covid must not get an access pass: Politicians
3 years, 1 month ago

Vaccinated people who get infected with Covid must not get an access pass: Politicians

NL Times  

Parliament wants vaccinated people who get infected with the coronavirus to lose their coronavirus access pass for the duration of the period that they have to isolate. The coronavirus access pass, usually displayed as a QR code on the CoronaCheck app, shows that someone is vaccinated, recently recovered from a coronavirus infection, or tested negative for Covid-19. Currently, people who …

New wave of coronavirus infections next autumn seems unavoidable, experts say
3 years, 1 month ago

New wave of coronavirus infections next autumn seems unavoidable, experts say

NL Times  

Medical experts told NOS that a spike in coronavirus infections next fall is likely despite an increasing number of people fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Extra measures, such as face masks, to stop the spread of the coronavirus will continue to be part of daily life, the experts said. Yet, the experts said that additional measures to prevent the spread of …

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: what you need to know (November 12)
3 years, 1 month ago

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: what you need to know (November 12)

Dutch News  

The cabinet has agreed a package of measures which will run for an initial three weeks in an effort to cut the surge in coronavirus numbers. Early closing Non-essential shops, such as clothes shops, and casinos must close at 6pm Hairdressers, nail stylists and sex workers must shut up shop at 6pm Cafes and restaurants must close at 8pm. Supermarkets …

Netherlands will start 2G coronavirus pass system after 3-week lockdown: Report
3 years, 1 month ago

Netherlands will start 2G coronavirus pass system after 3-week lockdown: Report

NL Times  

The Dutch Cabinet wants to restrict the coronavirus access pass system to only those who are vaccinated against Covid-19, or who were diagnosed with the coronavirus infection and recovered from it. The Cabinet will begin preparing the system to launch after the Netherlands concludes three week of lockdown-like measures set to be announced Friday night, according to broadcaster NOS. The …

Covid pass rules to be expanded further in Friday announcement: Report
3 years, 1 month ago

Covid pass rules to be expanded further in Friday announcement: Report

NL Times  

The Cabinet will expand the use of coronavirus access passes to zoos and amusement parks, but not yet to the workplace or higher education, sources told De Telegraaf about a planned press conference on Friday. Tighter restrictions were implemented on Saturday, reintroducing the obligation to wear a face mask in indoor public places and expanding the use of coronavirus access …

Health Minister won't rule out new coronavirus lockdown
3 years, 1 month ago

Health Minister won't rule out new coronavirus lockdown

NL Times  

Minister Hugo de Jonge of Public Health cannot rule out that lockdown-like measures will be necessary for the coming weeks, he said to BNR in response to the high number of coronavirus infections this weekend. We do this by keeping our distance, wearing a face mask, getting tested in case of complaints, and not going out if you have complaints," …

First day of new Covid measures was successful, Security Council leader says
3 years, 1 month ago

First day of new Covid measures was successful, Security Council leader says

NL Times  

"I am not under the impression that we have to be dissatisfied with the first day," chair of the Security Council and Nijmegen mayor Hubert Bruls on Saturday evening in Nieuwsuur about the first day of stricter coronavirus measures. When asked whether the government will announce stricter measures next Friday, Bruls said that this "is in the hands of all …

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 …

Compliance with coronavirus measures will determine further restrictions: RIVM
3 years, 1 month ago

Compliance with coronavirus measures will determine further restrictions: RIVM

NL Times  

How well people follow the current coronavirus measures will determine if the Outbreak Management Team suggests stricter rules to the Cabinet on Wednesday, RIVM chief modeler Jacco Wallinga and leader of the OMT Jaap van Dissel stated in an interview with NOS. "You have to see if people stick to the rules that are intended to reduce contact," Van Dissel …

Mandatory Covid testing could replace access pass in higher education: Outbreak team
3 years, 1 month ago

Mandatory Covid testing could replace access pass in higher education: Outbreak team

NL Times  

If students must get tested twice a week, this can be an alternative to the coronavirus access pass in MBO, higher- and university education. The Cabinet is already preparing the introduction of the coronavirus access pass in higher education, should stricter coronavirus measures prove necessary. During the coronavirus press conference, caretaker Prime Minister and caretaker Healthcare Minister Hugo de Jonge …

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 …

Health Minister says new coronavirus measures will always be painful
3 years, 1 month ago

Health Minister says new coronavirus measures will always be painful

NL Times  

It is inevitable that the coronavirus measures the Cabinet will announce Tuesday night will include new restrictions, and that they will be painful. "Otherwise they will not work," said caretaker Health Minister Hugo de Jonge. New measures are inevitable "because we see that the hospital figures are rising," the health minister said. De Jonge said he wants to enact measures …

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 …

ICU expert calls for reinstatement of basic Covid measures
3 years, 1 month ago

ICU expert calls for reinstatement of basic Covid measures

NL Times  

The Cabinet should reimplement the basic measures against the spread of the coronavirus in the press conference scheduled for Tuesday, Diederik Gommers, intensive care doctor and head of the ICU association NVIC, said in the BNR podcast Ask Gommers. According to Gommers, the coronavirus is currently spreading like wildfire because the basic measures no longer apply. The basic measures will …

Gov't not considering separate measures for unvaccinated: report
3 years, 1 month ago

Gov't not considering separate measures for unvaccinated: report

NL Times  

The Cabinet is currently not looking at different measures for unvaccinated people to reduce the number of coronavirus infections. The Outbreak Management Team advised the government to re-stress the advice to work from home, avoid crowds, and keep your distance where possible, a source within the OMT told AD. The Cabinet is also considering implementing coronavirus access passes in more …

Hospitals call for new pandemic measures as coronavirus admissions rise
3 years, 1 month ago

Hospitals call for new pandemic measures as coronavirus admissions rise

Dutch News  

Hospital bosses have called on the government to step up measures against coronavirus following a surge in patient admissions in recent weeks. Van Harten said possible measures included reimposing the face mask mandate, stricter QR checks to ensure people gathering indoors have been vaccinated or tested negative, or rolling out third vaccine doses faster. The Isala hospital in Zwolle, where …

Hospitals call for new pandemic measures as coronavirus admissions rise
3 years, 1 month ago

Hospitals call for new pandemic measures as coronavirus admissions rise

Dutch News  

Hospital bosses have called on the government to step up measures against coronavirus following a surge in patient admissions in recent weeks. Van Harten said possible measures included reimposing the face mask mandate, stricter QR checks to ensure people gathering indoors have been vaccinated or tested negative, or rolling out third vaccine doses faster. The Isala hospital in Zwolle, where …

Dutch government considering new coronavirus restrictions
3 years, 2 months ago

Dutch government considering new coronavirus restrictions

NL Times  

The Cabinet is considering a new slate of coronavirus measures to slow down the rapid increase of new infections in the Netherlands. Health Minister Hugo de Jonge made the announcement after meeting with other members of the Cabinet on Monday afternoon, but he did not reveal what new restrictions might entail. He also said vaccinated people are increasingly opposed to …

Hospital directors urge for more rigourous coronavirus measures
3 years, 2 months ago

Hospital directors urge for more rigourous coronavirus measures

NL Times  

Hospital directors pushed for additional coronavirus measures in the Trouw to prevent hospitals from becoming overcrowded with Covid-19 patients. Hospital directors feared that without further restrictions, the number of Covid-19 patients will increase rapidly. Professor of social psychology Arie Dijkstra said in the NOS Radio 1 Journaal that the Cabinet needs to consider that approval of new measures may be …

Covid rules should stay in place because of uncertainty about spread: OMT
3 years, 2 months ago

Covid rules should stay in place because of uncertainty about spread: OMT

Dutch News  

New estimates about the spread of coronavirus in the autumn and winter are more unfavourable than thought earlier, government health advisors have said in their latest assessment of the pandemic. After social distancing was scrapped on September 25, the number of infections had risen within two weeks, and this makes it inadvisable to relax the rules even more, the OMT …

Covid rules should stay in place because of uncertainty about spread: OMT
3 years, 2 months ago

Covid rules should stay in place because of uncertainty about spread: OMT

Dutch News  

New estimates about the spread of coronavirus in the autumn and winter are more unfavourable than thought earlier, government health advisors have said in their latest assessment of the pandemic. After social distancing was scrapped on September 25, the number of infections had risen within two weeks, and this makes it inadvisable to relax the rules even more, the OMT …

Economic restrictions will go before Covid access pass, Health Min. says
3 years, 2 months ago

Economic restrictions will go before Covid access pass, Health Min. says

NL Times  

Coronavirus measures that are "economically hindering" will be released earlier than the coronavirus access pass, said Health Minister Hugo de Jonge. The digital proof that allows people to access a restaurant or museum will last longer than other rules, such as the 75 percent maximum capacity limit for specific events and the midnight closing time for the catering sector. The …

Coronavirus pass will be with us after November 1, sources tell Telegraaf
3 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus pass will be with us after November 1, sources tell Telegraaf

Dutch News  

Hopes that the coronavirus pass system maybe either overhauled or abandoned in early November are likely to be dashed, cabinet sources have told the Telegraaf. The government pledged to review the situation at the end of October, over a month since the pass was made compulsory for cafes, bars and indoor entertainment. And if the infection rate improves, the midnight …

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