Mayors, health board unhappy at plans for permanent coronavirus laws
2 years, 4 months ago

Mayors, health board unhappy at plans for permanent coronavirus laws

Dutch News  

Mayors, local health boards and legal experts are highly criticial of the government’s plan to enshrine temporary legislation to manage coronavirus into permanent law, Trouw reported on Monday. The new legislation, which is being incorporated into public health law, will give national government the power to limit constitutional rights should there be a surge in new cases. The legislation is ‘full of sloppiness and sent out for consultation just before the summer break,’ Joost Keemink-Haane, who chairs the Dutch mayors association, told Trouw. ‘We think if you are going to do this, then do it well.’ Health service experts have also complained the legislation is not clear about the rules for quarantine and self isolation.

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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 …

Government urged not to fall behind with pandemic response
2 years, 3 months ago

Government urged not to fall behind with pandemic response

Dutch News  

Government advisers have urged ministers to step up preparations for a potential resurgence of coronavirus in the autumn. A joint report by 14 organisations, led by the Scientific Council for Government Policy, criticised ministers for putting off decisions on controversial measures such as compulsory vaccination and access passes for venues. The temporary law expired in June when the Senate voted …

Government urged not to fall behind with pandemic response
2 years, 3 months ago

Government urged not to fall behind with pandemic response

Dutch News  

Government advisers have urged ministers to step up preparations for a potential resurgence of coronavirus in the autumn. A joint report by 14 organisations, led by the Scientific Council for Government Policy, criticised ministers for putting off decisions on controversial measures such as compulsory vaccination and access passes for venues. The temporary law expired in June when the Senate voted …

Mayors, health board unhappy at plans for permanent coronavirus laws
2 years, 4 months ago

Mayors, health board unhappy at plans for permanent coronavirus laws

Dutch News  

Mayors, local health boards and legal experts are highly criticial of the government’s plan to enshrine temporary legislation to manage coronavirus into permanent law, Trouw reported on Monday. The new legislation, which is being incorporated into public health law, will give national government the power to limit constitutional rights should there be a surge in new cases. The legislation is …

Widespread criticism on new permanent coronavirus law
2 years, 4 months ago

Widespread criticism on new permanent coronavirus law

NL Times  

Mayors, municipalities, and the GGD health services, among others, are all very critical of the new, permanent coronavirus law the government wants to implement after the summer, Trouw reports. The new law gives the government additional powers to limit citizens’ fundamental rights in another health crisis. Minister Ernst Kuipers of Public Health told the newspaper that the permanent law must …

Senate to block extending coronavirus law, legislation expires June 1
2 years, 7 months ago

Senate to block extending coronavirus law, legislation expires June 1

Dutch News  

As expected, the upper house of parliament, or senate, is still opposed to the government’s plan to extend the temporary coronavirus legislation and will vote against it on Tuesday evening, broadcaster NOS has reported. The legislation requires extending every three months and is now due to expire on June 1. Senators also say that the government should have begun reforming …

Senate to block extending coronavirus law, legislation expires June 1
2 years, 7 months ago

Senate to block extending coronavirus law, legislation expires June 1

Dutch News  

As expected, the upper house of parliament, or senate, is still opposed to the government’s plan to extend the temporary coronavirus legislation and will vote against it on Tuesday evening, broadcaster NOS has reported. The legislation requires extending every three months and is now due to expire on June 1. Senators also say that the government should have begun reforming …

Senate to reject extension of temporary Covid measures law
2 years, 7 months ago

Senate to reject extension of temporary Covid measures law

NL Times  

The Dutch Senate is going to vote against a new extension of the temporary coronavirus law. Forty of the 75 senators have already announced their intention to vote against the fifth extension of the temporary law measure during the Tuesday afternoon debate on the subject. The number of verified coronavirus infections have been especially low in the Netherlands since the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Dutch Covid policy must change, mayors say in call for help
2 years, 11 months ago

Dutch Covid policy must change, mayors say in call for help

NL Times  

The mayors of about 30 cities asked the Cabinet to fundamentally revise the coronavirus policy in a cry for help. It puts too much pressure on citizens and local governments, mayors Femke Halsema and Paul Depla wrote in an opinion piece in the Volkskrant, partly on behalf of their colleagues. With so many citizens on the verge of drowning, the …

Government is working on long term plan for living with coronavirus: Telegraaf
3 years ago

Government is working on long term plan for living with coronavirus: Telegraaf

Dutch News  

The cabinet and a group of 150 people from the cultural, sports, hospitality and other sectors are working to devise a long term plan for living with coronavirus, the Telegraaf said on Thursday. That means, the paper said, family reunions in the summer, low key theatre shows in winter and education at home during lockdowns. This week 150 people from …

Government is working on long term plan for living with coronavirus: Telegraaf
3 years ago

Government is working on long term plan for living with coronavirus: Telegraaf

Dutch News  

The cabinet and a group of 150 people from the cultural, sports, hospitality and other sectors are working to devise a long term plan for living with coronavirus, the Telegraaf said on Thursday. That means, the paper said, family reunions in the summer, low key theatre shows in winter and education at home during lockdowns. This week 150 people from …

Security Council chair backs call for better long-term Covid planning
3 years ago

Security Council chair backs call for better long-term Covid planning

NL Times  

The Dutch government must craft and implement a long-term strategy to deal with the coronavirus that assumes the virus will be endemic to society, said Hubert Bruls. "The new Cabinet must run from the podium immediately after the photo shoot, to first tackle the long-term strategy with the ministers most responsible," Bruls said in the interview. Because of that, he …

Cabinet must better explain Covid measures: Council of State
3 years, 4 months ago

Cabinet must better explain Covid measures: Council of State

NL Times  

The cabinet must better explain on the basis of which criteria coroanvirus measures will be extended or relaxed in the coming period. In the first two situations, the Twm is still necessary, according to the cabinet, but the Council of State notes that it is difficult to predict when the virus will be "permanently under control". It could be that …

No new coronavirus measures expected tomorrow: Reports
4 years, 1 month ago

No new coronavirus measures expected tomorrow: Reports

NL Times  

No new social restrictions were expected to be announced by Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Health Minister Hugo de Jonge at a press briefing scheduled for Tuesday. Rutte and De Jonge will provide a brief update about the situation, without introducing new measures, and without loosening or tightening existing rules, anonymous sources told NOS, RTL Nieuws and Nu.nl. The number …

Watered down coronavirus bill still lacks democratic safeguards, say experts
4 years, 5 months ago

Watered down coronavirus bill still lacks democratic safeguards, say experts

Dutch News  

The government has submitted a watered-down coronavirus bill following criticism that the original version put too much power in the hands of health minister Hugo de Jonge. Privacy experts described the cabinet’s first draft as too draconian, giving police wide-ranging powers to enforce the coronavirus rules in private spaces including people’s homes. 1.5 metre rule The ‘basic rule’ of keeping …

Watered down coronavirus bill still lacks democratic safeguards, say experts
4 years, 5 months ago

Watered down coronavirus bill still lacks democratic safeguards, say experts

Dutch News  

The government has submitted a watered-down coronavirus bill following criticism that the original version put too much power in the hands of health minister Hugo de Jonge. Privacy experts described the cabinet’s first draft as too draconian, giving police wide-ranging powers to enforce the coronavirus rules in private spaces including people’s homes. 1.5 metre rule The ‘basic rule’ of keeping …

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