Two cities centralized Covid QR checks, giving out wristbands to cafe visitors
3 years, 2 months ago

Two cities centralized Covid QR checks, giving out wristbands to cafe visitors

NL Times  

The fact that people had to show a coronavirus admission ticket in more places from last weekend took some getting used to, but politicians said that it went very well in most places.The Cabinet is curious about a system set up last weekend in Breda. The Noord-Brabant city set up a number of access points where people could have their QR code’s scanned, after which they were given a wristband they could use to enter bars in a designated area. He said a "meaningful step" was taken over the weekend, because the 1.5 meter social distancing rule was also abandoned with the introduction of the coronavirus access pass system. The consequence of this was limited because the attack did not last long, about two hours in total starting at 8 p.m. on Saturday, De Jonge said.

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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)

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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 …

Three arrested for coronavirus code fraud, illegal sharing is widespread
3 years, 1 month ago

Three arrested for coronavirus code fraud, illegal sharing is widespread

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Three women have been arrested in connection with the trade in fraudulent QR codes for coronavirus passes following a tip-off, Amsterdam police have said. Hitler Last month, the Dutch health ministry launched an investigation into how cyber criminals managed to create a valid CoronaCheck app code in the name of Adolf Hitler. RTL Nieuws reported that the fake code returned …

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

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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 …

Third of restaurant guests not checked for Covid access pass
3 years, 2 months ago

Third of restaurant guests not checked for Covid access pass

NL Times  

Over a third of visitors to the catering industry, cinemas, concerts, and other venues were not checked for their coronavirus access pass, I&O Research found in a survey of some 2,300 Netherlands residents for broadcaster NOS. 82 percent of those who went to a cinema, theater, concert hall, business event, or stadium had their access pass checked. Netherlands residents are …

Wristbands instead of QR codes prove to be a success
3 years, 2 months ago

Wristbands instead of QR codes prove to be a success

NL Times  

The nightlife crowd in a number of cities made extensive use of wristbands instead of QR codes to get access to cafés and restaurants, catering entrepreneurs in Breda and Zwolle and the organization Leidens Ontzet said. “Many wristbands were picked, so we are under the impression that they are being used a lot.” They were also in high demand in …

MPs back corona pass plan, but say no to checks at pavement cafes
3 years, 3 months ago

MPs back corona pass plan, but say no to checks at pavement cafes

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MPs have voted narrowly in favour of the government’s plans to scrap social distancing and make use of the coronavirus check app more widespread, but say the pass system should not operate on cafes’ outside spaces. The government plans to drop social distancing from September 25 and replace it with the CoronaCheck QR code app, which shows a green tick …

Covid-19 update: wardens hand out fines in Amsterdam, fewer cases this weekend
4 years, 4 months ago

Covid-19 update: wardens hand out fines in Amsterdam, fewer cases this weekend

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Street wardens in Amsterdam this weekend handed out 148 fines and hundreds of warnings to people who were not wearing face masks in the five areas where they are required. ‘We hope that the fines remain the exception and that people take heed of the warnings,’ a city council spokesman told the Parool on Sunday evening. Masks made compulsory in …

Mayor: Amsterdam cafes more strictly monitored for Covid violations; Bijenkorf closes over infections
4 years, 4 months ago

Mayor: Amsterdam cafes more strictly monitored for Covid violations; Bijenkorf closes over infections

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The City of Amsterdam will more strictly monitor bars, cafes, and restaurants for their adherence to rules meant to slow the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 novel coronavirus. The city also released a statement saying the regional security office was considering several restrictions on bars and restaurants, including mandatory early closing times. Cutting down on tourism from abroad, and day trips …

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