In hard mode lockdown enters the Netherlands from 5 on Sunday morning, after the rapid increase in cases. The lockdown was announced by Prime Minister Mark Rutte, and will last at least until January 14.
According to Dutch media, the cabinet took this decision by adopting the recommendation of the competent committee of scientists, to prevent a new outbreak of cases that will create the Omicron mutation. The recommendation concerns the closure of all sectors, except for the necessary stores, such as supermarkets and pharmacies. There will also be an impact on all hospitality businesses, non-essential shops, museums, amusement parks, cinemas, theaters, gyms and close non-medical contacts, RTL reported.
High schools and academic institutions will be “locked in”, while the primary schools have already been closed since December 17, without being expected to reopen until Monday, January 17.
At the same time, restrictions will be placed on outdoor gatherings for up to two people from different households. At the same time, there will be a recommendation for residents not to receive visits from people belonging to more than two households per day. There will be an exception for December 25 and 26 (on Christmas day and the next day where up to four guests will be allowed in each house. There will be no exception for the New Year and the eve.
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