

The Dutch government is due to decide on an extension on March 31. March 27: Belgium and France extend lockdown measures to mid-April. Rutte gives in to pressure to close schools until April 6. 14, saying the government has to be alert for the new variant. March 15: The ‘intelligent lockdown’ in the Netherlands begins.

That being said, the Dutch Outbreak Management Team (OMT) will not be easing up on its advice anytime soon. Caretaker Prime Minister Mark Rutte also extended the countrys existing lockdown until Jan. Well, something seems to be working with these new measures as last week’s numbers had an optimistic vibe where the number of infections, hospitalisations, and deaths slightly decreased. Thinking of hosting a Christmas event at home? Think again, because (holiday or not) the advice to receive a maximum of four people at home also remains, according to the NOS.Īs for the rumours of extending Christmas break in schools to limit the spread of coronavirus, the outgoing cabinet is still in session regarding this point and will bless us with a decision during tomorrow’s press conference. Until at least the beginning of January, the Dutch will be unable to enjoy catering, non-essential shops, or working towards a weight-related new year’s resolution at gyms after 5 PM. Sometimes, our hands are tied when it comes to the news we must report - this is one of those times. Since coronavirus only comes out after 5 PM, new leaks from the Dutch cabinet reveal that they plan to extend the current measures - including the evening lockdown - until the beginning of next year.
