The cabinet has become more positive after the Catshuis Consultation, which means that it is expected that the first step of the opening plan will actually be possible by 28 April.
The opening plan stated that the curfew would be abolished, the shops and terraces could open and the visiting arrangement would be expanded from 1 person to 2 people.
‘Slightly more positive’
“After the Catshuis meeting, the voices have become slightly more positive about what is possible from April 28,” says political reporter Fons Lambie. “The current state of affairs, it is now expected that the curfew can be abolished. The other three measures can be relaxed, but under a number of conditions.”
“Consider, for example, a maximum number of visitors per store or a limitation of times for terraces. You can also receive two visitors at home, but only once a day. Such conditions and restrictions are now being worked out in the coming days.”
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Current state of affairs
“Please note: this is the current state of affairs, it is still subject to change, so it is not final yet,” says Lambie. Tomorrow there will be all kinds of consultations, including with the mayors of the Security Council. The final decision will take place on Tuesday and the outgoing Prime Minister Rutte and outgoing Minister of Health De Jonge will give another press conference, it is expected.
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Why?
Why relaxations are now possible? “People were still quite negative earlier this week, but from the Catshuis there are still cautious hopeful voices. The overall picture, how things are going with the corona virus, is slightly more positive and offers a little more space. It is not just about the number of ICs. admissions, the new hospital admissions, but also about the number of vaccinated people in our country. ”
It was previously announced that from April 26 the colleges and universities will reopen for at least one day a week of physical education.
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