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In recent weeks, there has been a significant daily growth of positive corona tests.
Today there was another day record: 7393 people tested positive for SARS-Cov-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. In the past week, nearly 44,000 people tested positive for SARS-Cov-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. That is 16,500 more than a week earlier and more than twice as many as two weeks ago.
The cabinet has therefore decided today that stricter measures are needed to ensure that the number of infections decreases. Action is taken in those places where the risk of transmission of the virus is greatest. By limiting the number of contact moments and travel movements, supporting people in complying with the ground rules and stricter enforcement.
The government is aware that the tightening of the measures has an impact on society and the economy, but says that this step is necessary to get and keep the virus under control. Stay with that the basic measures in full force:
- Always keep a distance of 1.5 meters.
- Do not go to places where it is busy.
- Sneeze and cough into your elbow.
- Wash your hands often with soap.
- Wear a face mask where necessary.
- Do you have a cold? Then stay at home!
- Do you have a fever or are you short of breath? Then all housemates must stay at home.
- Work from home as much as possible.
The cabinet wants to intervene as effectively as possible. But the higher the number of infections, the less detailed the measures. The insight into and the predictability of the spread of the virus is enhanced by the testing policy, the crownedhboard with added a roadmap with 4 risk levels whereby it is clear to everyone which measures are needed at what time, de app CoronaMelder as support in source and contact research and tightened legislation and enforcement. The government wants to increase the insight and predictability of the spread of the virus in order to be able to make quick and targeted adjustments and to prevent the spread of the virus where the virus flares up.
Sequel
The national measures apply from Wednesday 14 October at 10:00 PM. In the weeks to 27 October, the cabinet will assess what is needed for the period thereafter. There must be sufficient evidence to reduce the number of infections and the pressure on regular care before it can be said with certainty that the measures are effective and can therefore be reconsidered.
The measurements
New rules for groups
- Receive a maximum of 3 guests per day at home. Children up to and including 12 years are not included.
- A maximum of 30 people may be together in an indoor space. Children count in this.
- You may meet with a group of maximum 4 people, or with all the people who belong to your household, for example in a cinema. Children up to and including 12 years are not included.
- A maximum of 4 people may be together outside, or all people belonging to 1 household.
New rules for everyday life
- Working from home
- Work from home as much as possible, only go to work if there is no other option.
- Wear mouth masks
- Wear a mouth mask in buildings where you as a public are allowed to enter. For example in the library, a shop or the station.
- Wear a face mask on public transport.
- Wear a face mask in high school.
Wear a face mask in secondary vocational schools.
Wear a face mask at colleges and universities.
Only remove the mouth mask during class. - This applies to everyone from the age of 13.
- Cafes and restaurants closed
- All cafes and restaurants are closed, but take-aways are allowed to open.
- The rules do not apply to cafes and restaurants at:
hotels (for hotel guests);
funeral homes;
airports past the security check. - Cafés and restaurants in other buildings must be closed, for example in museums.
- Most shops closed in the evening
- Shops close at 8 p.m. at the latest.
- There are no shopping evenings.
- Only supermarkets are allowed to open longer.
- No alcohol and soft drugs in the evening
- The sale of alcohol and soft drugs is prohibited between 8:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
- You are therefore not allowed to have alcohol or soft drugs with you on the street.
- You are also not allowed to use alcohol or soft drugs in public places. For example on the street.
- Alcohol and soft drugs should also not be delivered at home.
- All events are prohibited.
May continue:- Food markets
- Trade fairs and conferences
- Cinemas and theaters
- Matches in the premier division and first division football
- Demonstrations
New rules for sports
- Sports are only allowed at a distance of 1.5 meters from others. Exercise alone. Or in a team of up to 4 people. Competitions are not allowed. This applies to people aged 18 and over.
- The sports rules do not apply to children up to the age of 18. They are allowed to play sports in larger teams. Or play matches with teams from their own club.
- Sports canteens are closed.
- Showers and changing rooms are closed.
New rules for travel
- Travel as little as possible. Are you going on a trip? Then stay at your holiday address as much as possible. For example in your holiday home.
- Traveling abroad
Always follow the travel advice if you want to go abroad. The travel advice can be found on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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