Many Dutch people wondered whether Christmas and New Year could be celebrated in a family context. That is now only possible on a very limited scale.
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The cabinet has also discussed a relaxation of amateur sport. Now young people up to the age of 17 are allowed to exercise. In a plan that age would be increased to, for example, 25 or 27 years. This relaxation is first presented to the experts of the Outbreak Management Team. The OMT is the government’s most important advisor in the corona pandemic. According to sources, the corona rules are being relaxed for top athletes.
‘Healthcare staff first’
The plan to be the first to vaccinate the elderly in nursing homes is canceled, reports NRC Handelsblad. The RIVM and other parties think it is better to start vaccination with the healthcare staff.
The cabinet will announce at 7 p.m. which corona measures will apply for the coming period. The cabinet had announced to provide clarity about the holidays today. The press conference can be followed directly on this website and on RTL 4.
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