In various places, catering establishments will open today despite a ban. In some places, this is even done with a blind eye from the municipality, such as in South Limburg.
“Among other things, the border location made the situation in South Limburg extra poignant,” say mayors from that region. in a joint statement. Restaurants, cafes and cultural institutions are allowed to open once today from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., even though the cabinet does not actually allow it. Other corona rules, such as admission tickets, will then be enforced.
Kim Boonstra from the Groningen Tasting Room on the Amstel is planning to no longer abide by any rule. “Everyone is welcome on Saturday, whether you have been vaccinated or have complaints or not. If you are afraid, stay home.” She wants to “make a fist” out of principle. “If I don’t get corrected, I’ll open more often.”
Luxor cinema is going in Meppel open again, because owner Albert-Jan Vos thinks it can be done safely. “We are already used to access control, so checking a corona ticket is no problem for us.” In addition, according to him, it is possible to provide people with permanent seats and there is sufficient ventilation.
Prime Minister Rutte announced some relaxation of the corona policy in the press conference yesterday, such as an end to the shopping ban and the reopening of gyms.
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