In the Netherlands, the so-called ‘road map’ that the Rutte government wants to use in the fight against the corona virus has been leaked. The aim is to have some kind of barometer, like Ireland, to determine which measures should be introduced. But at first glance, the roadmap seems a lot less clear than the acclaimed Irish traffic light system.
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“We are still working on a public version,” emphasizes a spokesperson for the Ministry of General Affairs. And the version that is circulating is also not the final one, but it is not expected to change much.
The overview shows four risk levels: vigilant, worrisome, serious and very serious. The more serious the situation, the harder the interventions. It is noteworthy that there are lists of measures that must “in any case” be taken, and other lists of rules that are “to be considered”.
On the basis of the leaked map, the Netherlands would currently be in risk level 3 – “severe”. Measures that must then “in any case” apply are limiting home visits to a maximum of three people, no more audiences for amateur matches and the closing of cafés and restaurants at 10 pm.
Optional measures at level 3 also include the closure of all catering establishments and the cessation of amateur sports for adults in groups where no 1.5 meters distance can be kept.
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If the situation in the Netherlands gets worse and rises to the “very serious” risk level 4, “in any case” public spaces in schools will be closed, sports matches will be completely banned among adults and young people, but under certain circumstances it is still allowed. are trained. It is also prohibited to drink alcohol in public spaces.
At that level, it can also be “considered” to limit the maximum group size to two people and to close amusement parks and museums, just like the sanitary facilities in recreational parks. Gyms, swimming pools and sex clubs can also be locked again. Primary schools and general secondary education will initially remain open, in secondary vocational education (MBO) and higher education students receive online lessons.
A new lockdown is also an option. Then everyone is “strongly advised” to stay at home as much as possible and not receive visitors. All meetings are then prohibited. Students in secondary vocational education and higher education receive online lessons.
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