Ollongren: ‘Effects of corona measures to be seen next week’ | Inland

“We hope to see the effects of the reversal of the upward trend next week,” Ollongren said of the flare-up virus. She calls the cabinet’s package of measures ‘a bit lighter and more focused than in the spring’.

The Deputy Prime Minister also addressed the misunderstanding about face masks, following the sudden ‘urgent advice’ to wear them in the public interior. That while the cabinet previously referred to the wearing of face masks as ‘false security’. “Of course, progressive insight also occurs with us,” said Ollongren. That would have come after internal deliberation and criticism from the House of Representatives.

The D66 minister said he understands that there are many questions about the changed position of the cabinet. “But we are in a situation of increasing risks.” She calls it ‘an addition to the rules of conduct’. Nevertheless, the minister does not think that the constantly changing advice will cause confusion. “I think people understand very well when to put on a face mask and when not to.”

The deputy prime minister admitted to deviating from the position of the medical experts of the OMT, which advises the cabinet on the fight against the corona virus. “The OMT is very leading when it comes to our health and the development of the pandemic. We absolutely trust Van Dissel, but sometimes politicians make a different decision. ” Ollongren said the cabinet’s responsibility extends beyond scientific reflection.

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