Stores may reopen from Tuesday 1 December. But in a responsible and safe way. But those who shop for groceries will have to do it alone. Except people who need help, can be accompanied by one person. You may also only stay in the store for a maximum of half an hour. So run shopping, instead of fun shopping. Keeping your distance from other customers and store personnel is mandatory.
Not many people are allowed to congregate outside the shops either. Everyone will have to take their responsibility there. That means wearing a mouth mask, disinfecting your hands and if there are too many people, you better come back later.
The staff must also receive safety training and ensure that there are not only too many crowds in the store but also outside in the queues.
For essential stores such as department stores, nothing will change.
On public markets non-essential products such as clothing may again be sold from Tuesday.
Swimming pools (no subtropical) and museums could open again.
There is less good news for the contact professions, such as hairdressers and beauticians. They have to exercise patience. Going to the hairdresser quickly at the end of the year is certainly not an option.
And how can we Christmas in New Year celebrate this year? At least not with the whole family around the Christmas tree. Families may invite one person on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Singles may invite their two cuddly contacts at the same time on December 24 and 25. On other days, they may only receive one of those two contacts in the house.
There are no exceptions for New Years Eve or New Years Day. This means that families can invite one person. Singles may receive two people, but not together. Walking outside is allowed with a maximum of four people.
To travel, also ski trips, are not recommended. The numbers are better now, let’s keep it that way. What we must avoid is that we bring back ‘the terrible beast’ from abroad.
Border checks will be introduced to check whether the Passenger Locator Form has been completed for those who have stayed abroad for more than 48 hours and stay in our country for more than 48 hours.
From curfew from midnight just remains in effect. That can’t be a big problem, because fireworks are banned everywhere.
What the horeca cafes and restaurants, which will remain closed until February 1 until further notice. An evaluation of the current measures will follow on 15 January. Depending on the situation, adjustments can be made. The contact professions may also have to wait until February 1 to get back to work. Prime Minister De Croo emphasized yesterday that those who are not allowed to restart can count on support measures. “We won’t let anyone down”, it sounded.
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