Although the number of new infections in the Netherlands has been decreasing for a few days, the cabinet does not believe that the corona virus is being reduced enough. That is why Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced additional measures on Tuesday evening that will take effect from Wednesday evening at 10 p.m. for two … Read more
“The height of absurdity,” Johnson called the idea of a second lockdown ten days ago. Yet England will be locked again on Thursday. – “This is the price of government incompetence.” Labor leader Keir Starmer had no difficulty in sabotaging Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s corona policy on Sunday. Starmer has argued for a second lockdown … Read more
Tomorrow, Monday November 2, phase 2B of the emergency plan will be rolled out for the hospitals. As a result, there will certainly be enough beds in intensive care, assures the government of Public Health. It thus responds to the alarm cry that there are only 106 available beds. – In It’s not every day … Read more
The Ministerial Decree providing the legal basis for the ‘stricter lockdown’ has been published in the Official Gazette. The decision includes the list of shops that may remain open. – The list was already released by Minister Clarinval on Saturday, and has now been made official with the publication in the Official Gazette. There are … Read more
In Antwerp, the shopping Sunday, traditionally on the first Sunday of the month, continues, despite terrible corona figures and a lockdown that starts on Monday. On Saturday, people went shopping in droves for the last time, much to the dismay of ministers and experts. – “I don’t think this is a good idea,” says governor … Read more
A lockdown will go into effect across England from midnight on Thursday. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced this on Saturday. The measures will remain in effect until December 2. Portugal and Austria will also be locked again. – The more than 56 million inhabitants of the English part of the United Kingdom will only … Read more
Yes, the virologists are satisfied with the new government measures. This is actually a lockdown, says Marc Van Ranst, who asks again to stay in our room and to limit the number of contacts. – Van Ranst is satisfied with the new measures taken by the federal government to slow down the corona virus, he … Read more
In the province of Antwerp, visitors will no longer be allowed in hospitals from Friday, with a few exceptions. This confirms the Hospital Network Antwerp (ZNA). – “We must do everything we can to safeguard the safety of our patients and employees,” says Tom Van de Vreken, spokesperson for the Antwerp Hospital Network (ZNA). ‘Preventing … Read more
A group of 35 scientists, including biostatistician Geert Molenberghs and microbiologist Emannuel André, sounded the alarm in an open letter. “There is a need for an immediate lockdown nationwide.” – 35 scientists, including biostatisticians Geert Molenberghs and Kurt Barbé and microbiologist Emmanuel André, draw – just like the hospitals – sounded the alarm in an … Read more
The number of students and educators who passed a positive corona test continues to rise. Most of the infections would take place outside the school walls. – “The extended autumn holiday comes at the right time,” says Flemish Minister of Education Ben Weyts (N-VA). ‘The increase in the numbers in schools reflects what is happening … Read more