In the Netherlands, measures are relaxed; event industry reopens. In the Netherlands, the cabinet is expected to loosen corona virus restrictions. Health Minister Ernst Kuipers stated that the cabinet met this morning to discuss corona virus measures and further decisions were taken. Yesterday, the Community Health and Environment Organization RIVM announced that the increase in the number of cases was slowing down.
Kuipers said that although he did not provide information on new decisions, he approached the issue of relaxations with “caution” and “optimism”. According to the current rules, bars, restaurants and theaters have to close their doors at 22:00. With the new decisions, the food and culture sectors will remain open longer. Although the time has not been determined yet, according to sources, the period is likely to be extended until midnight. It is on the agenda that the cabinet will abolish the 1.5 meter distance rule. In addition, it is said that the recommendation to work from home and the recommendation to host a maximum of 4 people at the same time will end.
Sources stated that in addition to the easing in the catering sector, major events such as festivals will be possible again as of February 25. Event sector representatives, on the other hand, stated this morning that they will open on March 11, regardless of the cabinet’s decision. Cabinet is discussing admission to major events under 1G policy, regardless of vaccine, with negative PCR test result.
On Saturday, February 12, nightclubs across the country will open their doors to protest the corona virus measures. The police union announced that no sanctions will be imposed on the clubs during the protests.
The new decisions will be announced at a press conference to be held by Minister Kuipers on Tuesday next week.