Another press conference with the government took place today. Let's take a look at its results.
The number of coronavirus infections is declining. This is good news. We strictly follow the measures, and this gives an effect. However, the desired level has not yet been reached. Therefore, it is important to continue the partial lockdown.
Be that as it may, the measures are beginning to soften. Museums, theaters, swimming pools and amusement parks will reopen after two weeks' closure, and we can again study in groups. People will be able to host a maximum of 3 guests per day at home and be outdoors in groups of a maximum of 4 people. However, it is still not recommended to travel abroad until mid-January unless absolutely necessary. To limit the number of contacts with each other, the ban on events will continue to apply, and the entire catering establishment will remain closed.
In early December, the Cabinet of Ministers will decide whether the measures can be further relaxed. This means that we will most likely be able to celebrate Sinterklaas, but only at a distance and in groups with a maximum of 3 guests. The Cabinet of Ministers has not yet decided what measures will be applied on Christmas and New Year's Eve.
Measures from 19 November
Groups:
- A maximum of 3 people per day can be accommodated at home.
- Outside the home, you can be in groups of up to 4 people from different households.
- In closed rooms where people are sitting, the maximum number of people is 30.
Everyday life:
- Limit travel
- Work from home as long as possible
- All persons aged 13 and over are required to wear a mask in public places and transport
- In secondary, vocational, and higher education, wear masks if you are not in class.
- Catering establishments remain closed. However, take-out orders are still possible.
Exceptions are:
- Hotels for hotel guests who stay overnight.
- Funeral Homes.
- Airports that have passed security checks.
- Corporate canteens.
- Food points in medical institutions for patients and visitors.
- Special shopping hours for people with poor health
- In combined rooms, only the part with the catering function must be covered.
- Retail stores close by 20:00 at the latest. Shopping evenings will be canceled. Grocery stores may close later. Commodity markets will not close.
- Sale and delivery of alcohol is prohibited from 20:00 to 07:00.
- It is forbidden to consume and carry alcohol in public places from 20:00 to 07:00.
Activities are prohibited, except for:
- Commodity markets (regular weekly markets).
- Exhibitions and conferences.
- Cinemas, theaters, concert halls, museums, etc.
- Athletes' matches at leading sports facilities, Eredivisie and Eerste Divisie football matches, as well as children's matches with players under 18 who play sports in their own club.
- Demonstrations, meetings in accordance with the Law on Public Events.
- In the retail sector, agreements are being made to strictly adhere to protocols, if the sector becomes too busy or does not follow the basic rules, this sector will be closed.
- In zoos, museums, libraries and other high traffic areas, visits should be made on a booking basis. This does not apply to retail and commodity markets (regular weekly markets).
- Singing in groups is prohibited, except:
- Professional singers.
- Children up to 12 years old.
- Singing as part of a confession of faith or belief.
- Singing as part of the demonstration.
- The funeral can be attended by a maximum of 100 people.
Sport is possible only in the following situations:
People over 18 years of age are allowed to play sports only if a distance of 1,5 meters is observed individually or in a team, but no more than 2 people. Competitions are not allowed.
Exceptions are:
Top athletes with status in certain positions (e.g. Papendal)
Footballers (including other staff at the bubbel) Eredivisie and Eerste Divisie.
For children under 18, team sports and competitions with the teams of their club are allowed. In addition to sports canteens, showers and changing rooms are closed. Group lessons and the presence of spectators at sports matches are prohibited.
Traveling within the Netherlands:
- Stay at home as long as possible.
- Avoid unnecessary travel.
- Are you going on vacation anyway? Stay at the address of your holiday as long as possible.
- Limit travel and avoid crowds.
Travel outside the Netherlands:
- Do not book trips abroad until mid-January unless absolutely necessary.
- Holidays and family visits are optional.
- Always check the current travel advice for each country before traveling at https://www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl/reizen/reisadviezen
- Are you returning from the orange code area? Mandatory home quarantine for 10 days.
- Travel to the Caribbean regions of the Kingdom is possible.
