Prime Minister of the interim government in the country, Mark Rutte, announced additional measures against the high increase in Kovid-19 cases at a joint press conference with Health Minister Hugo de Jonge.
IT WILL CONTINUE UNTIL JANUARY 14, 2022
Rutte said that the 3-week partial closure introduced in November will be extended by another month and will continue until January 14, 2022.
Drawing attention to the density of Kovid-19 patients in hospitals, Rutte said, “We cannot ignore the Omicron variant.” said.
Stating that the effects of the Omicron variant are not yet known, Rutte said, “There is enough reason to be worried and careful.” used the phrases.
PRIMARY SCHOOL HOLIDAY EXTENDED
Emphasizing that they want to prevent the spread of Kovid-19 among children, Rutte noted that the Christmas holiday, which was supposed to start on December 24, was moved forward one week.
Accordingly, primary schools will see their last lessons on Friday, December 17, and then they will have a 3-week holiday.
Rutte, who warned to avoid crowded guests during the Christmas holiday, reminded that the rule that a maximum of 4 guests over the age of 13 can be accepted in the houses continues.
MEASURES TO BE APPLIED
According to the measures extended until January 14 in the country, stores and shops will be closed from 17.00 in the evening.
Cafes, restaurants, restaurants and supermarkets will remain open between 05.00 and 20.00.
There will be fixed seating in cafes, restaurants and restaurants where the coronavirus card is applied.
Different events such as weddings can only be organized between 05.00 and 17.00.
Face-to-face education at the university will continue in groups of 75 people.
While the time limit is not applied for professional sports competitions, pharmacies and petrol stations, amateur sports will not be performed after 17.00. (AA)