New, stricter corona measures – Municipality of Amsterdam
Due to the increasing infection figures and hospital admissions, the cabinet has announced new corona measures. Most measures will take effect on Saturday 6 November.
The measures are in short:
face masks
It is mandatory for everyone from 13 years to wear a mask:
- in and around public transport, including at the station and throughout the airport
- in all public indoor spaces, such as in libraries, municipal buildings, supermarkets and other shops
- in the contact professions, with the exception of sex workers
- in MBO, HBO and at universities, on behalf of the lessons/lectures
There is no obligation to wear a face mask in places where you have to show a corona access pass.
Corona access pass
The corona access pass is also mandatory from Saturday 6 November:
- on outdoor terraces of the catering industry (from 13 years)
- when you enter a sports park, sports field, sports hall and gym (from 18 years and older)
- in organized art and culture practices such as music lessons and painting lessons. Or, for example, rehearsals for singing, dance and drama (from 18 years and older)
The corona access pass is already mandatory for the catering industry, casinos, sports competitions and in cinemas and theaters.
A corona access pass is not required for organized youth activities up to the age of 18, so also not for Sinterklaas entrances.
Travel and work from home advice
From now on, the homework advice has been adjusted. The advice is to work from home at least half of the working time. The travel advice is travel outside rush hour and away within the road.
Basic rules
Keep following the basic rules. Keep 1.5 meters away, wash your hands more often, do not shake hands, cough and ensure good ventilation inside.
If you have complaints, have yourself tested at the GGD (even if you have been vaccinated). If you have tested positive, stay home and avoid contact with others (even if they have been vaccinated).
More information
You will find more information about the website of the national government.