Relaxation of corona measures despite record number of infections
The shops are allowed to open again, just like hairdressers, other contact professions and gyms. Students are welcome again at MBO and higher education. That complete Prime Minister Rutte and Minister Kuipers on Friday evening 14 January known to the acquaintances. And that’s good news. Face masks are mandatory in all these places.
We must continue. There is a record number of corona infections. But so far, the omikron variant has resulted in fewer hospital admissions. On the basis of these facts, the cabinet will make relaxations. The measures will take effect on Saturday, January 15 at 5 a.m.
face masks
Mouth caps are mandatory in all public indoor spaces, now that they are allowed to open again, so also in shops, sports accommodations and contact professions, such as the hairdresser. In addition, a mouth cap can be worn in places in the open air where it is difficult to keep 1.5 meters away. The work from home advice remains in effect. If you have to be at work, wear a mouth cap if you can’t keep 1.5 meters away and when you move. The advice is to wear a ‘type 2’ mouth cap.
visit home
A maximum of 4 people per day are received, children up to 13 years not included.
Stores
- Essential shops, such as supermarkets, drugstores and pharmacies are allowed to remain open until 8 p.m.
- Non-essential shops are allowed to open again until 5 pm, with a distance of 1.5 meters.
Contact professions
Non-medical contact professions, such as hairdressers, are allowed to open from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Schools
After primary and secondary education, MBO, HBO schools and universities are also allowed to open again. A face mask must be worn in the lecture halls.
Sport
- Sports are possible indoors and outdoors, also in the evening, for both youth and adults. Inside, the corona ticket remains mandatory for people aged 18 and over.
- Competitions are not allowed, with the exception of top sport.
catering industry
- The catering industry will remain closed.
- Take out is allowed.
- Takeaway at coffee shops remains possible.
Nightlife and culture
- Dance and music lessons can start again, for both children and adults.
- Events are not possible.
- Museums, zoos, theaters and cinemas are closed.
The new measures will in any case last until January 25. Then is a new weighing moment.
Knowing more
The complete overview can be found at the website of the national government.