More stringent measures are needed to get the coronavirus under control. Prime Minister Mark Rutte said this during a special press conference tonight . We list all the new rules that will apply for the next three weeks:
Simone van Zwienen 28-09-20, 19:23 Last update: 19:27
– Restaurants throughout the country must close at 10 p.m., no one is allowed in from 9 p.m. – The cabinet advises customers to wear mouth masks in shops in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague. Prime Minister Mark Rutte said that wearing mouth masks is not an obligation, but that retailers can refuse customers who do not want to wear mouth masks.
– For all matches in professional football, there will be no audience in the stands for at least three weeks from 6 pm on Tuesday . Supporters are also not welcome at other sports competitions. Amateurs and young athletes must also complete their matches behind closed doors for at least three weeks.
– Working from home will be more strictly enforced. Employers who do bring people into the office can be ‘addressed’, or even locked up for a fortnight if they turn out to be a source of fire.
– A shopping cart is mandatory in supermarkets. There will also be special times twice a day for the vulnerable to shop.
– Visit at home is maximum 3 people. In public areas within a maximum of 30 people, in addition to staff. Outdoor groups of 40 maximum allowed.