[ad_1]
content
The Netherlands is in the second close. Gatherings of more than two people are prohibited, even outdoors.
In view of the drastic increase in the number of infections, the Netherlands has imposed the toughest “lockdown” to date for its country. The strict measures will go into effect at midnight and should last until January 19, Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced in a televised speech Monday night. “Holland will be isolated for five weeks.”
Legend:
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced the second lockdown on December 14 on television.
Keystone
For the first time since the outbreak of the corona pandemic, stores, except for daily necessities, must close. The motto is: stay home. A maximum of two people are allowed to visit, three on Christmas days, ”says SRF correspondent Elsbeth Gugger. There are no exceptions for New Years Eve. “Even meetings of more than two people outside are prohibited.”
Schools also close
Schools will close Wednesday and cinemas, theaters and museums, as well as hair salons, gyms and swimming pools will close Monday night. We strongly recommend not traveling abroad until mid-March. “With this, the government wants to make sure that things are as calm as in March,” says Gugger. The first “lockdown” in March was called the “smart lockdown.”
The number of new infections has risen sharply since mid-November. More recently, around 8,500 cases were reported in 24 hours. The correspondent on the site explains why the number of cases has increased again despite a partial closure: “Many people do not follow the rules, especially when shopping. Black Friday has created completely overcrowded shopping streets. “
Legend:
Despite all the warnings, (too) many Dutch went Christmas shopping.
Keystone
Over and over the mayors of big cities have asked that people stay home because there is no space. It didn’t help, and yesterday too many people went shopping again.
“The many games of the younger generation also played a role. Especially on weekends, the police always meet at parties with dozens, sometimes hundreds, of participants, ”said the correspondent. And: “Party-goers don’t adhere to the rules of distance or wear a mask.
Legend:
After the new blockade was announced, opponents of the crown’s measures loudly protested.
Keystone
Reaction to the closure of Germany
The country is also reacting to the harsh closure of neighboring Germany. Prime Minister Rutte had been in direct contact with German President Angela Merkel in recent days. Many mayors of border cities feared that after the strict measures in their country, Germans could go Christmas shopping on the other side of the border from Wednesday. The closure has now put an end to this. However, the Belgians now fear the rush.
