The coronavirus in Belgium continues to spread. There are now more than 2,000 contaminated cases on our territory. Confined country, checks and fines for offenders … Through this article, you will find the latest main information on the spread of the disease in Belgium.
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The mayor of Kinrooi obstructs an access route between Belgium and the Netherlands
The mayor of Kinrooi (Limburg) and the local police blocked an access road between Belgium and the Netherlands on Saturday in order to prevent many Belgians and Dutch from crossing the border, in accordance with the precautionary measures against Covid 19.
To control movements, the police use navigation systems
Police Contacted Navigation System Companies like Waze and TomTom, asking them not to favor in their directions of travel routes that avoid the police checks put in place as part of the fight against the coronavirus. The information is developed on Saturday by the VRT and confirmed by the federal police.
Police seize surgical masks sold for 3 euros each in Deurne
The police seized a box containing 35 surgical masks on Saturday in a store in Deurne (Antwerp). The merchant sold them at a high price. “He asked for 3 euros each, which is not acceptable in these times “, Local police spokesman Willem Migom said.
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One in five motorists in violation of the Franco-Belgian border
Many motorists have attempted to cross the Franco-Belgian border this Saturday despite calls from the authorities to reduce their trips to the bare minimum to stem the Covid-19 pandemic. At the Menen border post, the police drew up 24 reports. On the E17, near Rekkem, checks were carried out throughout the day. “Many motorists still think it is okay to cross the border to go shopping in France”, deplores Commissioner Stefaan Vannieuwenhuyse. “But these are not essential trips”. These drivers were therefore detained in Belgium and they received a report. These checks were carried out in collaboration with the French police as well as with mobile cameras. However, the region has many secondary roads that cross the border, making surveillance difficult. “We closed these roads with barriers with very clear messages, but they were very often moved. Our patrols are doing what they can, but we see that 20% of drivers disregard the instructions (health)”, according to Mr. Vannieuwenhuyse.
A law making it possible to take measures within the framework of the fight against the coronavirus
The special powers law that the House will approve next week contains a series of guidelines aimed in particular at protecting the purchasing power of workers, the financing of social security and even taxation. It also makes it possible to take measures to guarantee the security of supply of the country and the continuity of essential services.
Many motorists have attempted to cross the Franco-Belgian border this Saturday despite calls from the authorities to reduce their trips to the bare minimum to stem the Covid-19 pandemic.
Undisciplined walkers cause the closure of the La Hulpe castle site
By their mass presence at La Hulpe castle on Saturday despite instructions to limit all travel, strollers pushed the local authorities to close the site to the public, the bourgmestre and those in charge of the area said on social networks.
Belgians stranded in the Canary Islands repatriated to Belgium from Monday
Belgians stranded in the Canary Islands due to the coronavirus epidemic and wishing to return can take a flight to Belgium from Monday. Some 4,000 text messages have been sent to people who have indicated, via Travelers Online, that they are staying in the Spanish archipelago, but they will probably not all want to come back, said Karl Lagatie, spokesman for the SPF Foreign Affairs, on Saturday.
Sunweb’s last customers back on Saturday evening
Sunweb’s last customers will return Saturday evening at 11:30 p.m., Tim Van den Bergh, spokesperson for the tour operator, said on Saturday. “We will have brought over 90,000 people home in the past ten days.” The repatriation of clients is also coming to an end for TUI and Corendon.
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