The coronavirus in Belgium and the containment measures it entailed have important health and socio-economic consequences. Follow the news of these changes throughout the day in this updated article in real time.
Coronavirus – BELGIAN REPORT
The Belgian public health institute (Sciensano) communicated this Friday May 22 in the morning the health report of the coronavirus in Belgium for the last 24 hours.
Hospitalizations
Entries: 56
Releases: 135
On May 21, 1,415 hospital beds, including 268 intensive care beds, were occupied by COVID-19 confirmed patients.
Confirmed cases
New confirmed cases: 276
Total: 56,511
Death
New: 26
Total: 9,212
Cafe owners in Wallonia and Brussels file legal action
The owners of cafes in Wallonia and Brussels, closed since March 13 as part of the measures taken to fight the coronavirus pandemic, are today “in the most complete fog, completely deprived of any income” since this date, denounces Saturday the Federation of Belgian coffees (FedCaf).
“In Flanders, the decree ‘granting aid to companies which must be closed following the coronavirus measures taken by the National Security Council from March 12, 2020’ helps to shed more light on discrimination created by the provisions adopted in the Walloon and Brussels-Capital Region “, denounces FedCaf.
This decree indeed provides for the granting of a lump sum increased by a premium of 160 euros per day taking into account the duration of closure, advance the federation which underlines that “the discriminatory character of the compensation as decided in Region of Brussels-Capital and Walloon Region appears with even more force “.
A decision in sight on summer camps and internships for young people
A concertation committee bringing together the different governments (federal and federated entities) should take a decision on Friday on the organization of camps, internships and other summer activities for young people after the deconfinement, said the office of the Flemish Minister for Jeunesse, Benjamin Dalle (CD&V), confirming information from VRT. Find out more.
Belgian households lost an average of 1,626 euros during the coronavirus crisis according to a survey by Test Achats
Sixty-two percent of Belgians say they have lost money since the start of the health crisis, according to a survey by Test Achats reported on Friday by La Libre. Per household, the loss amounted to 1,626 euros on average, calculated the consumer defense organization. The first factor is salary. Over a third of households (35%) report experiencing a net loss of wages.
Hospital visits again possible from June 2
Visits will again be possible from June 2 in Belgian hospitals, reports Thursday VTM NIEUWS on the basis of a letter sent by the FPS Public Health to hospitals. Visits were indeed prohibited since the start of the lockdown. The organization of visits can be made more flexible, but this is not an obligation since hospitals must be able to organize them in complete safety.
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