Some stringencies have been proposed to the Consultation Committee. That says Minister of Health Maggie De Block (Open VLD) to VRT. At national level, this would mainly involve a mouth mask obligation – probably in public places – but the emphasis is on local measures.
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It is envisaged an extension of the mask requirement in busy shopping streets or other attractions. Working groups will consider whether this is desirable and whether it can be legally enforced.
But the emphasis is on local measures, says De Block. According to her, there should be a strong effort to solve the local hotbeds. “A lockdown is the last option, you are not going to close a part of a city if you don’t have to. But we are not there yet, we are still there. ” Di Rupo emphasized that the number of controls and sanctions will be strengthened. A zero tolerance? “Anyway,” said Di Rupo.
Walloon Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo also complained about the massive influx in certain places in the south of the country. It was rumored that the Security Council would be brought forward to Wednesday by one day, but that turned out to be incorrect.
There will also be a digital form for people returning from abroad to fill in 48 hours in advance. This applies to tourists who return by bus, car, train or plane. This should help the search in case of new infections.
Phase five, with further relaxation, will certainly not be able to start, according to the minister. At that stage, major events could possibly continue and the number of admitted visitors could be higher. Currently, the maximum allowable limit is two hundred people for events, four hundred if the event takes place outdoors. The Consultation Committee’s findings will be taken to the National Security Council on Thursday.
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