Gommers: skip Christmas for a year | Inland

“At the moment there are no indications of relaxation. I am waiting for the results and forecasts of the RIVM ”, says Gommers. He does add that people should pay close attention to each other during Christmas. “Christmas is often used to combat loneliness. They are the darkest days. We are also not allowed to celebrate New Year’s Eve and set off fireworks. We have to make sure that we pay attention to each other, ”said the doctor.

Earlier this week, the Outbreak Management Team (OMT) advised not to relax the corona measures in December. Celebrating the holidays should only be done in a domestic circle with, for example, a maximum of six guests. If the rules are toned down in mid-December and the infections increase, this will lead to an extra burden on hospitals, nursing homes and district nurses during the Christmas and New Year period.

The cabinet wants to provide more clarity on December 8th about possible relaxation in December.

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