While there is no reason to panic now, the experts are ready and have already presented their plans to the country’s authorities.
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The new variants of the coronavirus which are gradually spreading within the Belgian population worry experts and authorities. If this is not reflected in the figures for the moment, the health situation of our country, which is currently doing well compared to its neighbors, could quickly deteriorate.
This is why our political leaders plan to bring forward the Consultation Committee scheduled for January 22 in order to consider new measures. This morning, the Minister of the Interior Annelies Verlinden has already announced that the measures for travelers entering Belgium by plane or boat, from non-EU and non-Schengen countries, are now extended to those who travel by bus or train.
Plans B and C
Last week, GEMS experts have already met to put in place plans B and C in the event of a deterioration of the epidemiological situation. They also presented them to politicians during the Concertation Committee on January 8.
According to the group of experts, which includes Erika Vlieghe, Marc Van Ranst and Pierre Van Damme, the first measure to be taken would be the closure of non-essential stores. A standardization of the curfew (at 10 p.m., therefore) and an extension of the Carnival holidays would also be options. Just like an obligation to wear a mask from 10 years old. This is plan B.
According to Newspaper, which relays the information, plan C would be total containment, as in March. However, we are still far from all of this. But everything could accelerate if the number of cases increases rapidly in the coming days.
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Here is what the independents who will open despite the ban risk
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By G.BARK, C.T., B.B, G.W. et S.CO.
Journalist
LA MEUSE Liège | the 01/15/2021 at 06:01 AM
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These restaurant, hair salon or beauty salon owners are fed up. For almost a year, they have suffered the health crisis. And since November, their shutters have been lowered. In a cry of distress, some announce that they will reopen their doors in February, even if it is prohibited!
Is it reasonable to open your business when it is prohibited and the coronavirus epidemic is still claiming victims? This question, many independents, forced to close, are asking themselves today. It is that almost everywhere in Wallonia, voices are being raised. Faced with an untenable situation, some want to mark the occasion and open, despite the prohibitions.
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