That happens after it stadsblog Sikkom images appeared showing that too many people were standing close together on the terrace of the party pub in the Peperstraat.
‘Suddenly a lot more’
‘It was a group of people who had made reservations. But it turned out to be bigger than expected ‘, explains entrepreneur Elsbeth Maduro. ‘Only ten people were allowed to stand outside on the terrace. But suddenly there were many more. ‘
Staff and security have tried to send people away and keep everything running smoothly. It could not be enforced, according to the manageress: “We asked them to leave, but they were really keen to spend the evening with us.
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‘We are now a red flag. All eyes are on us and we cannot afford a fine. We have decided to close ourselves. It is difficult to do business in these times and with all the limitations of the corona measures, ‘she says.
Maduro doesn’t know when the karaoke bar will open again. She will examine with the staff how this can be done in a good way.
‘They were young people and this age group has a great need to go out somewhere. Nothing to the detriment of them. These are strange times and then you have no outlet anywhere, ”says Maduro. ‘We are one of the few who are open and that creates a lot of pressure. Everyone wants to go in, but that’s not possible because of the rules. ‘
‘The fun is really off in a minute’, Maduro sighs. ‘I like to see the policy differently. It was good for the short term, but now really needs to be evaluated, ”says Maduro.
Elsbeth has another catering business across the street. It will remain open for the time being. She expects to hear from the government on Friday that opening hours will be even tighter. The province of Groningen received the status ‘worrisome’ on Wednesday, which means that more measures are expected to be taken.
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