Non-essential stores are due to close from Monday, November 2. The measure is part of the “Tightened lockdown” which was invoked by the federal government. But which stores are essential and which are not? An overview.
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– Supermarkets, bakeries, fish shops, butchers, pet food stores and others food stores just stay open. This also applies to local shops. In addition, there is a sufficiently large stock that makes hoarding unnecessary. Prime Minister Alexander De Croo also emphasized this during the press conference of the Consultation Committee.
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– Pharmacies also remain open.
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– Both the DIY-companies as garden centers remain open. Flemish Prime Minister Jan Jambon confirmed this. During the lockdown in March, they initially had to keep their doors closed. “There was no discussion about that now,” says Minister of Health Frank Vandenbroucke (sp.a).
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– Snackbars, sandwich shops in frietkoten where people only pick up food can remain open.
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– Restaurants are also allowed take away food to offer. In addition, the home delivery of meals and drive-ins Allowed.
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– Hotels in B&B’s will remain open, but their restaurants and bars will be closed.
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– Newsagents and telecom shops stay open.
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– Laundry salons also remain open.
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– Garages in bike shops only carry out repairs.
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– Also (weekly) markets are allowed, provided the safety precautions are observed. For example, a maximum of 200 people may be present, and the offer must be limited to what is offered in the essential shops.
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Non-essential stores must close
– Non-essential stores include the clothing and shoe stores. Also toy stores, jewelers, flower shops in furniture stores should close the doors.
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– Non-medical contact professions are suspended. This includes hairdressers, beauty salons, wellnesscentra in massage salons.
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