It is far too early to give perspective on the celebration of Christmas, warns Minister of Health Frank Vandenbroucke. – However, the pressure to allow the Christmas celebration in one form or another is increasing. “We’re not going to celebrate Christmas on Skype, are we?” Asked MR Chairman Georges-Louis Bouchez. Infectiologist Erika Vlieghe and biostatistician … Read more
Minister Frank Vandenbroucke’s tie Photo: ISOPIX – Ever since his oath, Minister of Health Frank Vandenbroucke (SP.A) has made almost every public appearance with the same tie. Whether for a press conference, a visit to the television studio or when visiting a hospital in Liège. – A conscious choice? A little bit, it sounds in … Read more
“Yes, this is a lockdown. Because at the moment there is only one choice. ” The word is out, the hard decision has been made. From Monday onwards, our social life will be almost at a standstill and the economy will slow down. “A long-term collective effort,” says Prime Minister De Croo. The government had … Read more
Only after five hours of consultation did the assembled governments of our country tie the knot on Friday. The big point of contention was the closure of the catering industry. The federal government was in favor, Flanders wanted to keep limited openness. SP.A and Open VLD in particular insisted on clarity. That one case would … Read more
Authentic, empathetic, trusting and very clear. The way in which Prime Minister Alexander De Croo (Open VLD) and Minister of Social Affairs Frank Vandenbroucke (SP.A) delivered a difficult message to the population is praised. Still with motivational psychologist Maarten Vansteenkiste (UGent). – The two already announced it in the House on Thursday: the situation in … Read more
The corona barometer is as good as finished, but the question remains: is it still on orange or is it already red? The consultation committee between the federal and regional governments must discuss this on Friday. If they are forced to set it to red, they immediately tighten up the measures sensitively. – 10,000 new … Read more
Hasselt – The pandemic in our country continues to accelerate: every day an average of 3,749 new infections are added every day (+89 percent). “Frightening figures,” warn experts, even raising the possibility of a second lockdown. – “The numbers are terrifying,” said infectiologist Erika Vlieghe on Sunday The Seventh Day. “Things have been going fast … Read more
Out of nowhere, the new-found government came up with a series of strings against corona. And immediately she was able to record a clear trend break with the National Security Council of ex-Prime Minister Sophie Wilmès (MR). “The message will no doubt be well prepared, but it seems to come from the heart.” – Unexpected … Read more
The new Minister of Health Frank Vandenbroucke (SP.A) is concerned about the rising corona figures. He recommends limiting the number of contacts. – “I am very worried,” Vandenbroucke declared on the French-language channel RTL. ‘The trend is really not good. The figures are rising: the number of infections and hospital admissions. The real danger is … Read more