The Netherlands goes into “partial lockdown”: cafes and restaurants must close, no alcohol sales after 8 pm

“The corona measures had already been leaked, but that does not make the disappointment any less,” says NOS journalist Edwin van den Berg tonight in “Tozake”. Prime Minister Mark Rutte talked about a hammer that is needed to hit the virus, well, that hammer really feels like a sledgehammer in many sectors, especially in the hospitality industry. The hospitality industry expected a closure of 2 weeks. have become 4. “

“We have been discussing the usefulness of mouth masks for months. Experts also contradict each other. But if it does not work, it does not harm, that was actually Rutte’s message today. People who in principle refuse a mouth mask can now go to go to court. That is why Rutte wants to settle it legally first. But it means that the obligation will come in the foreseeable future. “

“Yesterday, 7,393 infections were again diagnosed. That is another 500 more than yesterday, so the curve is increasing. That means that more people are entering hospitals. Although there has not yet been a big increase in intensive care units, there are many. people admitted to the regular wards. Regular care, for example people with heart conditions, is in danger of being compromised. This has been a concern for doctors for a number of days. Emergency assistance is available, of course, but there is a great pressure on hospital capacity in the Netherlands . “

“Many people adhere to the corona rules, but many people also doubt it, mainly because they are not unambiguous. That is actually the great criticism of many people. They think that the government is already in favor of a total lockdown or an obligation of mouth masks should have been chosen, but here in the Netherlands we are occasionally a stubborn people. Where Germans immediately follow up on a measure, we are going to discuss it here and ask ourselves “Why?”. “

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