Authorities in the Netherlands said for nearly 35,000 new coronavirus infections in the Netherlands as of Friday morning. That’s more than 10,000 more than the previous record set just a day earlier. All data missing from Thursday’s reports due to technical errors are also included, nltimes.nl reported.
An average of 63,281 tests were completed each day between December 30 and January 5, a third more than the previous week. More than 90,000 tests were conducted on January 5 alone.
We recall that the Netherlands, which has been under heavy lockdown in recent weeks over the coronavirus pandemic, will reopen primary and secondary schools on January 10, although the number of newly infected remains high. This was announced by the government of the country a few days ago.
The Netherlands is opening schools despite many new infections
Classes at universities remain online for now
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However, vocational schools and universities will not reopen, but will have online classes at least until January 17.
Last week, the Dutch health authorities announced that Omicron has become the dominant option in the country. Infections have declined somewhat from record levels in November, but remain high, with more than 14,000 new cases reported in the last 24 hours.
On 19 December, the Netherlands closed all but essential stores, as well as restaurants, hairdressers, gyms, museums and other public places. The ban on gathering more than two people outside remains in force. The measures will be reviewed on January 14.
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At least until 14 January, the Netherlands will enter a strict lockdown
The decision is by Prime Minister Mark Rutte
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Against the measures in the country protests also took place.
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