Curfew, compulsory teleworking, cafes closed at 11 p.m. Here are some of the rules adopted at the end of the crisis unit for the province of Antwerp. The situation being particularly worrying in Antwerp, a meeting of the crisis unit of the province and the city of Antwerp was held on Monday. The meeting lasted over eight hours.
The National Security Council (CNS) on Monday gave rise to strengthening of measures aimed at fighting the significant increase in coronavirus cases in Belgium since mid-July. During the CNS, the governor of the province of Antwerp had to slip away to go to the meeting of her province to decide on new rather drastic rules.
Measures throughout the territory of the province of Antwerp
– Curfew between 11:30 p.m. and 6 a.m.: during this time, everyone must stay at home except in the event of essential travel (work, hospital, etc.)
– Cafes and restaurants close at 11 p.m.
– Wearing a mask compulsory: anyone over 12 years old must wear a mask on public roads where it is not possible to maintain the social distance of 1.5m. This rule does not apply when eating or drinking.
– In catering establishments, keep a meter and a half distance at all times. It is mandatory to register customer details which will be kept for 4 weeks.
– It will only be possible to go to the restaurant in the company of the members of his bubble.
– The rules for markets are similar to those for shops: you cannot stroll: the visit is limited to 30 minutes.
– Teleworking is compulsory except when it is really impossible to do so.
– Individual contact sports are prohibited. Team sports are prohibited for people over 18 years old.
Closed fitness center and prohibited events
Dans la zone la plus touchée (ville d’Anvers, Zwijndrecht, Stabroek, Kapellen, Brasschaat, Schoten, Wijnegem, Wommelgem, Ranst, Boechout, Borsbeek, Mortsel, Hove, Lint, Kontich, Edegem, Aartselaar, Boom, Niel, Schelle et Hemiksem, Rumst), des mesures supplémentaires ont été prises:
– All events and festivities are strictly prohibited, party rooms are closed.
– All the fitness centers will close.
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The meeting lasted as long as the situation varies depending on the municipalities in the province of Antwerp. Nearly half of the municipalities have exceeded the “alert threshold” set at an average of 20 infections per 100,000 inhabitants over seven days.
The communes of Ranst and Antwerp are the most affected with 110 and 102 infections per 100,000 inhabitants respectively. At the same time, certain communes of the Campine, such as Retie, Lille or Vosselaar do not record any case. This situation prompted the governor and the mayor of Antwerp to adopt a plan which varies according to the municipalities.
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