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(OP) User ID: 77995120 Belgium 12/18/2021 05:01 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Covid19/2021-22 OMICRON/ VIRUS "IHU" FRANCE:P13310/NEWEST VIRUS: "NEOCOV" HIGH INFECTION RATE+1 IN 3 DIE !?! P13315 Netherlands Strict Christmas lockdown Quoting: Dangerous Times THE HAGUE– The Dutch government is expected to announce on Saturday a “strict” Christmas lockdown that would see everything but essential stores close amid fears over the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant, Dutch media reported. The government is meeting on Saturday with its health experts who have recommended the closure of all non-essential shops, schools, bars, restaurants and other public venues. National broadcaster NOS and news agency ANP cited government sources saying a press conference announcing the new measures, which would come just days after a partial lockdown was extended, would be held at 7 p.m. (1800 GMT). Health ministry spokesperson Axel Dees declined to comment on any proposed measures or the timing of any press conference. On Tuesday, the government ordered that the 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. closure of bars, restaurants and most stores, introduced in late November, would continue >>> until Jan. 14. Prime Mininster Mark Rutte said then that Omicron could be the dominant coronavirus variant in the Netherlands by January. [link to www.metro.us (secure)] Like i told you half day ago this was coming: NOW HERE OR the real measures Shops closed, only two contacts at home As of tomorrow, almost everything in the Netherlands will have to close. For many northern neighbors it means a meager Christmas, without visiting restaurants, cafes, museums or other cultural institutions, and also without shopping. A hairdresser's visit is no longer an option, just like other non-essential contact professions: for example, beauticians and masseurs have to close their doors. The standard for home visits goes back to two people. A maximum group size of two people also applies outside. During the holidays, the maximum indoor and outdoor group size will increase to a maximum of four people from 13 years old. However, there will be an exception for the parties: then the Dutch are allowed to receive four people. All education and out-of-school care must be closed until at least 9 January. On January 3, the Dutch government will decide whether education can reopen after January 10. Primary schools would already be closed until January 9 due to the Christmas holidays. For higher education, the Christmas holidays were planned until 3 January. Out-of-school care must also be added. There will be an exception to the closure measures for essential items and services. For example, supermarkets, bakers, drugstores, pharmacies, banks and mortgage lenders may continue to operate in the coming weeks until 8 p.m. at the latest. Pick-up is also possible in restaurants. GOOD LUCK neighbors Today thousands of people from Holland crossed the border to Belgium, where everything is still open till 23 o clock ,... Many went Xmas shopping in Belgium today en went to a restaurant in Belgium , cause there its still open... welcome have some great belgian beer Last Edited by Dangerous Times on 12/18/2021 05:04 PM |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 78714632 United States 12/18/2021 05:04 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Covid19/2021-22 OMICRON/ VIRUS "IHU" FRANCE:P13310/NEWEST VIRUS: "NEOCOV" HIGH INFECTION RATE+1 IN 3 DIE !?! P13315 Netherlands Strict Christmas lockdown Quoting: Dangerous Times THE HAGUE– The Dutch government is expected to announce on Saturday a “strict” Christmas lockdown that would see everything but essential stores close amid fears over the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant, Dutch media reported. The government is meeting on Saturday with its health experts who have recommended the closure of all non-essential shops, schools, bars, restaurants and other public venues. National broadcaster NOS and news agency ANP cited government sources saying a press conference announcing the new measures, which would come just days after a partial lockdown was extended, would be held at 7 p.m. (1800 GMT). Health ministry spokesperson Axel Dees declined to comment on any proposed measures or the timing of any press conference. On Tuesday, the government ordered that the 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. closure of bars, restaurants and most stores, introduced in late November, would continue >>> until Jan. 14. Prime Mininster Mark Rutte said then that Omicron could be the dominant coronavirus variant in the Netherlands by January. [link to www.metro.us (secure)] Like i told you half day ago this was coming: NOW HERE OR the real measures Shops closed, only two contacts at home As of tomorrow, almost everything in the Netherlands will have to close. For many northern neighbors it means a meager Christmas, without visiting restaurants, cafes, museums or other cultural institutions, and also without shopping. A hairdresser's visit is no longer an option, just like other non-essential contact professions: for example, beauticians and masseurs have to close their doors. The standard for home visits goes back to two people. A maximum group size of two people also applies outside. During the holidays, the maximum indoor and outdoor group size will increase to a maximum of four people from 13 years old. However, there will be an exception for the parties: then the Dutch are allowed to receive four people. All education and out-of-school care must be closed until at least 9 January. On January 3, the Dutch government will decide whether education can reopen after January 10. Primary schools would already be closed until January 9 due to the Christmas holidays. For higher education, the Christmas holidays were planned until 3 January. Out-of-school care must also be added. There will be an exception to the closure measures for essential items and services. For example, supermarkets, bakers, drugstores, pharmacies, banks and mortgage lenders may continue to operate in the coming weeks until 8 p.m. at the latest. Pick-up is also possible in restaurants. GOOD LUCK neighbors Today thousands of people from Holland crossed the border to Belgium, where everything is still open till 23 o clock ,... Many went Xmas shopping in Belgium today en went to a restaurant in Belgium , cause there its still open... |
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(OP) User ID: 77995120 Belgium 12/20/2021 05:48 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Covid19/2021-22 OMICRON/ VIRUS "IHU" FRANCE:P13310/NEWEST VIRUS: "NEOCOV" HIGH INFECTION RATE+1 IN 3 DIE !?! P13315 Khan declares a 'major incident' in capital Quoting: Dangerous Times London could run out of police officers, firefighters and NHS workers to cover shifts because rapid rise of Omicron Covid cases, warns Sadiq Khan as he declares a 'major incident' in capital London Mayor Sadiq Khan has declared a major incident and warned the capital will run out of police officers, firefighters and NHS workers due to rapidly rising cases of the Omicron variant forcing thousands of front-line workers into isolation. Mr Khan made the decision in light of mounting Covid cases and hospital admissions in the capital, alongside staff absences going up 'by massive levels'. He said: 'The surge in cases of the Omicron variant across our capital is hugely concerning, so we are once again declaring a major incident because of the threat of Covid-19 to our city. 'The Omicron variant has quickly become dominant with cases increasing rapidly and the number of patients in our hospitals with Covid-19 on the rise again. 'We are already feeling the impact across the capital and while we are still learning about this variant, it's right that London's key agencies work closely together to minimise the impact on our city, including helping to protect the vital vaccination programme.' It means there will be closer co-ordination between key public services in responding to the situation. The mayor previously declared a major incident on January 8 due to the rapid spread of Covid-19 and its impact on the NHS, but was able to stand it down on February 26 as case numbers fell. Mr Khan also called on people to come forward for their boosters and insisted to those who had not had even a first dose that it is 'never too late' to get a jab. Omicron is now the dominant coronavirus variant in London, with figures published by the UK Health Security Agency showing that 80.8 per cent of a sample of detectable cases in the capital from December 14 and 15 were found to have S gene target failure (SGTF) - a way of detecting the likely presence of Omicron. [link to www.dailymail.co.uk (secure)] London mayor cancels Trafalgar Square New Year's celebration over Omicron fears Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said the capital’s New Year’s Eve celebration in Trafalgar Square has been cancelled “in the interests of public safety”. Last Edited by Dangerous Times on 12/20/2021 06:01 PM |
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