and France are also reportedly considering new restrictions as the new variant spreads across Europe. They must also quarantine once they arrive for 14 days. Caretaker Prime Minister Mark Rutte said in a hastily called news conference, I stand here tonight in a somber mood The Netherlands will go back into lockdown from tomorrow, adding the new restrictions were unavoidable. Only German citizens and residents can enter the country from the UK and must show proof of a negative COVID-19 test, as of midnight on Sunday. The Netherlands entered a strict new lockdown Sunday due to fears over the Omicron coronavirus variant, and the UK's health minister wouldn't rule out further restrictions, as Europe braces for a. Omicron will likely become the dominant coronavirus variant in the Netherlands in December and January, Dutch infectious disease expert Jaap van Dissel said, according to Reuters.Įlsewhere, Germany has imposed travel restrictions on the UK.
Many developed countries, however, are sticking to the view that vaccine rollouts mean lockdowns are unnecessary, with Britain, for instance, relying on booster shots to increase immunity.There were 14,616 confirmed cases reported in 24 hours, down from a peak of around 23,000 in late November.
Austria on Thursday said it was days away from placing millions of unvaccinated people in lockdown. To contain the outbreak, the government's pandemic advisory panel on Thursday recommended imposing a partial lockdown and to limit entrance to public places to people who have been fully vaccinated or have recently recovered from a coronavirus infection.Ī new lockdown would mean a drastic turn in policy for the Dutch government, which until last month thought that a relatively high vaccination rate would mean it could further ease measures towards the end of the year.īut it is not alone in considering strict measures as infections spike to record levels. The new wave of infections has put pressure on hospitals throughout the country, forcing them to scale back regular care again to treat COVID-19 patients. New coronavirus infections in the country of 17.5 million have increased rapidly after social distancing measures were dropped late September and hit a record of around 16,300 in 24 hours on Thursday. Schools, theatres and cinemas would remain open.Ĭaretaker Prime Minister Mark Rutte's cabinet will take a final decision later on Friday, and will announce the new measures during a televised press conference scheduled for 1800 GMT.
People will be urged to work from home as much as possible, and no audiences will be allowed at sporting events in the coming weeks. for at least three weeks starting Saturday, NOS said, citing government sources. FILE PHOTO: An empty street is seen during lockdown in Amsterdam, Netherlands December 15 2020, REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw reuters_tickers This content was published on Novem07:06 Novem07:06ĪMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The Netherlands will impose Western Europe's first partial lockdown since the summer this weekend, in a bid to stop a surge in COVID-19 cases, Dutch broadcaster NOS said on Friday.īars, restaurants and non-essential stores will be ordered to close at 7 P.M.
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