The comments were announced on Monday, the evening of the 14th day of Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s birthday, and had the effect of a hammer blow. Imprisonment warrant for 5 weeks. Simply because the situation in the Netherlands is deteriorating: 10,000 new cases per day, which raises fears that a large number will be accepted by the end of the year. More than 10,000 people died in the Netherlands, but mainly during the first spring waves; On the second day, the country was relatively saved and suddenly there was a stagnation in terms of prohibitions. Perhaps this is the explanation.
So this time it’s no longer a joke. Activities are strict: closing all unnecessary stores from midnight yesterday, hair salons, museums, cinemas, and gymnasiums; All of the school’s classes ended face to face tomorrow, and it was a big surprise for the teachers who did not expect such a result and a very strong motivation to work. A small exception during the holidays: we can bring three family members, no more.
The Dutch understand this very well, although the impact on the economy is expected to be significant. In fact, two-thirds of the Dutch have approved Mark Rutte’s move, and a search for a new application will begin in March. They even claim full control of 49% to prevent infection. As the pandemic worsened at the end of November, many Dutch had liked these announcements earlier.
The Netherlands is not the only European country that is tightening measures; Germany and Belgium are two very clear examples.
In Germany, the new measures will be announced on Sunday, January 13th and will last for 15 weeks to 4 weeks until January 10. The results are very similar to those in the Netherlands: the closure of non-essential businesses, schools and daycare centers. Strong incentive to work remotely. Restricted family connections, 5 adults per family, no longer, the maximum contact limit set for the holidays.
This is very strict in Belgium. Nonessential stores, gyms and cultural venues are often closed. Only museums and swimming pools are open. Walk-in vacation: Only one guest per home is permitted. Grandmother, grandfather. This is. There is also a curfew in Belgium, the timing of which varies from region to region.
There are curfew orders and operations in Italy and Spain, which again vary greatly by region. But keep in mind that restrictions in Italy will be very strict during the end of the year holidays, especially the ban on moving from one region to another: this will limit family reunification. Note that with 65,000 deaths, Italy is the country with the largest number of deaths in Europe, along with the United Kingdom.
So it is a bit loose when it comes to tightening confinement in our neighbors, which of course can raise questions. But you have to keep two things in mind. In France, these measures have generally been more stringent in recent weeks than in Germany or the Netherlands. Finally, recently the epidemic situation, although uncontrolled in France, has witnessed a very worrying development in our neighboring countries, especially in Germany and the Netherlands.
Finally, it should be noted that another country, such as France, is relaxing its activities, which is the United Kingdom. Boris Johnson decided to reduce the restrictions that allow the British to spend the holidays with their families: three different families can meet together. Depending on the region, non-essential businesses can reopen: it is dangerous, for example in Birmingham, Manchester or Newcastle, where the virus is most common.
This prison relaxation has been widely criticized on the other side of the channel: several professional medical journals are already announcing that they will launch a third wave after the recess. And the leader of the opposition, Occupational Health StormBoris Johnson is summoned this morning to reconsider his stance and recover from a harsh prison term. In short, discussions and disputes on this issue are not confined to France.
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