The government only considers the curfew a bridge too far, but beyond that, schools, non-essential shops and so-called transfer locations such as zoos and cinemas are imminent. Gyms should also close their doors again, but it is still unclear how outdoor sports are dealt with. Around this time, all group chairmen will also be updated about the intentions.
Contact professions such as hairdressers must also stop, only medical contact professions such as physiotherapists are excluded. People have to stay at home as much as possible. According to insiders, the measures will take effect tonight at midnight to prevent a run on shops tomorrow.
Schools must close their doors from Wednesday and switch to online education. It concerns both primary and secondary schools. Childcare should also close. Shelter would only remain possible for people with an essential profession.
Stores are closing for the first time since the start of the crisis. This spring, some shops closed their doors themselves, but there was no obligation from the government.
Prime Minister Rutte addresses the country at 7 p.m. tonight about the far-reaching measures.
The cabinet will also recommend refraining from home visits as much as possible, the maximum is two people. Except at Christmas: then the number of three is allowed.
Increase
The cabinet wants to use the measures to suppress the ever-increasing contamination figures. That number has been around 10,000 for several days.
