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Mar 23, 2020
Manja van Kesteren

Managing Editor at IamExpat Media

Managing Editor at IamExpat Media. Manja studied English and Creative & Professional Writing at the University of Wolverhampton in the UK. She has been working as a content editor and SEO copywriter since 2007, in both the English and Dutch language. As any writer should, she is VERY passionate about books, as well as arts and crafts, Netflix, metal music, cheese, and her silly guinea pigs.Read more

At today’s coronavirus press conference, extra measures were announced. They are as follows:

  • All social gatherings are banned until June 1. The 100-people limit is no longer valid. There will be exceptions when it comes to funerals and church weddings.
  • Mayors will get more power to take additional measures, if and when necessary. This includes closing public spaces, such as parks, playgrounds, beaches, etc. If shops don’t follow the rules, they may be closed as well.
  • If people (groups of three or more) don’t follow the announced measures, including the 1,5-metre distance rule, they may be fined. Companies can get a fine of up to 4.000 euros, while civilians can get a fine of up to 400 euros per person.
  • Hairdressers and nail salons will be closed.
  • If one person in your home has a fever, the whole household should stay indoors.
  • A maximum of three visitors is allowed in each household, and only if it’s possible to adhere to the 1,5-metre distance rule.

Intelligent lockdown

Prime Minister Rutte called the extra measures “an intelligent lockdown”, hoping these stricter measures will be enough to avoid a total lockdown. This means you can still go outside for some fresh air (preferably alone), go to work if you can’t work from home, and do your grocery shopping (also preferably alone).

Are you worried about having symptoms? Read Coronavirus: What are the symptoms and how can you avoid getting it?

By Manja van Kesteren