As per the latest advice from the Outbreak Management Team (OMT), Dutch Health Minister Ernst Kuipers has confirmed the government's decision to lift the majority of the remaining coronavirus restrictions, including the 1G policy and face mask mandate on public transport.
On Wednesday, March 23, the following restrictions and rules will be lifted in the Netherlands:
While most of the remaining rules will soon disappear, Kuipers emphasised that certain simple so-called basic rules remain in effect, and asked the public to continue to maintain distance where possible, wash their hands regularly and thoroughly, get tested if they're showing symptoms, and isolate if they test positive for COVID-19.
In addition to the above relaxations, the Dutch government has decided to lift the advice for those with jobs in the Netherlands to work partially from home. Starting March 16, the government no longer asks people to work from home at least 50 percent of the time.