While most countries are imposing strict restrictions amid the increasing cases of Corona, the Netherlands government has taken a shocking decision. The Netherlands has announced the easing of restrictions. Whereas record cases have been registered there last week.
Despite the increasing cases of Coronavirus, the Netherlands has started easing strict restrictions. The government has announced that cafes, bars and restaurants can now be opened till 10 pm. However, those going there will have to show the Corona Negative Report and Vaccination Certificate. Let us tell you that the cases of corona are increasing rapidly in the Netherlands. In such a situation, its easing of strict restrictions raises serious questions.
‘Risk but necessary decision’
According to the news published in our affiliate website WION, the government has kept the nightclubs closed for the time being and has limited the number of people attending sports and cultural events to 1,250. The new rules will be effective till March 8. Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on Tuesday evening, ‘Amidst increasing cases of infection, we are taking a big step today to unlock the Netherlands. It is a risky decision, but a necessary one. At the same time, experts have criticized this decision of the President.
Hospitality Sector Was Angry
In view of the outbreak of Corona in the Netherlands, restaurants and cultural places were closed for the last one month. Apart from this, the quarantine rules in the country are also very strict, due to which the classes of most of the primary schools were almost closed. Let us tell you that the Dutch Prime Minister was facing the ire of the hospitality sector because he imposed a lockdown in this sector, while allowing shops, gyms, hairdressers and sex workers to resume their business from 15 January Was.
Record cases surfaced
There was also a demonstration last week regarding the strict restrictions of the government. However, despite strict measures, there was no decrease in the cases of corona in the country. The National Institute of Health (RIVM) said on Tuesday that a record 366,120 cases were registered last week, an increase of 51 percent. Significantly, about 90 percent of the population of the Netherlands has been vaccinated.
