Social distancing is back: keep 1.5 metres apart
or face a fine Corona
November 23, 2021 Social distancing signs in
Amsterdam. Photo: S Boztas
Social
distancing and keeping 1.5 metres apart is to become compulsory again from
Wednesday morning, the justice ministry has announced. Currently, social
distancing is strongly recommended but there was no basis for the requirement
in law, since it was abolished two months ago. However, given the rise of
coronavirus cases, which have gone up 40% in the past week, the cabinet has
decided to bring back the measure, even though it still has to be anchored in
law. Police and council wardens will be able to issue formal warnings from
Wednesday and repeat offenders can be fined €95. The 1.5 metre rule is one of
the most important basic rules to prevent the transmission of coronavirus,
ministers say. Same household The requirement will not apply to people from the
same household or in places where a coronavirus pass is required, such as a
museum or restaurant. Cabinet have sources have also told the Telegraaf that
the press conference scheduled for December 3 will be brought forward to Monday
or Tuesday next week and that ‘all measures are on the table’. Government
health advisors have said that schools should remain open because of the damage
school closures have on children’s development. However, given that most positive
tests are among children of school age and their parents, this is a dilemma for
the government, the Telegraaf said.
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