Flight ban replaced by mandatory quarantine for 25 countries
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The flight ban imposed on high-risk countries by the Dutch government has been lifted from June 1. Instead, all travellers from South Africa, India, and South America will be required to go into quarantine for 10 days upon arrival in the Netherlands.
Travellers from Sweden, India, and South Africa to quarantine for 10 days
The law states that travellers will be required to present a quarantine statement and a recent negative coronavirus test upon arrival in the Netherlands, and will have to quarantine for 10 days, but can choose to get tested for coronavirus after only five days in isolation. If the test is negative, they can come out of quarantine. The rule applies to all travellers, regardless of their mode of transport.
Health Minister Hugo de Jonge has said everyone in the Netherlands can be fully vaccinated and that all coronavirus restrictions could be lifted by Septembe.
Dutch Health Council: Second AstraZeneca jab can be brought forward
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Dutch Health Council: Second AstraZeneca jab can be brought forward
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The Health Council of the Netherlands has issued new advice, stating that the second AstraZeneca jab - which currently takes place after 12 weeks - can be brought forward by up to eight weeks.
Dutch government asks whether second vaccine jab ca be brought forward
Not too long ago, health experts raised concerns about the dates of second jabs, as they were worried people would reschedule their vaccinations in order to go on holiday over the summer. Experts argued that there should be more flexibility when it came to the date of the second injection.
Ministry of Health can’t account for 5,1 billion euros of 2020 budget
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Ministry of Health can’t account for 5,1 billion euros of 2020 budget
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The 2020 report for the Ministry of Health’s outgoing costs in 2020 has revealed that, while billions were spent on attempting to combat and control the spread of coronavirus in the Netherlands, 5,1 billion euros cannot be accounted for.
Ministry of Health can t confirm coronavirus puchases
Every year, the Court of Audit (
Algemeene Rekenkamer) assesses the spending of government bodies, examining how the budget was used and whether the money was spent according to the rules. In the past, the Court of Audit has found several errors when it came to the Ministry of Health’s annual accounts, and this year is no different.