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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.
New travel advice from May 15: More freedom to travel internationally
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New travel advice from May 15: More freedom to travel internationally
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As was announced by Health Minister Hugo de Jonge at the press conference on May 11, the government’s travel advice is changing from May 15. Since last year, the Dutch government has been asking everyone in the Netherlands to not travel abroad unless it is absolutely necessary. But, from Saturday, members of the public will be allowed to travel to certain “low-risk” countries.
Dutch government changes travel advice for summer 2021
From May 15, the government will issue travel advice for each individual country, coding it either green (no known risks), yellow (limited measures against coronavirus), or orange (high risk, only necessary travel) depending on the number of coronavirus infections.
Dutch government postpones relaxation of coronavirus restrictions
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Dutch government postpones relaxation of coronavirus restrictions
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According to the five-step plan outlined at the press conference on April 13, Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Health Minister Hugo de Jonge should’ve hosted a press conference on Monday evening, announcing certain coronavirus measures would be relaxed from May 11. However, the Dutch government has decided to postpone relaxation for the time being.
Gyms, cinemas, and theme parks to stay closed until May 18
The five-step plan stated that, should the number of coronavirus infections and hospitalisations fall, May 11 should see gyms, zoos, cinemas, and theme parks reopen, with more freedoms granted for outdoor sports and the arts / culture sector.
Drop in hospitalisations means next week s relaxations look increasingly likely
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Drop in hospitalisations means next week s relaxations look increasingly likely
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At the press conference on May 11, Prime Minister Mark Rutte revealed that, if the number of coronavirus patients in Dutch hospitals fell by 20 percent over the course of the week, a handful of coronavirus restrictions would be lifted on May 19. The good news is that the number of coronavirus infections and hospitalisations is continuing to fall, and the relaxations planned for Wednesday are looking increasingly likely.
Coronavirus situation in the Netherlands looks hopeful
On May 13, 6.088 infections were reported, over 400 fewer than the average from the previous seven days. On May 12, 163 hospital admissions were reported, 50 fewer than the average from the previous seven days. In addition to this, Health Minister Hugo de Jonge announced that the Netherlands had reached the significant m