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Speaking at a press conference at The Hague this evening he said secondary schools will open again from March 1 and each pupil should have at least one day's lessons at school.
Amsterdam mayor: Relax coronavirus measures for young people
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Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema has called on the Dutch government to prioritise the freedom of young people when it comes to relaxing coronavirus restrictions in the Netherlands.
Halsema: Lift coronavirus restrictions for 18 to 25-year-olds
As the number of people vaccinated against COVID-19 grows and the number of infections and deaths continues to fall, many people are looking to the government for answers as to when they can look forward to living under fewer coronavirus restrictions. While people of all age groups are surely hoping for a coronavirus-free world, a number of people have highlighted the severe impact of the pandemic and consequent measures on the freedoms and mental health of younger generations.
Coronavirus lockdown: curfew extended, secondary schools and hairdressers to open?
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With the next coronavirus press conference scheduled for February 23, rumours have started to emerge from The Hague as to what the Netherlands can expect acting Prime Minister Mark Rutte to announce about the coronavirus lockdown.
The Netherlands to ease some coronavirus restrictions
According to sources in The Hague, on Sunday at Rutte’s official residence cabinet ministers and members of the Outbreak Management Team (OMT) discussed whether or not any coronavirus restrictions could be eased and which restrictions would be extended. Rumours suggest that, now that the curfew is protected by a new emergency law, the Dutch government is looking to extend it by a further three weeks, and hopes that doing so will allow for other measures to be lifted.