New Covid restrictions the last step before lockdown; Restaurants/bars most likely to be closed

New restrictions on society being prepared by the Dutch Cabinet in response to a dramatic rise in coronavirus infections will be the last effort to slow the spread of the virus before the country is placed into another lockdown. The new measures, expected to be announced at a press conference Tuesday night by Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Health Minister Hugo de Jonge are most likely to hit restaurants, bars, cafes, pubic transportation and amateur sports the hardest.

The government was still debating Monday night whether to close hospitality businesses altogether, or limit their opening hours further, broadcasters RTL Nieuws and NOS reported based on interviews with anonymous sources. The food and beverage businesses could also be ordered to close at 6 p.m. daily, and remain shut during weekends, sources told the Telegraaf.

Primary schools and secondary schools are likely to remain open. However, the litany of…

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