Dutch health min. confirms lockdown easing likely continues on June 5
The Netherlands is very likely going to press forward with the third stage of coronavirus lockdown easing on Saturday, June 5, said Health Minister Hugo de Jonge on Wednesday. He was very optimistic about the latest data about coronavirus infections, Covid-19 hospitalizations, and Covid-19 vaccination progress in the country.
He said that, "all numbers that need to fall are falling, and all numbers that need to rise are rising." The Cabinet will make a final decision about which restrictions will be relaxed on Friday. The decision will be announced at a press conference this Friday evening, but was likely to include allowing all hospitality businesses, including restaurants, cafes, bars and pubs, to allow a maximum of thirty people indoors depending on the size of the facility, broadcaster NOS reported.
The latest government roadmap to exiting lockdown is a six-step plan presented by De Jonge and Prime Minister Mark Rutte at a press conference in April. It states that at the third step allows cafes and restaurants to serve customers indoors, cultural institutions like museums can open their doors to visitors, and venues like cinemas and theaters can host ticket holders. The use of indoor sports facilities, and participation in more outdoor sports activities is also allowed.