Skip to main content
Netherlands News in English

Main navigation

  • Top stories
  • Health
  • Crime
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Tech
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Weird
  • 1-1-2
Image
A sign promoting social distancing in front of the palace at Dam Square in Amsterdam. 19 March 2021.
A sign promoting social distancing in front of the palace at Dam Square in Amsterdam. 19 March 2021. - Credit: NL Times / NL Times - License: All Rights Reserved
Health
Politics
Coronavirus
coronavirus restrictions
social distancing
Covid-19
SARS-CoV-2
Outbreak Management Team
vaccination
Covid-19 vaccination
Friday, 29 October 2021 - 07:49

Share this article:

Gov't not considering separate measures for unvaccinated: report

The Cabinet is currently not looking at different measures for unvaccinated people to reduce the number of coronavirus infections. The Outbreak Management Team advised the government to re-stress the advice to work from home, avoid crowds, and keep your distance where possible, a source within the OMT told AD.

Severe measures like curfew or school closures are not on the table, the source said.

The Cabinet is also considering implementing coronavirus access passes in more places, such as at swimming pools and amateur sports. The OMT also advised considering the broader use of the access passes at local coronavirus hotspots.

The government will meet on Friday to discuss the OMT advice. A press conference is expected on Tuesday.

A total of 944 coronavirus patients are currently hospitalized - less than in previous waves, but the ICU capacity is limited. Hospitals are also trying to continue regular care as much as possible. Four out of five Covid-19 patients in ICU are not vaccinated.

More like this

Image
Cropped view of doctor in latex gloves holding syringe and vaccine on blurred foreground near patient
Annual Covid vaccine booster recommended for vulnerable population, healthcare workers
Image
Vials of Covid-19 vaccines produced by Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca. March 21, 2021
Unvaccinated were twice as likely to die from Covid as vaccinated: Nivel
Image
A woman receives a Covid-19 booster jab at a GGD facility. 30 Dec. 2021
New round of Covid vaccinations starting today
Image
A healthworker looking through a window in Hospital during the coronavirus pandemic.
Five years after first Covid-19 infection Netherlands is even less prepared for pandemic
Make NL Times your top Google source

Follow us:

Latest stories

  • Wasteful Oranje punished as Algeria snatch late victory in World Cup warm-up
  • Dutch State buys medieval ring found with metal detector for €83,150
  • Rotterdam shooting suspect arrested in Spain within days of fleeing
  • Nearly 90% of Dutch dermatologists link TikTok skincare trends to patient skin problems
  • Dogs falling ill, dying after swimming in the IJmeer near Amsterdam & Almere

Top stories

  • Court rules Ye can remain in Netherlands for Arnhem performances this week
  • New A'dam coalition planning parking +tourist tax hike, free public transport for kids
  • European Commission tells Netherlands to stop extra border controls
  • Pregnant woman thrown to ground at Zeist asylum shelter was trying to ask cop a question
  • Senior Dutch virologist, colleague accused of smuggling inactive Mpox into United States

© 2012-2026, NL Times, All rights reserved.

Footer menu

  • Change Privacy Settings
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
  • Partner Content