Covid-19 measures

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Intensive care specialist Diederik Gommers appearing before the parliamentary committee on the handling of the coronavirus pandemic. 15 June 2026
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ICU doctor tells Covid inquiry that rules must never again leave patients to die alone
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The Tweede Kamer COVID-19 inquiry committee during a press conference on witness hearings. May 21, 2026.
Politics
Rutte, Schoof, De Jonge set for second week of Dutch COVID-19 inquiry hearings
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Doctor in latex gloves taking samples for a COVID-19 PCR test from man
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Health authorities urge caution as new COVID-19 variant spreads in the Netherlands
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Shopping in Covid-19 pandemic - Buying toilet paper, wearing a mask
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Netherlands woefully underprepared for a new pandemic, health services say
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Doctor in latex gloves taking samples for a COVID-19 PCR test from man
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Amsterdam Mayor Halsema reflects on controversial measures during COVID-19 crisis
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Bundled up bikers entering the Rijksmuseum tunnel under their billboard celebrating the winter season, Amsterdam 7 February 2018
BusinessCultureArtLifestyle
Over 2 million fewer museum visitors in 2021 compared to 2020
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Theater
HealthBusiness
Early closure is the same as lockdown, cinemas and theaters say
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Server in restaurant
HealthBusiness
Restaurants protest late information on Covid restrictions for hospitality sector
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Beer
HealthBusiness
Outbreak Team: Reopen everything with 8 p.m. closing time
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Nederland in Verzet protesters commemorate "coffee battle"
Health
Anti-coronavirus measures protesters march through Amsterdam, unite at Museumplein
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Outside an Amsterdam Oost restaurant just before opening hours. 5 October 2021
HealthBusiness
62% say Covid rules should be relaxed further; Strong support for hospitality, cultural sector
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Cropped view of barista holding brown disposable cup
HealthBusiness
Utrecht mayor threatens to fine open restaurants, cafes and bars
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Barista with masks holds open sign
HealthBusiness
Stores, hair salons & gyms reopen today; Restaurants to open in protest
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Chair on an empty theater stage
HealthCultureArt
Disappointing cultural sector remains shut: State Secretary
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People dancing in a nightclub
Crime
Police end party with 400 guests in Haarlem
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Open sign hanging in store window
HealthBusiness
Some non-essential stores open to "drink coffee" to protest lockdown
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Virologist Marion Koopmans
Health
OMT-member Koopmans cautions increase in Covid-19 patients still possible
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Dutch Police Officer at the crime scene.
Crime
Police shut down illegal rave in Gelderland with hundreds of guests
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Police officers
Crime
Enforcing Covid measures and firework ban not priority during New Year's: police chief
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A sign saying face masks are required on the water-based public transportation services in Rotterdam. 13 June 2020
Health
Despite positive news about Omicron variant, no restrictions loosened for the time being
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Group of friends celebrating Christmas
HealthCultureLifestyle
Around a third of Dutch won't stick to maximum number of household guests
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Working parent with child
Business
Workers deal with extra stress as schools close a week early
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Schiphol
HealthBusiness
Schiphol retail workers "pissed" and scared non-essential airport stores are still open
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DJ mixer
Crime
Three illegal parties ended hours after lockdown announcement