Netherlands bans flights to Britain and South America

that Dutch government Abhinaya announced on Wednesday that it would impose a one-night curfew and limit the maximum number of visitors to a single home, in addition to temporarily banning flights between the Netherlands. The uk, Due to fears of new tensions in South Africa and many South American countries.

Most of these measures will only be able to be implemented in support of the Dutch Congress, for which the executive hopes to clarify this afternoon about the sanctions, before confirming the application of the measures, which would prohibit current total imprisonment, Where only essential services remain open.

In a press conference, Prime Minister Mark Rutte explained that, to avoid a third wave, he would ask Parliament to implement a curfew, which would take effect from next Saturday or Sunday, and at least until 9 February, and this It will be implemented from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm, at which time a fine of 95 euros will be imposed in case of violation of prohibition to go out on the road.

During the curfew, citizens can only go out in a few exceptions, including work reasons, provided they have a statement from the employer and walk their dogs, but only one person can do so, without the company of other members. Family

“We have to prepare once again, we have to make sure that we fight this virus together.” Rutte emphasized, to justify the imposition of additional restrictions in a country that finds itself with all non-essential activity and schools closed since mid-December.

As of 23 January, travelers arriving from countries considered to be at high risk for coronovirus will also have to undergo a rapid test before entering the country, although they are still required to certify a negative PCR from the country of origin . For the aircraft.

There will also be compulsory ten-day quarantine for travelers, which until now was only one “Immediate recommendation” The compliance of which was not monitored is something that the government and Congress would have to agree on, which is why until then, there is a ban on flights between countries outside the Schengen zone, where the new tension is already out of control. Is outside

These countries include the United Kingdom, South Africa, Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Chile, Colombia. Ecuador, French Guiana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela.

Health Minister, Hugo de Jonge, promised to accelerate vaccination campaign after rest The European UnionTherefore, only half of the second dose injected in the future will be stored, while the rest will be used to deliver the first vaccine to more citizens. Republic.