Cabinet extends corona measures until April 28

The government has extended the existing measures in place to limit the spread of the coronavirus until Tuesday, April 28. Events and gatherings that require a permit will remain prohibited until June 1.

The advice to work from home as much as possible remains, as does the advice to keep a distance of 1.5 meters. The practice of contact professions, such as masseurs and hairdressers, also remains prohibited. Sports facilities, catering and childcare, among others, will remain closed until April 28. In any case, schools will remain closed until after the May holidays.

By April 21 at the latest, the cabinet will consider whether there will be another extension of the existing measures. Rutte did say during his press conference on Tuesday evening that the Netherlands will 'not suddenly return to the normal situation' after April 28.

According to the government, the extension is necessary in the fight against the coronavirus. The government believes that the extension helps to protect vulnerable groups and ensure that healthcare providers and hospitals can cope with the pressure.

The most important measures up to and including April 28 are listed again:

• Schools and catering establishments closed until April 28.
• Events without a permit are prohibited until April 28.
• Licensed events are prohibited until June 1.
• There is urgent advice to work from home as much as possible. Always stay indoors in case of complaints, and in case of fever in a family member, the entire family.
• Contact professions such as hairdressers and beauticians are not allowed to work until April 28.
• Mayors may close locations.
• Anyone who does not keep sufficient distance can receive a fine of up to 390 euros.