Brief economic corona news from February 1
FHI, Federation of Technology Industries – February 1, 2021
- The RIVM reports 3280 new confirmed corona infections on Monday. That is the lowest number since October 1. The number of positive tests on a weekly basis is also still decreasing.
- Restaurants, shops and other establishments may open to a limited extent for pick-up orders from 10 February. The other corona restrictions will be extended by three weeks, according to at the NOS to read. The curfew may end on February 9 and primary schools will reopen.
- The national debt rose by 42 billion euros to 379 billion euros in 2020, reports CBSThe NOW scheme in particular, amounting to 13 billion euros, represents a significant cost item in combating the economic consequences of the corona crisis.
- The Purchasing Managers Index of association Nevi, an important indicator of sentiment within Dutch industry, rose from 58.2 to 58.8 points in January. There is mainly solid order growth. This seems to indicate that the recovery in industry is continuing.
- The Corona Crisis Think Tank has been commissioned by the SER proposals formulated for tackling the corona crisis and the period after. For example, the think tank wants to start preparing recovery policy in consultation with society and to continue or intensify support for entrepreneurs, employees and vulnerable groups.
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