- The RIVM reported 14,623 new positive corona tests on Monday. That is 2881 fewer than on Sunday. On average, the number of positive tests is increasing.
- Primary and secondary schools will reopen on Monday, January 10, according to the outgoing cabinet announced. The decision follows positive advice from the OMT.
- The retail sector increased turnover by 5 percent in November. Compared to November 2019, retail turnover increased by 15.9 percent, reports CBS.
- In December, 45,458 mortgages were applied for, 12 percent more than in the same month in 2020. NU.nl writes. The average amount of applications was 266,665 euros.
- Belgium has purchased corona pills from pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and Merck. This concerns 10,000 pieces of both brands. The European Medicines Agency EMA has not yet officially approved the pills. However, the regulator may use the corona pills pending approval. reports HLN.
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