- The RIVM reports 2,253 new corona infections, 728 more than on Monday. Over the past seven days, the number of positive tests has also doubled to an average of 1,220 positive tests per day.
- People who have been fully vaccinated must now wait two weeks before being allowed access to the catering industry or events where a distance of 1.5 meters is not possible. The tightening follows the rising infection figures, writes the NOS.
- The number of corona infections is also increasing in Belgium. Virologist Steven Van Gucht says by the time that there is no reason to panic and the increase can largely be explained by the increase in the number of tests.
- Exports of goods to Germany increased by 10.5 percent in the first four months of 2021 to a value of 40.6 billion euros, according to reports CBS. It is striking that this is not only an increase compared to last year, but also an export growth of 5 percent compared to 2019. In that year, export figures were at a historic high.
- The industry in Germany had a less good month in May than April: more people arrived according to the German statistics agency Destatis 3.7 percent fewer orders received. The number of orders from countries outside the EU even fell by 9 percent.
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