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Netherlands brings back mask mandate
The Netherlands has reactivated rules ordering the wearing of face masks again in public places following a sharp rise in Covid cases.
Covid-19 cases have been steadily rising with numbers up 39% on the previous week.
That equates to more than 300 infections per 100,000 people,
Hospitalisations were up nearly one-third.
Masks are required at shops and other public facilities while people are advised to work from home as much as possible.
Prime Minister Mark Rutte to urged everyone to follow guidance and to stay at home if they have symptoms.
"Our own behaviour is crucial, a very large part of our coronavirus policy depends on it," the PM said.
"It won’t surprise anyone that we have a difficult message. Infections and hospital admissions are rising quickly,"
The use of the country’s ‘corona pass’ would be extended this week to more public places including museums, gyms and theme parks.
It is one of the first countries in western Europe to re-impose curbs to this extent, which also includes the reintroducing of 1.5-metre social distancing.
Booster shots for the over-60s would be rolled out soon, the government said..
About 84% of the adult population has been vaccinated.
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