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Netherlands poised to ease lockdown restrictions

Government
Will Payne
14 January 2022

The Netherlands is set to ease its lockdown restrictions on Saturday (15 January), according to reports in the national press.

The Netherlands is easing its testing rules (Credit: Joao Guimaraes / Unsplash)

The Independent, citing local sources, claimed non-essential stores, hairdressers and gyms will be able to open from Saturday (15 January), with a limit on customer numbers. 

Students will also be allowed back to colleges and universities – but bars, restaurants, museums and other attractions are expected to remain closed.

The plans are reportedly set to be finalised on Friday (14 January).

The Netherlands has been under strict lockdown rules since 19 December, with all public venues, shops and dining establishments closed.