Netherlands imposes 'painful' lockdown amid Omicron surge, streets deserted ahead of Christmas holidays
Zee News
Prime Minister Mark Rutte had announced the sudden shut-down on Saturday evening, ordering the closure of all but the most essential stores, as well as restaurants, hairdressers, gyms, museums and other public places from Sunday until at least January 14.
LONDON: Shopping streets in the Netherlands were closed and people’s Christmas plans were in disarray as the country began a lockdown from Sunday aimed at limiting an expected COVID-19 surge.
Prime Minister Mark Rutte had announced the sudden shut-down on Saturday evening, ordering the closure of all but the most essential stores, as well as restaurants, hairdressers, gyms, museums and other public places from Sunday until at least January 14.
Hospitality workers demanded compensation for lost income in the holiday season, while gym owners stressed the importance of exercise during a health crisis.
