Travel to the Netherlands during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go
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If you're planning a trip to the Netherlands, here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the global coronavirus pandemic.
(CNN) — If you're planning to travel to the Netherlands, here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The basics
The Netherlands introduced a strict lockdown in December 2020, following a rapid rise in Covid-19 cases. The country's first night time curfew since World War II was brought in in January, leading to rioting in major cities. As of November 2021, a number of restrictions have been reintroduced due to rising cases, and a partial lockdown is currently in effect.
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