Brussels, November 18th : .The Belgian authorities announced new measures in an effort to reduce the number of coronavirus-related cases.
They include mandatory mask wear in public spaces. “The virus is three times more contagious than the virus of 2020,” said Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, following the announcement of the new measures.
After the announcement of new measures, Prime Minister Alexander De Croo stated that the virus was three times more infectious than the 2020 virus.
“We put emphasis on prevention and protection, not closure,” he added.He said, “We place emphasis on prevention and safety, not closing.”
Wearing a face mask will be mandatory for everyone from the age of 10, except at school.Everyone must wear a mask starting at the age 10 except for school.This will apply in all closed public places such as public transport, shops, cinemas, and during outdoor events subject to the obligation.
The requirement will be enforced in any closed public place such as shops, public transport and cinemas.It also applies to outdoor events that are subject to this obligation.
Teleworking becomes compulsory in the private sector and in all public administrations, unless the nature of the function or the continuity of activities does not allow it, Xinhua news agency reported.Teleworking is now mandatory in both the public and private sectors, unless it’s impossible due to the nature or continuity of activity, Xinhua reported.
The “Covid Safe Ticket Plus” (CST+), which combines the CST and the wearing of the mask will be required to enter restaurants, as well as for public and private events with more than 50 people indoor and 100 people outside.For restaurants and public events that have more than 50 persons indoors and over 100 outside, the “Covid Safe Ticket Plus”, which combines CST with the wear of the mask, will be needed.
The Prime Minister warned that social distancing should be observed at 1.5 metres, noting that a new vaccination campaign for a booster dose is being prepared.Prime Minister warns that 1.5m should be considered social distance.He also noted that there is a new vaccine campaign to boost the effectiveness of this booster.
The number of infections, hospitalizations and intensive care patients has almost doubled across the country in the past two weeks.
In the last two weeks, the number of hospitalizations, intensive care patients and infections has nearly doubled in Belgium.Belgium has so far recorded a total of 1,524,862 infection cases and 26,444 deaths since the start of the pandemic.
Since the outbreak of the pandemic, Belgium has seen 1,524862 cases of infection and 26444 deaths.
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