Wednesday, Jan. 6, marked the official launch of corona vaccination. In 2021, everyone aged 18 and older in the Netherlands will receive an invitation to be vaccinated against the corona virus.
The cabinet is greatly expanding the support package for jobs and the economy. Vaccination has begun, which provides perspective. At the same time, the reality is that this is a leaden period for entrepreneurs.
The college regularly informs the city council about what is being done to mitigate the effects of the corona crisis. It does this in the form of so-called council information letters.
During the Euroderaad (joint council Kerkrade-Herzogenrath), the request was made to the mayors of Kerkrade and Herzogenrath to inform their residents about the agreements that are in place regarding fireworks in the Nieuwstraat at New Year's Eve.
Safety Region South Limburg and the 16 municipalities receive many questions from residents and business owners about what the new corona measures mean in specific situations. In some cases, the interpretation is still unclear, so we cannot provide immediate answers.
In the Netherlands, there is an obligation to wear a mouth mask in public indoor areas, for example in stores, public transport or the library. In principle, this also applies to people with disabilities.
The coronavirus is once again rampant. In recent weeks we have seen a rapid increase in the number of infections, up to about 9,000 per day. Hospitals and nursing homes are also adding patients every day.
Effective December 1, 2020, the Temporary Measures COVID-19 Act will go into effect for the next three months. This will put an end to emergency ordinances as declared by security regions in recent months.
The Tegemoetkoming Vaste Lasten (TVL) for the fourth quarter of 2020 can be applied for via the website of the Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland from November 25, 12:00 noon.
