Celebrations of 11/11 will not take place
Last weekend, the Management of Zuyderland indicated that no more patients with Covid can be admitted to their hospitals. Therefore, the mayors of Kerkrade, Heerlen and Brunssum have decided that the 11/11 celebrations in the city cannot go ahead.
Mayor Petra Dassen-Housen: I would have rather not taken this decision either, but I have no choice. I had so much wanted to grant the carnival revellers in Kerkrade the celebration of the 11/11 after everything that has already happened. We have entered into discussions with the organizations concerned and they have indicated, with pain in their hearts, that they understand our vision and accept the decision."
To ensure that arbitrariness does not occur, the mayors hope that nationwide clarity will be established so that municipalities do not have to make their own decisions on an event-by-event basis.