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BRUSSELS, Feb 23 (KUNA) -- Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte Tuesday announced some changes to the current coronavirus regulations, but said the curfew in the Netherlands will be extended until March 15.
Speaking at a press conference at Hague this evening he said secondary schools will open again from March 1 and each pupil should have at least one day's lessons at school.
From March 3, hairdressers and other 'contact' professions can start up again and teenagers and adults up to the age of 27 can play team sports outside, but not formal competitions, Dutch News NL portal quoted him saying.
In addition, from March 3, shops can open to customers by appointment.
All four measures will have a "socially positive impact" Rutte said.
However, the relaxation of the rules is 'not a free ticket' and can be reversed, Rutte warned.
He stressed on wearing a mask in the supermarket, working at home and having a test even with the mildest symptoms.
On his part, health minister Hugo de Jonge told the joint press conference that "it will still be a while before we get our old lives back".
He noted that testing and the vaccination strategy are offering the way forward. (Pickup previous)
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