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Netherlands and Czech Republic to head into strict Christmas lockdowns
Countries follow Germany’s lead amid fears of surge in infections and Italy weighs up similar measuresCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe Netherlands and the Czech Republic have said they will follow Germany into strict second lockdowns over the holiday period, with Italy weighing similar measures to avoid a fresh surge in coronavirus infections over Christmas and New Year.In a rare television address, the Dutch prime minister, Mark Rutte, said non-essential shops and businesses, gyms, museums, cinemas and theatres would close for five weeks after the country’s seven-day new case average rose by more than 40% in the past week. Continue reading...
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