Coronavirus digest: Netherlands lifts curfew, opens cafes
25 April 2021 |
3:53 pm
The Dutch government plans to ease restrictions, and allow cafes to reopen from 12 to 6 p.m. with up to 50 people. The country is ramping up its vaccination rollout, as cases continue to rise. Follow DW for the latest.
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