Prognosis
The Netherlands to Allow Bars, Restaurants to Reopen From June 1
- Dutch government cautiously lifting constraints to aid economy
- Cinemas, museums can also open doors again - with conditions
Shoppers walk near a roundabout set up to indicate direction to apply social distancing in downtown Utrecht, the Netherlands on May 17.
Photographer: Robin Van Lonkhuijsen/AFP via Getty Images
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The Dutch government confirmed that bars and restaurants can start opening for business again next month as the country slowly lifts more restrictions to aid an economy hurting from the coronavirus outbreak.
Bars and restaurants are allowed to reopen beginning at noon on June 1 for up to 30 guests excluding staff as long as they adhere to the 1.5 meter distance rule, Prime Minister Mark Rutte said during a press briefing in The Hague on Tuesday.