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Netherlands set to impose partial lockdown amid Covid surge

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The Netherlands is expected to impose western Europe's first partial lockdown since the summer this weekend, in a bid to stop a surge in Covid-19 cases, Dutch broadcaster NOS has reported.

Bars, restaurants and non-essential stores will be ordered to close at 7pm for at least three weeks starting tomorrow, NOS said, citing government sources.

People will be urged to work from home as much as possible, and no audiences will be allowed at sporting events in the coming weeks.

Schools, theatres and cinemas would remain open. Caretaker Prime Minister Mark Rutte's cabinet will take a final decision later today, and will announce the new measures during a televised press conference scheduled for 6pm.

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