Despite high rates of daily coronavirus infections, the Netherlands will reopen primary and secondary schools on January 10 after being under a stringent COVID-19 lockdown for the past two weeks, the government informed on Monday.
Hospital admissions have decreased significantly since the country went into lockdown in December, with schools closing a week earlier than scheduled for the winter holidays, the administration stated.
At a press conference, Education Minister Arie Slob remarked, ;This is wonderful news for students, and it’s crucial for their development and mental well-being that they can go to school.’
Vocational schools and universities will not reopen until at least January 17, but will offer online classes until then.
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