The Belgian federal government on Friday adopted a new package of measures to counter the wave of COVID-19, which is again pressing hospitals in the country.
The decisions of the Federal Advisory Committee, which met for the third time in three weeks, focus primarily on private life and education.
next Monday, The use of the mask will become mandatory for children from six years of age., including schools, where the Belgian authorities estimate a high number of infections.
Experts paint an alarming scenario, with the virus spreading massively among children, and suggesting not only the use of masks, but the immediate closure of schools.
Therefore, today’s decision does not live up to the experts’ suggestion. Educational institutions will remain operating for another two weeks, with “strict” rules regarding broadcasting classes.
Schools will close one week before the holiday season, on December 20, and will resume 10 days after New Year’s Eve.
