Belgian government: No mass gatherings until at least the 31st of August

The Belgian government are the latest government to announce an extension to their lockdown deadline until at least the 3rd of May in the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic. However, Belgian Prime Minister Sophie Wilmès also announced that no mass gatherings which includes sporting events will be able to take place until the 31st of August as things currently stand.

-The lockdown measures will be extended until 3 May.

-Garden centres and do-it-yourself stores are allowed to reopen, under the same conditions of social distancing as ordinary food stores.

-Residents of residential care centres may receive one visitor, designated in advance, provided that this person has had no symptoms of illness in the last 2 weeks, and that each time this person is the same.

-There will be no mass events, such as summer festivals, until at least 31 August.

-The police will continue to punish people who violate the measures.

The MXGP of Belgium at Lommel is currently scheduled to take place on the 1st and 2nd of August but due to the new update from the Belgian government that’s now likely to change.

Source: Brussels Times

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