Dutch consider new partial lockdown as coronavirus cases hit record

Dutch consider new partial lockdown as coronavirus cases hit record The Dutch government on Thursday was considering whether to impose Western Europe's first partial lockdown since the summer, as new coronavirus cases jumped to the highest level since the start of the pandemic. Reuters Reuters

AMSTERDAM, Nov 11 (Reuters) - The Dutch government on Thursday was considering whether to impose Western Europe's first partial lockdown since the summer, as new coronavirus cases jumped to the highest level since the start of the pandemic.

A surge in infections that started when social distancing measures were lifted late September has put pressure on hospitals throughout the country, forcing them to scale back regular care to treat COVID-19 patients. read more

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