Deepl translation : Social Image - Selection of signals from society (SCP)* • A number of groups in society appear to have been hit harder by the corona crisis than other groups. The differences increased in various areas, such as in employm ent, income, education, loneliness and well - being. The impact of The impact of the corona crisis furthermore reinforces the vulnerabilities that we as a society that we as a society already had and had identified before. • There are many concerns about the impact of the crisis on youth and young adults. Many measures interfere with the core of their social lives, while contacts with peers are important for them precisely because of the development of their identity. Among them we see a decrease in psychologi cal wellbeing and a high percentage with some to strong feelings of feelings of loneliness. Prolonged loneliness can lead to mental health problems. complaints. • Young people are vulnerable because of their risk of loneliness and a higher chance of unemplo yment. The latter also applies to the less educated and to people of non - Western origin.Much is still unclear about the (long - term) consequences of the corona crisis. The social consequences of the crisis - such as lower psychological well - being, feelings of loneliness wellbeing, feelings of loneliness and accumulated debts - are recovering less quickly than the infection rates. It is important to keep the development in social effects to be monitored. • Social confidence, after a small upturn at the beginnin g of the corona crisis, declined slightly as early as the summer of 2020 and has since stabilized and returned back around pre - corona crisis levels. • Political confidence was also high at the beginning of the crisis, but has fallen sharply thereafter. Trust in politics was low in October 2021, and addition, citizens are concerned about, among other things, corona, rising prices, the housing market and an increasing divide in society. • Research by the SCP shows that corona policy is not the only explanatory fa ctor for declining trust in politics and support for policies. Already before the summer we noted that the aftermath of the benefits affair also discussions about the Dutch administrative culture after the election of the new House of Representatives and o pinions on the slow formation process are weighty explanations. • Various studies have shown that people are finding it increasingly difficult understand why some rules of conduct apply in one situation and not in another. in one situation and not in anothe r. • Clear and transparent communication and accessible information provision is important for support in society and trust in institutions. • It also remains important to clearly substantiate the purpose and effectiveness of existing or new measures. It also remains important to clearly substantiate the purpose and effectiveness of existing or new measures. In addition, all the considerations in the choices, including insights about behavior and society, especially if the effectiveness of measures is uncertai n. effectiveness of measures is uncertain. This information must be comprehensible and accessible to everyone understandable and accessible for everyone and people must be able to bear the costs of any measures they take. people must also be able to bear t he costs of any measures taken. If this is not the case, it can undermine support for policy and increase for policy and increasing misunderstanding can exacerbate societal social contrasts. • We also point out the risks of stigmatizing groups that arise in crisis situations. Expand hospitality and events • Leisure activities contribute to fulfilment, relaxation, meeting, support and distinction, and can matter enormously especially in times of adversity. • Further broadening participation and visitation in cu ltural activities, events, hospitality and other venues provides people with more opportunities for activities outside the home. A group of people have a strong need for this. Broadening the possibilities for this can contribute to an improvement of their (physical and mental) well - being. • There are many concerns about the mental impact of the crisis on youth and young adults. During the lockdowns we saw a decrease in mental well - being and an increase in loneliness. well - being and an increase in loneliness. Contact (face to face) with peers is especially important for them are particularly important for them and contribute to the development of their identity. Young people are an important target group for hospitality, entertainment and events and an expansi on of the possibilities for visiting these also contributes to their opportunities for meeting peers. Other (existing) measures • The more restrictive the package of measures and the longer this continues, the lower the (average) psychological wellbeing of citizens and the higher the (average) feelings of loneliness. In addition, a number of groups in society have been hit harder by the corona crisis than other groups. • The societal consequences of the crisis - such as a lower psychological feelings of loneli ness and accumulated debts - usually do not recover quickly and can remain in the public domain for a long time. not recover quickly and may continue to affect people's well - being for a long time. • It is important to keep an eye on the development of social effects, to take into account a possible increase in the number of people affected. It is important to keep an eye on the development of social effects, to take into account a possible increased demand for support from the social support from the social d omain, mental health care and youth care, and to bring the available available support there. Also in the period after the lockdown. • Some sectors, including the cultural sector, the hospitality industry and the events sector have been hit hard by the crisi s and the associated measures. The cultural sector, the hospitality industry and events sector offer important activities for many people that contribute to development, relaxation, enjoyment and encounters. • The lockdown and closure of companies, stores an d institutions naturally has financial consequences for the affected sectors. Widening the general closing times is on the table as a possible adjustment to the current package of measures. on the table. The scope and effectiveness of limited changes to cl osing times should be clear beforehand. • Clear and transparent communication and accessible information is important for important for support in society, confidence in institutions, and for reaching vulnerable groups as well as people who are not vaccinat ed. Here too It is important that the goal and effectiveness of measures are clearly substantiated and made and make them transparent. In addition, it is recommended that the In addition, it is recommended that in the communication sufficient attention be paid to the meaning of the shared (and responsibility of people for their own health and that of others. • In all communications, both about measures and vaccination policy, it is important attention to how information reaches everyone, and what channels can be used for that purpose. • With regard to the tightening of the mouth mask requirement and the higher qu ality requirements that demands that may be made, it is important to pay attention to the higher costs involved. Not everyone can bear these costs as easily. • It also remains important to clearly substantiate the purpose and effectiveness of existing or new measures. All the considerations in the choices must be clear.This includes insights about behavior and society, especially if the effectiveness of measures is uncertain. This information must be comprehensible and accessible to everyone and people must b e able to bear the costs of any measures they take. If this is not the case, it can undermine support for the policy and increasing misunderstanding can exacerbate social antagonisms. Main Lines Social and Economic Reflection Troika on measures Main messa ge 1: Widening opening hours has great SEA benefits. From SME perspective, every extra hour open is of great benefit. From an SME perspective, there is therefore a preference for wider opening hours than the previous evening closure. Please keep take into account that sectors are closed for long periods of time. • In closed sectors (such as culture and hospitality), the possibilities of still generating some revenue are very limited. For entrepreneurs and employees who are sitting at home it is frustrating t hat there is virtually no room to do business. Back to the evening lockdown (allowing every sector to partially open) is therefore a step forward. • At the same time, the evening lockdown also entails high MES costs. Social and economic life comes to a signi ficant halt. Other countries in Europe are currently sailing sharper to the wind and are giving more space to the economy and society. And the lower disease burden of omikron gives rise to a different consideration of contact restrictions. Weigh this again st the societal benefits of further relaxation. • The continued closure of large parts of society has large SEA costs. Entrepreneurs who are already able to open experience major constraints due to limited opening hours. This is particularly problematic for workers who experience limited space during the day to participate in society. participate in society. • The mental well - being of many people is already under pressure. A quarter of young people are mentally unhealthy (CBS). Reopening offers society a new p erspective. • Support for and compliance with the current measures is declining (RIVM), also given the relatively strict package in an international perspective. • Involve sectors that have been completely closed for a large part of the past 2 years in the a llocate space for relaxations. Discuss how they can open up responsibly in the coming period. responsibly open. Consider: o Hospitality industry: social interaction is important for everyone. In addition, entrepreneurs need to be able to do business again. T he night hospitality industry plays an important role in this for many people, especially young people, to relax and to meet new people. particularly young people, an important role to relax and to meet new people, and deserves perspective on reopening. It deserves the prospect of reopening. o Reopening cultural establishments with a limited epidemiological risk increases the acceptance of the policy. o Events, both cultural and business, meet a great social need. Given the (long) preparation time of events, pr edictability of policy is of particular importance. Main message 2: Aligning homeworking advice with social reality • Research by PwC shows that not everyone is comfortable working from home, and that workers miss colleagues and feel less involved in the org anization. Prolonged fully working from home can therefore lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness, more stress, higher absenteeism and more burnout (FD 20/1/22). Working 1 - 2 days a week on location or in an office can make all the difference. Main me ssage 3: Quarantine rules are still restrictive (even after modification) in education and in sectors where many young people work. • For education and childcare, the most recent adjustment to the quarantine policy still offers little additional room. This week, 1 in 4 students is sitting at home in quarantine, without access to online education. At only 2 percent of schools are all students welcome. Quarantine rules for schools and child care are currently stricter than in many other countries. With infecti on rates rising, the proportion of home - schooled students rise further in the coming weeks, causing structural educational disadvantages further increase. This has large both short and long term MES costs. • For workers and businesses, the existing quarantin e rules are squeezed by the rapid circulation of the omikron virus. In any case, vital economic processes must be prevented from failing. Preferably, agreements are made between employer and employee. For sectors employing many young people (who have not y et been able to make a booster agreement), the current quarantine rules be extra restrictive. At the same time, the quarantine measure is a targeted, effective measure to limit the spread of the virus. Therefore, it is desirable to explicitly weigh the soc ietal disadvantages of stricter quarantine regulations against the epidemiological gains. Main message 4: Boosting remains essential to reduce the risk of serious illness after infection. Make every effort to meet short - term vaccination targets. Main Lines of Implementation Test: Implementation and State Enforcement Current context (increasing civil unrest) • The contrast with surrounding countries is stark. Figures on hospitalizations make only a limited impression on the population but the restrictions experienced on a daily basis all the more so. • The police see a more structural and organized evasion of the measures, and hence, of health standards. • The public discussion about the measures is increasing, with (apparently) contradictory principles are used by local administrators and the government. • As a result, the population seems to increasingly question t he legitimacy of enforcing the remaining measures. Continuing with actual enforcement or repressive action can lead to a fundamental breach of trust between the police and large parts of the population. the population. • If mass announced actions of civil di sobedience actually occur (such as the public at soccer matches), it is impossible to take repressive action. • For lack of perspective, organized home parties and illegal parties still take place at illegal parties still take place at various locations. • Me asures seem to lose their medical effect (in part) and may even be counterproductive because there is little or no enforcement. counterproductive because little or no form of control is possible. • The police once again recommend that these forms of non - com pliance be included in the modeling of measures. • The negative sentiment towards the measures takes on more concrete manifestations. • There has been a deepening and broadening of social discontent with, in the recent recent period against the police, enforc ers, social workers, persons of authority and government officials. government officials. No sooner in this pandemic has such social discontent been observed than is currently the case. • Continuation of measures, at least by opponents of the corona policy, will be viewed as a further unnecessary curtailment of "freedom" and framed as a severe unlawful infringement of fundamental rights. Recent incidents involving government officials have shown that people feel legitimized to threaten, intimidate or actually use violence. • The regular and planable police force is under constant pressure to maintain public order, to maintain public order, supervise demonstrations, put an end to illegal parties and prevent/control disturbances. This means, among other things, th at community police officers are being pulled out of the neighborhoods at the expense of the 'eyes and ears' of the community. This is at the expense of the 'eyes and ears' function. Delayed police care leads to considerable damage in performance of tasks and relationship management. • Furthermore, there is an increase in absenteeism among police employees, due to actual illness but also through quarantine and isolation. Modification of current package of measures; extension of closing times for other sector s • The above relaxation has, as far as the enforcement of measures is concerned, limited consequences for the consequences for the police (see below for the CTB inspections). • However, the (limited) opening of the public at soccer matches will lead to a retu rn to regular activities in that area (deployment of ME). activities in that area (deployment of the ME), which competes with deployment of coronas measures or expressions of social discontent. expressions of social discontent. The expectation is, however, that regardless of closure or opening to the public, police deployment will be required on this topic; either regular or due to protests. • If events are allowed again that require police capacity in public order enforcement, this will require time to sett le into the rosters. • If the catering industry is allowed to open in the evening hours, this requires adjustment of the deployment rosters for public order. • The more flexible schedules will provide more room for warnings and restraint in the enforcement o f fines will be appropriate. This assessment is left to the professionalism of the enforcer. the professionalism of the enforcer. • Relaxation entails the risk that - if for whatever reason - stricter measures are introduced again • measures, this will cause problems in compliance and enforcement due to a lack of support. lack of support. • The present relaxations do have an effect on enforcers and police. They will be called upon more than before be called upon in conflict situations around CTB inspections. Th is was already This was already the case before the lockdown, but it is expected to increase as sectors become (more) open. are opened up. The previously recommended criminalization of improper CTB use can prevent disproportionate work or (precisely becaus e of this) no intervention at all. intervention takes place at all. • Relaxations/extensions may lead to a more positive appreciation/experience in society and to less resistance to the remaining measures. After all, they also address After all, they also a ddress the negative sentiment. • However, within the current social sentiment, relaxations cannot be reversed without consequences in terms of enforcement. enforcement, however, cannot be reversed without consequences. • Widening of the general closing times will, as with the above described relaxations, lead to more • will lead to more transport movements (in number and size) and therefore more crowds on the street. It is recommended that the extension of opening hours, in particular for retail and catering e stablishments, be differentiated in the evenings so that a distribution of traffic flows can be achieved. • Enforcement and supervision of the sectors mentioned is an administrative law matter, where • matter, whereby other municipal or sectoral supervisors are designated to check compliance with the rules and conditions that apply in all sectors. This also appli es in terms of monitoring the correct use of the CTBs. However, if requested, the police can act as a strong arm. Outline Implementation Test: Implementation and Enforcement Local General • VNG calls for corona measures that are understandable. Be clear and transparent about what arguments led to decision - making. Indicate which risks in the pandemic control of the virus lead to the taking of corona measures. In doing so, also indicate how those risks relate to the social, economic and societal impact. • The VN G notes that the unrest in society about the corona policy is increasing and urges urge to come up with a perspective as soon as possible. Not only for the short term, but certainly also for the long term, in which we as a society learn to live with corona and in which society regains more confidence in corona policy. • The VNG calls attention to the entry into force of the corona measures. The • implementing corona measures takes time. • The VNG emphasizes that the supervision and enforcement of the corona mea sures asks a lot of municipalities. There is no extra capacity for this. • VNG receives many signals that support packages are inadequate or that entrepreneurs fall between ship. Support packages for entrepreneurs that cover the entire territory, even in ca se of partial and which can be claimed immediately remain necessary with retroactive effect. necessary. • The VNG is asking for clarity on the rules and exceptions to the quarantine obligation. The The provision of information in this regard is unclear. • Fin ally, the VNG requests that the subsidy scheme for checking the corona access card to open up the subsidy scheme for the checking of the coronas access card to entrepreneurs and municipalities who help with the support of the of the corona access card. Con siderations regarding the expansion of closing times • The VNG urges that closing times be extended in all the sectors mentioned (catering industry culture and art, events and other services). There are now large differences in closing times between the sect ors. Let these be equalized in the coming relaxations. • For the culture and hospitality sector, it is important that the opening hours are not limited to 17.00 or 20.00. It must also be possible in the cultural sector for evening performances It must also be possible in the cultural sector for evening performances to go ahead. • The VNG feels it is desirable to make good agreements with entrepreneurs (catering, sports, etc.) on opening up the sectors. entrepreneurs (catering industry, sports, culture, events) and municipalities in the context of enforcement. enforcement. • The VNG requests that provisions be considered that make it possible to deviate from the national rules on a local level for good reasons. Main Lines Implementation Review: Legal (VR) Genera l Considerations. • VRs request recognizable (prior), consistent and explainable rules. Connect to measures that people know and therefore understand. Communicate and justify any differences from previous regulation) • VRs call for long - term perspective. A ro admap with predictable rules could contribute to this. • The VRs insist on good communication and justification of the rules, especially when differences between sectors. The VRs point out that a general statement that not everything can be opened at the sam e time has little value in enforcing the measures. • The VRs also stressed that the continuation of the measures would create resistance (demonstrations) and sentiments. • The VRs warn that supervision and enforcement has limits. There is no more extra capacity. • According to the VRs, support measures for closed sectors help with support and explanation. • The VRs call attention to entry into force. Preparation time for municip alities prevents a false start. Implementing new measures takes time (instructing enforcement, communicating with stakeholders, clarifying legal issues). • The VRs emphasize that rapid consolidation of the rules is necessary, that as few exceptions as possib le ensure better explainability and that it is important that there is as little room for interpretation as possible. Considerations regarding sports • In addition, VRs emphasize that current openness of sports should remain, without CTB requirement outside. Considerations regarding CTB and 1 G • The VRs request the continuation of the CTB subsidy scheme if broader closing hours are and the CTB obligation is extended to other sectors. • The VRs stress that rules have changed frequently and it should be well commu nicated that the The VRs emphasize that the rules have often changed and that it should be clearly communicated that the duty to wear a mouth mask and the 1.5 metre distance for the deployment of a CTB will not lapse. • The VRs request clarity on the usefuln ess and necessity of CTB. They emphasize that 1G is a significant obstacle for the hospitality industry and ask for certainty for sufficient testing capacity and locations. • The VRs request clarity on what activities require a CTB and when a CTB can be obta ined by vaccinated persons (two vaccinations or also booster). Considerations regarding medical mouth masks. • The VRs emphasize that medical mouth masks should be available to those less fortunate. Considerations regarding hospitality, arts and cultural dis play, events, and currently closed services • VRs stress the importance of clarity on what requirements apply when opening. Places, 1.5 meters, mouth guards and reservations are effective measures where there is also goodwill from business owners to apply th is. • VRs indicate that closing times in the hospitality industry seem to be reasonably effective in preventing the risk of infection. The advice is to open at 8 p.m. so that dinner can be served. The wish is that no closing time be imposed on the cultural s ector. • VRs stress the importance of creating perspective for events in connection with the preparation time and the start of the event season. • VRs stress clarity on what events may take place, also in relation to youth activities, sporting events, group fo rmation and practicing culture. • VRs request consistent policy and clarity in the context of concurrent events, hospitality and the cultural sector. Avoid unexplainable inconsistencies in policy. • In the case of opening up art and culture and retaining the b an on events, the VRs request that an exception to be included for the regular operation of venues for art and culture (pop concerts stand - up comedy café, movie watching, etc.) and to take into account the rules for take - out. • The VRs ask for clarity to cla rify the conditions if public is allowed again at sports and events (mouth guards, CTB, group size). • VRs ask to take into account gaming and leisure venues (CTB, placeholder requirement, closing times of casinos) • The VRs ask for clarity regarding group size. They warn that a standard of 50 for large venues may cause problems (possibly standard 1250). They ask to take into account different sectors, locations and the counting of children. In addition, they ask that the maximum number of 50 people for a wedding ceremony and 100 people for a funeral. • The VRs ask for clarity regarding allowing educational activities in cultural institutions and scouting activities and what conditions apply here (group standard, CTB). • Th e VRs call attention to the upcoming elections. Room for preparation is needed. Main points of the Implementation test: SZW and NVWA Inspections Inspectorate SZW • The Inspectorate notes that with very high contamination rates, a lot of people subsequently h ave to go into quarantine because they have been in contact with each other. That can lead to reports of workers being forced to come to the workplace even though they should be in quarantine. Also given today's news reports we think that's going to be a s ticking point for employers for the foreseeable future. • For supervision, the wider opening in the hospitality and retail sectors mean that there are also make more physical checks possible. NVWA • The NVWS expects, especially with the opening up of more indu stries, more reports of employees who need to be quarantined but are not allowed to by employers. There is already an increase in these reports. Main Lines Implementation Test: Behavior (I) Key message: Commit to living safely with the virus and provide su pport in doing so • Consider, if epidemiologically justified, relevant relaxations in lower risk settings/behavior, and settings/behavior, and offer perspective for higher risk settings/behavior, but avoid situation • in which measures would have to be reintr oduced. • Offer concrete perspective on in which situation relaxation is possible and why from the broader social perspective. • Place relaxations in (middle)long term corona strategy, and focus on concrete steps to to open up and remain open as safely as pos sible. Analysis • Support and compliance increases with higher perception of proportionality, looking at: o Threat of virus (mn hospital and ICU admissions), effectiveness of measures to deal with that threat, and feasibility/implementability of the measure, o V ersus social impact: educational disadvantage, economy, physical/social/mental well - being (do communicate trade - off). • Legitimacy of current Corona policy is under pressure (data trend survey January 4 - 10): o Perceived threat decreases (by about 10% point si nce December to 50%) o Surrounding countries more lenient policies / many public calls because of social impact o Perceived proportionality (January 4 - 10): too few measures 24%, sufficient 38%, too many 39%. Possibly since then shifted further towards 'too many measures' (Eenvandaag opinion panel). • Support for measures in near future partly situation - dependent: o High f or 'basic package': hygiene, (self - )testing in case of complaints & isolation, mouth masks in indoor areas, working at home. o The proportionality assessment is different for measures with more negative social impact, although this depends on the social imp act, although this depends on how high - risk the setting/activity is (e.g. restaurant versus nightclub). (e.g. restaurant versus nightclub). o People seem to be more likely to restrict visitors (trend research), and to close down cultural restaurants (and to a somewhat lesser extent cafes) no longer perceived as proportional (Eenvandaag panel). Extend general closing times for hospitality, art and cultural display events and the currently closed services. • A preference study last summer showed that support for closing restaurants and bars is low. is low. • Give branches - if they are allowed to reopen in whole or in part - clear frameworks and space & trust for their own interpretation. trust for their own interpretation in order to open and stay open as safely a s possible. Possible adjustments to previous reflections • Education o Schools are experiencing high levels of absenteeism (isolation/ quarantine). Home situations are under pressure. o This has negative effects on well - being and social - emotional development. o Explain what the perspective is for the coming weeks. o Consider making (appropriate) mouthguards available free of charge to students and employees. • Self - Assessment o Continue to make it easy for people to (self - )test on a regular basis by (continuing to) m ake these freely (continue to) make them available free of charge and communicate actively about them. o Explain well how well the tests work at Omikron, how they should be taken correctly (nose, throat, both), and how they can be used. (nose, throat, both) and how this can be done conveniently with children so that it is not unnecessarily unpleasant. • Quarantine measures. o There is confusion about the rules. See if these can be made clearer and more feasible with less negative social impact. • Mouthguards: o It s eems that the advice to no longer wear cloth or homemade mouthguards is only very limited to not adopted in daily practice. Various organizations have already had their own fabric mouth caps printed in the past, and these are still in use. Plus a cost is a nticipated if people follow this advice, which is a barrier. o Mouth guards in crowded indoor areas can count on majority support, but this seems less likely in outdoor spaces where there is also sufficient distance and ventilation; and unlikely in outdoor spaces where the risk of infection is seen as very low. Main L ines Implementation Test: Behavior (II) Points of attention for communication • Visible, clear, frequent and concrete communication about the usefulness and necessity of measures, self - testing and compliance with basic rules remains essential. Make clear wha t the current basic rules are for Omikron. • In case of (partial) relaxations: o Explain clearly the considerations behind decision - making. Go into the advantages and disadvantages of measures and the risk of relaxing them. o Explain which alternatives have been discussed, how the fair distribution of costs and benefits among all stakeholders has been taken into account. account was taken of the fair distribution of advantages and disadvantages for individuals and society. disadvantages for individuals and societ y. o Name and show understanding for the group(s) who are not yet able to reclaim their lives or who have concerns because the easing is going too fast for them. Deal concretely, with understanding, to widely lived counterarguments. Explain the difference in the starting situation abroad and why measures can have different effects there. o In the case of 'shifting the goalposts' (from IC to failure due to quarantine): explain the importance of this from a broad social perspective (care, welfare, economy, educat ional disadvantages). Context/environment • 'Helping government' where it can, such as facilitating compliance with free and accessible (self - )testing and appropriate mouth guards • For further explanation and examples, see our previously released behavioral r eflections and memos. www.rivm.nl/gedragsonderzoek/publicaties Main Lines Implementation Test: NKC (I) Key points • Society shows massively that it expects the current restrictions to soon expi re. Recognize the tremendous effort that people have made to the past period and the resistance that there has been. • Relaxations will gain support. Also include the advice that is in place (such as home visit, working from home and contact advice for peopl e over 70) into the relaxations in order to provide provide relief in the broad sense. • The corona access ticket is expected to be widely used again. Give attention to the importance of the corona access ticket as a tool and the importance of correct compli ance. • Demonstrate reflection on choices made and on voices of dissent. • State the process by which the long - term perspective will be developed in the coming period and, if possible, provide initial information. developed, and if possible already provide fir st important starting points (2G, vaccination requirement) Opinion picture (polling first half of January) • Relaxation of the measures is received positively, but there is little support for the restaurants, arts & culture to remain closed. According to app roximately six out of ten people everything should have been open, such as the catering industry and cinemas. • A third of the people think that the central government is taking the right measures to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus, a quarter do not, and four out of 10 of people are neutral. • Four out of ten people think that the central government res tricts people too much in their freedom with the measures with regard to the coronavirus, a quarter does not think so. And just over more than a third are neutral. • Over four in ten think that the government should take fewer measures, a third think the me asures are good as they are now. If the pressure on healthcare remains manageable (despite the increasing number of infections), eight out of ten people want further relaxations, four out of ten want limited relaxations and four out of ten want much furthe r relaxations. • At the moment, four out of ten people indicate that they have lost track of which rules and and advice that do and do not currently apply, over a third are neutral and a quarter have an overview. does have an overview. Half of them therefor e think that the central government should provide them with clear information about measures with regard to the coronavirus. 15% think that the government does not clearly informs them. • According to three quarters of the people we have to start living wi th the virus and corona will never go away. Four out of ten do think that advice and rules, such as not shaking hands and and wearing mouth masks, will always be necessary. General • There has been a lot of media coverage of sectors critical of the current l ockdown. • The past two weeks have seen many protests. Hospitality businesses, theaters, cinemas and museums have temporarily opened in some form. Soccer clubs have indicated to start allowing audiences into stadiums. Sector organizations are coming up with their own roadmaps to open safely. Thirty mayors have sent a letter to the cabinet to indicate to indicate the need for a quick perspective. • As a result of the decision - making round on January 14, there is criticism that the cabinet has chosen to give cer tain sectors more leeway than others. • At the same time, the number of infections is now rising rapidly, while hospital occupancy is decreasing. This has an impact on the support base in society. • Due to the high number of infections, many people are still i n quarantine. Many students are now in quarantine causing classes to be missed. Economic sectors are also sectors, especially those employing many young people, are also threatened with staff shortages (e.g. supermarkets). to staff shortages (such as super markets, but also the hospitality industry after opening). • If sectors are opened up further. Then the support of too strict advices on For example, home visiting, working from home and contact advice for people over 70 will decrease. It is therefore It is therefore advisable to make these advices more flexible as well. • From the flash poll the picture emerges that society is divided when asked about the appreciation of the current rules and the recent relaxations. But if it is clear that the pressure on car e remains limited, then a large majority wants more relaxations. • There is a need for more predictability and a long - term perspective. At this stage, there are still many uncertainties about the principles of the new approach. Main Lines Implementation Tes t: NKC (II) Extending the general closing times for currently closed sectors • This decision will be able to count on support. The longer businesses are allowed to be open the more people in society will have concerns about this. • For explanatory purposes it helps if there are as few restrictive measures as possible. • It is relevant for businesses to know in time when they will be allowed to open again. The sooner they know, the more time they have to replenish stocks and schedule • schedule staff. • Clubs, discot heques and large unplanned events will still remain closed. In the press conference, it is appropriate to acknowledge that this is a hardship for these sectors. Deployment of corona access ticket(CTB) • If the hospitality industry and art and culture can reo pen, then the corona access ticket (CTB) will be widely used again. • In the past week, as a result of the study by TU Delft and others, there has been there has been much news about the decreased effectiveness of the CTB. This may have implications have on the support and compliance of the CTB. It is possible that the numbe r of companies that no longer ask for the CTB will further increase