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Dutch experts recommend partial lockdown as cases surge

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The main Dutch pandemic expert advisory panel has recommended imposing western Europe's first partial lockdown since the summer, putting pressure on the government to take drastic and unpopular action to fight a Covid-19 surge.

Caretaker Prime Minister Mark Rutte's government is expected to take a decision tomorrow on new measures following the recommendation of the Outbreak Management Team, broadcaster NOS reported.

Among measures under consideration were the cancellation of events, closing theatres and cinemas, and earlier closing times for cafes and restaurants, the NOS report said.

Schools would remain open. The government often, but not always, follows the panel's recommendations. Lockdown has been considered unthinkable in many

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