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Today, the Consultative Committee has discussed the epidemiological situation. An extension of the mandatory use of face masks, the Covid Safe Ticket and teleworking should slow down the increased virus circulation.

Virus circulation has increased considerably in recent weeks, due in part to the higher number of contacts and more indoor activities. An average of 5,300 new infections are recorded every day - an increase of more than 70% compared to last week.

Today, the Consultative Committee has discussed the epidemiological situation. Given the large differences in vaccination coverage, the Consultative Committee has opted for a differentiated approach. The Committee has established that the number of new infections is stabilising. After a period of slow increase, last week hospital admissions also started declining for the first time since early July. Yet there are big differences. In Flanders, there is a decreasing incidence, in Wallonia, a slight increase and in Brussels, a stabilisation of the infection rates at a high level.

Today, the Consultative Committee has discussed the epidemiological situation in our country at length. Given that the Summer Plan objectives have been met according to plan, several restrictions will be lifted from 1 September. In addition, extra efforts should be made to reach at least the 70% threshold of vaccinations in all municipalities of our country, as a stepping stone towards full vaccination of the population.

Today, the federal government and the federated entities convened the Consultative Committee to discuss the current coronavirus situation. The Consultative Committee welcomes the progress made on vaccinations but remains vigilant. By the end of August, more than nine out of ten of the most vulnerable people and more than eight out of ten adults will most likely have been fully vaccinated.

Today, the federal government and the federated entities convened the Consultative Committee to lay down the rules for free and safe summer travel. On Wednesday, 9 June, the first step of the Summer Plan also comes into effect, including the reopening of indoor catering and return days to the office for staff working from home.

Today, the federal government and the federated entities convened the Consultative Committee to decide on a broad Summer Plan. This plan facilitates a return to a more normal life in four steps.

Provided that the number of beds in intensive care occupied by COVID-19 patients continues to trend towards a maximum of 500 and that the vaccination campaign continues as planned, the Summer Plan will involve four important steps.

Step 1. From 9 June 2021

The Federal Government and the Governments of the Federated Entities discussed the corona situation today in the Consultative Committee.

The Consultative Committee notes a new, high seven-day average of 221 hospital admissions and the fact that the number of infections is doubling every two weeks.

The positivity rate has also increased in the past week, with the strongest increases among teenagers (ages 10-19) and 40-64 year olds.

Most infections and clusters are identified in schools and workplaces.

The Federal Government and the Governments of the Federated Entities discussed the corona situation today in the Consultative Committee. The Consultative Committee considers that caution is still necessary and, as a first step, would like to give priority to education, young people and outdoor activities.