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Dutch PM Mark Rutte announces new five-week lockdown lasting through Christmas as Covid cases rise

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The Netherlands will go into a tough second lockdown, with the closure of all schools and shops for at least five weeks, in a government-led push to fight the coronavirus, Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on Monday.  ‘The Netherlands is closing down,’ he said to the sound of protesters banging pots and pans outside his … Read more

Students will have staggered return to university over five-week period

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Students will have staggered return to university over five-week period after Christmas to avoid Covid surge – with thousands paying rent on halls despite not being on campus until February 7 Hands-on courses like medicine and performing arts to return in early January But courses such as English and history to remain online until at least … Read more