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Extra measures will be introduced at train stations to remind travellers of the 1.5 metre rule and keep the station environment safe, NS and rail network operator ProRail have announced. The package includes markers on the floor to indicate distance at busy spots such as staircases, escalators and ticket machines. Cleaning will be stepped up as well, particularly of stair railings, buttons and door handles. Arnhem Centraal, Amsterdam Zuid, Utrecht Centraal, Gouda, Culemborg and Groningen Noord will be the first stations to display the boards and pictograms of the rules to be followed by all train stations from May 11. If effective the measures will be rolled out across the whole of the public transport sector, NS said. The coronavirus railway rules: Keep to the 1.5 metre distance Keep to the right as much as possible Avoid touching objects in the station as much as possible Keep a distance of 4 steps on the escalator Do not use the elevator if there is more than two of you Keep a dista...

The Netherlands will come to a standstill at 8pm on Monday as the Dutch remember those killed in war or during peacekeeping operations since the outbreak of the outbreak of World War II. But this year there will be no massed crowds at Dam square in the centre of Amsterdam, where king Willem-Alexander, queen Maxima and other dignitaries usually lay wreaths at the war memorial. Instead, the Dam will be deserted, and the king and queen will lay a wreath in the presence of prime minister Mark Rutte, Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema plus a handful of others. The king will also make a televised speech to the nation. ‘The Dam will never have been so empty on Remembrance Day,’ Rutte said at his weekly press conference on Friday. ‘In that sense, coronavirus is making us very aware of how important our freedom is.’ Shops close New arrivals to the Netherlands are often surprised by the solemnity of the May 4 tradition. All shops are required by law to close by 7pm. Public transport and road traffic ...

Which countries have confirmed cases? United States - 1,158,341 cases, 67,686 deaths  Spain - 217,466 cases, 25,264 deaths Italy - 210,717 cases, 28,884 deaths United Kingdom - 187,842 cases, 28,446 deaths France - 168,925 cases, 24,900 deaths Germany - 165,664 cases, 6,866 deaths Turkey - 126,045 cases, 3,397 deaths Russia - 145,268 cases, 1,356 deaths  Brazil - 101,826 cases, 7,051 deaths Iran - 98,647 cases, 6,277 deaths  China - 83,964 cases, 4,637 deaths Canada - 60,504 cases, 3,795 deaths Belgium - 50,267 cases, 7,924 deaths Peru - 45,928 cases, 1,286 deaths India - 42,670 cases, 1,395 deaths Netherlands - 40,769 cases, 5,072 deaths Switzerland - 29,905 cases, 1,762 deaths Ecuador - 29,538 cases, 1,564 deaths Saudi Arabia - 27,011 cases, 184 deaths Portugal - 25,282 cases, 1,043 deaths Mexico - 23,471 cases, 2,154 deaths Sweden - 22,317 cases, 2,679 deaths Ir...

How can I protect myself? We recommend that you use the same precautions as you regularly use to prevent the spread of viral infections: Now and always during cold and flu season,  stay home if you are sick.  Encourage those you know are sick to stay home until they no longer have symptoms. Since respiratory viruses, such as the one that causes COVID-19, are spread through contact, change your regular greeting. Instead of a handshake, a kiss or a hug, a friendly wave or elbow bump is less likely to expose you to respiratory viruses. Frequently wash your hands with soap and water, or use hand sanitizer. Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your arm, not your hand. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces, such as toys and doorknobs. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth unless you have just washed your hands. More information The symptoms of the 2019 novel coronavirus, which can include fever and cough, are similar to other respiratory infection...

President Donald  Trump announced new federal actions  Friday in efforts to slow the spread of the new coronavirus and relieve the economic effects of the pandemic. Meanwhile, Tax Day has been moved back to July and  U.S. students won't have to take annual state tests this year . California, New York, Illinois and Pennsylvania also took bold action to slow the spread of coronavirus. As COVID-19 continues to dramatically alter lives, the U.S. hit two grim landmarks on Friday — at least 221 deaths and over 17,300 confirmed cases. Worldwide, the death toll has topped 11,200, as Italy saw its biggest one-day increase Friday. There are more than 259,000 confirmed cases around the globe, according to the  Johns Hopkins University data dashboard . Among the measures Trump announced Friday: Restricting nonessential travel between the U.S. and Mexico Allowing borrowers with federal student loans to be able to pa...

The RIVM (National Institute for Public Health and Environment) reports that, since the last update, another 534 people in the Netherlands have tested positive for COVID-19, the illness that is caused by the new coronavirus. This means that the new total of infected people is 2994. Of this number, 725 work in the health sector- where tests are carried out more often. Coronavirus situation in the Netherlands Of the 2994 people infected, another 30 have died since yesterday, March 19, bringing the death toll to 106. The deceased were between 63  and 95 years old. In total, 643 patients are or have been admitted to  hospital . North Brabant has the highest number of coronavirus infections, namely 1012 positive tests. South Holland has the second-highest number of positive tests (405), followed by Limburg (366). Speech King Willem-Alexander The NOS reports that King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands will address the country tonight at 19:00 in response to the...

The RIVM (National Institute for Public Health and Environment) reports that, since the last update, another 534 people in the Netherlands have tested positive for COVID-19, the illness that is caused by the new coronavirus. This means that the new total of infected people is 2994. Of this number, 725 work in the health sector- where tests are carried out more often. Coronavirus situation in the Netherlands Of the 2994 people infected, another 30 have died since yesterday, March 19, bringing the death toll to 106. The deceased were between 63  and 95 years old. In total, 643 patients are or have been admitted to  hospital . North Brabant has the highest number of coronavirus infections, namely 1012 positive tests. South Holland has the second-highest number of positive tests (405), followed by Limburg (366). Speech King Willem-Alexander The NOS reports that King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands will address the country tonight at 19:00 in response to the...