All Dutch schools, cafes, restaurants and sport clubs were ordered to be closed on Sunday as the number of coronavirus infections hit 1,135 in the Netherlands. 'Therefore we have decided to close all schools and daycare centres.' All saunas, sex clubs, sport schools and marijuana coffee shops were also ordered to close at 1800 (1700GMT) Sunday evening. Prime Minister Mark Rutte's Cabinet had initially resisted closing schools, but changed course after coming under pressure from educators and medical specialists. A letter sent to parents in Amsterdam said Dutch medical professionals had recommended schools be closed and plans were being drawn up in the event the closures would last longer.

Source: Daily Mail March 15, 2020 17:44 UTC