The coronavirus naturally raises many questions, including what the consequences are for Haarlem. Local entrepreneurs, buisinesses and organizations are working together in order to prevent infection and limit the consequences of the virus.
On this page you can find the current information about the measures that apply in Haarlem because of the corona virus. The most important (general) measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus are shown in the video of the National Government at the bottom of this page. In summary, these are the measures we all follow:
Keep 1.5 meters distance
Stay away from crowded places
Sneeze and cough in the inside of your elbow
Wash your hands often and thorough
Do you have a cold? Then stay home!
Work from home as much as possible
Don't shake hands
People over 70 or people with frail health are extra careful
The measures below are in line with the information published by the RIVM and the Dutch National Government.
Update measures - Kennemerland region-Based on the press conference (January 20)
The following rules apply during the lockdown
Rules for everyday life
Stay at home as much as possible. Also during the holidays.
Work at home. Only go to work when you have to.
People who work in healthcare are allowed to continue working.
A maximum of 2 people may be together outside, or all people who belong to 1 household. Children up to and including 12 years are not included.
Receive only 1 person at home. Children up to and including 12 years are not included.
Rules for shopping and entertainment
Theaters and cinemas are closed.
Hairdressers, beauticians, nail salons and sex establishments are closed.
Tattoo shops and nail salons are closed.
Saunas and casinos are closed.
Hotels are open for overnight stays.
The restaurants in hotels are closed.
Most shops are closed.
Supermarkets are open. The bakery, butcher and other shops for food and drinks are also open.
Drugstores, pharmacies, opticians, hearing care professionals and shops for repair and maintenance may also remain open.
Hardware stores are open for takeout.
Places where you can pick up and send parcels may remain open.
Banks remain open.
Government organizations remain open.
Libraries remain open to collect books.
Rules for sports
Sports are allowed alone or together with 1 other person.
Sports are only allowed outside.
All gyms are closed.
Competitions are prohibited. This applies to everyone from 18 years and older.
Children up to and including 17 years old are allowed to play outside in larger teams. Or play outside matches with teams from their own club.
Sports canteens are closed.
Changing rooms and showers are closed.
No audience is allowed to come and watch.
Top athletes in top competitions are allowed to train and play matches.
Rules for travel
Only travel by public transport if necessary.
People who work in healthcare are allowed to continue working.
Do not book a trip abroad.
Do not travel abroad.
People who come to the Netherlands must have 2 negative corona tests:
a "regular" test that is not older than 72 hours;
a quick test which is taken shortly before departure.
Rules for schools
Schools will teach remotely.
There are exceptions for vulnerable students.
Practical education may continue at school.
Classes for exam students continue.
Exams continue.
Childcare is closed.
Out-of-school care is closed.
There is emergency shelter for children of parents with a crucial profession. For example if the parents work in a hospital. Or be a teacher.
Transportation
Stay at home if you feel unwell, wash your hands often, and keep your distance from other people in public. Together we can slow down the spread of Covid-19.
If you’re in Haarlem and you have questions about coronavirus symptoms you may have, please call the Dutch health line (GGD) on 0800-1202 or 00 31 850 659 063. The support line is answered and staffed by medical personnel.
You'll find information on Dutch healthcare for visitors on government.nl (Emergency information from Dutch authorities)
We are happy to help you answer your questions about Haarlem. In addition you will find nice walking routes, a (city) map, cultural brochures, museum tickets (reduced rate), gift cards and Haarlem products.
Discover the rich history of Haarlem. Anno Haarlem is a unique visitor center located in the City Hall on the Grote Markt. A step inside is a step in the history of Haarlem. You can also go there for animated film A spin around Haarlem.
The best tips for a day out in Haarlem At VVV Haarlem you can stop by for a city map, museum tickets and walking routes. Explore the city, for example, through a courtyard walk. Or step aboard a tour boat and sail along the river Het Spaarne and the old canals of the city full of historic façades and striking buildings.
With the biggest range of shops in the Netherlands, compact historic centre and atmospheric Gouden Straatjes (Golden Streets), Haarlem is the number 1 shopping city, offering exclusive interior design shops, trendy fashion shops, hip concept stores, vintage boutiques, children’s shops and artisanal specialist shops and major (inter)national chains.
Contact
Due to the current covid measures, our accessibility has (temporarily) changed. Email us at info@haarlemmarketing.nl
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