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Mar 17, 2020 10 tweets 2 min read
Update on #covid in Belgium after gov press conf tonight (a thread):

All residents to stay at home from 12.00 tom (Wed18 Mar) to limit the spread.

Applies until 5 April, but could be extended. Police granted extra powers for ensuring the confinement is respected.

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The move follows the shutdown of bars, cafes & restaurants last weekend.

Essential outings will still be allowed—to buy food & medicine, go to a bank, petrol station or post office, attend a medical app, help an elderly relative or go to work if job cannot be done remotely.

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