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ARTICLE · 25 MARCH 2020

How To Deal With The Partial Lockdown Until 3 April 2020?

By Edward Carlier, Anne-Valérie Michaux and Erwin Crabeels

BelgiumEmployment and HR

On 12 March, the Belgian government imposed additional social distancing measures to limit further outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19). These measures apply as of 13 March at midnight and apply through 3 April. Although schools are not closed, there will be no in-class sessions. All in- and outdoor sport and leisure activities and events are cancelled. Public transportation continues to function as normal. Stores are open during the week, yet closed during weekends. Stores selling essential goods such as food and medicines, however, will remain open on the weekends.

The following chart provides examples of possible scenarios, likely consequences, and recommended employer actions.

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