11 January 2021: The hopes inspired by an accelerated vaccination strategy risk being swept away quickly if the third wave cannot be stopped

11 January 2021: Taking into account the rolling average for seven days, we had 1,816 new infections each day (+13 %), but the number of hospitalisations and fatalities is still going down. However, the latter indicators are always following the trend at a later stage. The big question is whether Belgium can avoid a third wave, and how big the impact will be if we have one. Meanwhile, the cities and municipalities are gearing up to install 120 local vaccination centres. As from March, the whole vaccination process will be sped up when the people above 65 can receive an injection. The government is claiming that with all infrastructure up and running, all people will be vaccinated before summer. Let’s hope they are right. On display today is another picture of Saturday’s hike on the beach. Stay safe, stay healthy! – De Haan, Belgium.