2 February 2021: Hospitalisations edge lower for fourth day in a row…

2 February 2021: In the week to 29 January on average 2,323 people tested positive each day in Belgium. The figure is up 9% on the week. The number of hospitalizations and deaths from the virus continues to fall. Although the country remains in the grip of the coronavirus and the treat of a third wave is still there the coronavirus curve remains relatively under control. Also, in the Netherlands the number of coronavirus cases continue to fall and reached their lowest level in four months. Yesterday, 3,280 cases were reported. In recent days the rate of decline has accelerated to more than 18% week on week, prompting speculation that lockdown restrictions will start to be lifted in the second week of February. The Dutch cabinet is considering reopening primary schools and daycare centers and to lift the controversial curfew as of 10 February. All shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues such as cinemas and theatres are expected to remain closed until 2 March. Whilst we are all longing for spring to come I continue to snap my way around the city center of Ghent. On display today is an extract of the ICC building – Ghent, Belgium.