27 September 2020: Update on the Corona Pandemic - Brussels needs to take new measures quickly

27 September 2020: According to yesterday’s figures an average of 1,540.7 people per day tested positive for Covid-19 in Belgium during the past week. The trend of new infections per day increased by 40% over the 7-day period from 16 to 22 September. On Monday 21 September, the last complete daily figure available, 2,165 new infections were recorded. In total, 620 patients are currently in hospital. Of those patients, 109 are in intensive care. Belgium is still a yellow zone today, but certain places – like Brussels – are red. And stricter measures are in order. Nevertheless, the general face mask obligation – which was abolished during the most recent meeting of the national security council – will not be reinstated. However, having a mask with you when going out in public will be required. Understand who can but it is clear that Brussels needs to urgently implement stricter measures to keep up with the spread of the coronavirus in the region – Brussels, Belgium