With rumours circulating that the hard lockdown will not lift on January 14, non-essential stores are pleading to open their doors — and they’ll implement any measure if it means they can.
Brand collective INretail tells nu.nl, that their associates are willing to do whatever is necessary — checking for proof of vaccination, making masks mandatory inside or only allowing a limited number of customers per square metre — if it means they can reopen.
End of lockdown uncertain
This is a change of heart from just two months prior when INretail said a mask mandate would be “unaffordable, non-enforceable and unworkable.”
But with the Netherlands sitting steadily in a hard lockdown for almost a month now, non-essential stores are struggling.
Up until new measures are announced next week, it is uncertain whether or not the hard lockdown will be lifted.
Would you whip out your QR-code for a quick shopping spree? Tell us in the comments!
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No, I ll never go to stores with a QR code.
You’re part of the problem!
Sheila, so because she won’t show a code to enter a shop, she’s part of the problem? How? In the past we never had to prove we were “healthy” to go shopping for clothing, shoes, household things, etc. Why now? This virus isn’t even that bad, especially the current variant. The WHO, an organisation which I haven’t had much faith in during this pandemic, had even stated that omicron isn’t bad, equalling it to a common cold. Besides, you should be more concerned about those who are vaccinated and boosted. They’re the ones coming back from ski trips in hoards infected with COVID.
I’m with Martina on this. If I have to show a code to enter a “non-essential” shop, then they lose another customer.
Media which call false positive tests an infection – thas is a problem. PCR can be positive even 3 months after infection is gone. Officially admitted by US White House:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2021/12/29/press-briefing-by-white-house-covid-19-response-team-and-public-health-officials-76/
Having freedom of medical choice is not the problem. Forcing people to get vaccinated and therefore showing a code to enter a shop – that is the problem. You can still spread the virus if you are vaccinated so having a code is not proof that you are virus free.
You’re part of the experiment.
Perfect, one less in the crowd
Very well, less people in the crowd!
Of course
I’m german living in NL. Currently I in Germany and it’s no problem at all to show your QR code. Some malls or city centers are handing put wrist bands so you only have to show proof once. It’s not the best case but at least stores can open again and the cities don’t die out
“making masks mandatory inside”.
But the masks inside weren’t compulsory already?!?
This is becoming farcical now. Stop this nonsense and lets get on with life.
I don’t mind AT ALL! I actually appreciate it. It’s a small price to pay to be able to go to a store. My butcher and Fis boer, en kaas boor, etc. all do it!! And, i certainly don’t mind wearing a mask. With this very spreadable variant, it’s foolish to NOT wear one! My opinion, of course.
I would show my QR code including booster shot anywhere, in fact I would feel safer if I and other customers have to do this. Actually I will avoid any business not asking this.
“making masks mandatory inside”.
As far as I knew, this is already in place from a while… maybe am I wrong… ?
Of course I will, I am for 2G.
Including compulsory facemasks in closed environment, I am tired to hear “menheer, ik heb asma!”, like if there were also a special pandemic of asma in NL!
what is a QR code???
Many other EU countries require QR codes in stores. No problem at all and it saves local shops! Let’s do it!
Sure thing !!!!
People who don’t take vacines only tgi about themselves, so they can stay at home
You realize vaccines don’t prevent transmission of the virus, so you’re still spreading it? Order things online if you care about others so much.
***think
Sure thing !!!!
People who don’t take vacines only think about themselves, so they can stay at home, the whole economy will brake like this!
In Australië QR code’s are used everywhere, most non essential businesses like to protect their staff for getting sick, it’s up to the individual shop owner, also mask wearing is compulsory inside, it’s for everyone’s protection.
I don’t have a QR code and I’m not getting one so no I wouldn’t whip it out to go on a shopping spree.
Definitely yes. It will be an incentive for more people to be vaccinated.
Right now they are preventing us from living.
The only ones preventing you from living is your government. Period.
go back to school
Thank you 😀
Vaccines will not stop the virus,
masks will not stop the virus, and the willingness of people to continue to follow the rules and obey are keeping everyone in this dystopian nightmare.
It stops when we all say no.
ABSOLUTELY NOT!
I’m very sorry for these businesses owners, but no I’ll never enter a store showing a QR code. Some people think that the use of a QR and therefore having the entire population vaccinated is the only way to achieve freedom and a decent way of living again. I’m speechless in front of how much trust these people are putting in a government and a pharmaceutical industry (I’m not talking about nurses and regular doctors) that have been PROVEN far too many times to prefer profit rather than people’s wellbeing.
Exactly the war ! Psychology war & game !
Why do I feel we are back to Syria , the F**ING war time !!