Rutte: address of the nation

Rutte

He addresses worries people have.

Opinions and guideliness should be based on science and trustfull facts.

This virus will stay, and we can limit the virus spreading, so healthcare can cope.

Immunity in the population will be build and needs to be build.
Most people will only get minor symptoms.

3 possible scenarios

1. Maximal control of the virus. Less spread, flattening the peak. People will get light complaints. And the vulnerable will be kept as safe as possible.
2. Give the virus optimal freedom. The caresystem can't cope at all. This scenario will result in the highest death rate
3. Endless blocking of the virus. Complete lock down. But that would mean a year or longer people in complete isolation. As soon as people leave their houses the virus will gain full control.

The choice is for scenario 1.

So all guidelines will stay in place.

Daily observation and scientific knowledge can mean a sudden change in guideliness.
Many scientists are working very hard to gain that scientific knowledge.
We want normal life to continue as much as possible.

We can't close our eyes for the economical consequences for people and businesses, and even international infrastructure.
We'll try to support people as much as possible and you won't be forgotten.

One thing is clear.
We have to face a huge problem.
But when we stay together and support each other things will be OK.

So

• Wash your hands
• With the slightest sign: isolate yourself and your family for 14 days.
• Only inform the medics when you have serious health problems.
• Limit contacts with high risk groups, but support them.
• No hand shaking
• Keep a distance of more than 1,5 meters
• Schools are closed, except for children of people in certain professions.
• Restaurants and other drink and food establishments are closed, only open where you can order online.
• Sport schools and other body targetted business are closed.
• Events of more than 100 people are forbidden.
  etc.

Wash your hands!!
Take your medication.