9/21/2023 0 Comments Netherlands lockdown information![]() ![]() In addition, children and adolescents may experience mental health problems due to the COVID-19 pandemic itself, such as increased anxiety, as they might fear that they or their loved ones will get infected or they might worry about the future of the world. This might not only result in feelings of loneliness but could potentially lead to precarious situations for children from unsafe domestic situations, due to a lack of escape possibilities. On May 11th primary schools were partially reopened and on June 2nd secondary schools followed.ĭuring the lockdown, children and adolescents were experiencing physical isolation from their classmates, friends, teachers, and other important adults (e.g., grandparents). However, children were still allowed to play outside, and visitors up to three persons were permitted at home. On March 15th, a ‘partial’ lockdown was implemented ( All schools and child care facilities were closed (except for children whose parents had an occupation classified as essential), as well as sports and leisure facilities, bars, and restaurants. People were asked to stay inside and work from home as much as possible, to comply with social distancing (1.5 m), and all large events were canceled. In the Netherlands, the first COVID-19 patient was identified on February 27th 2020 and restrictions were imposed by the government starting on March 12th 2020. Although children and adolescents are less affected by morbidity and mortality, the restrictions imposed by governments worldwide profoundly impact their daily life, including their mental and social health. The COVID-19 pandemic has an enormous impact on society as a whole, and on children and adolescents in particular. ![]()
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