Sex workers back in business as Dutch COVID curbs ease


  • World
  • Monday, 17 May 2021

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Sex workers will go back to work in the Netherlands this week under an easing of COVID-19 curbs, health minister Hugo de Jonge said on Monday.

Authorities will also let parks, zoos, gyms and outdoor swimming pools reopen on Wednesday, after the rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations eased pressure on hospitals, the minister told reporters.

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