[mirimir]

> To illustrate, in the Netherlands we are in lockdown, because of the COVID-19 hazard: you are expected to only leave your house if it is absolutely critical, such as to pick up food from the food distribution centers, to get meds, to go work in a hospital, etc.

You have food distribution centers?

I'm jealous.

[MonaroVXR]

I'm from the Netherlands, I think what he means is supermarket. Because distribution centers deliver food to the super market itself instead of the customers. Otherwise I'm not sure what he/she is talking about.

We have a full lockdown, yet everyone is outside and it's really crowded. There aren't people that give a (...) About the situation, especially in this city, because most of the people are higher educated.

[eythian]

We don't have a full lockdown. We have "work from home if you at all can, try not to socialise, etc." It's certainly not "you may only go out if you're going to the supermarket, pharmacy, hospital or you risk fines." Many shops are still open, for example.

This said, I also wouldn't say it's really crowded, I took the tram in to the office this morning to pick some stuff up (last day that'll be possible for a few weeks) and it was very quiet.

[aardshark]

I'm not even sure what he's talking about. The Netherlands is not on lockdown, not compared to Spain or Italy for example.

Anywhere people might gather is closed and the public are encouraged to practice 'social distancing'. But the army/police are not in the streets making sure people stay at home.