COVID-19 protests in Europe: Anti-vaccine protesters march in Paris, denounce health pass

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte (pictured inset) is set to announce the new measures during a press conference at 7pm alongside health minister Hugo de Jonge and Jaap van Dissel, head of the public health institute RIVM. The country introduced a partial lockdown on November 28, restricting social gatherings to 13 people and imposing a 5pm curfew on bars, restaurants, cinemas and sports venues (main image: people walk around downtown Rotterdam today). Essential shops such as supermarkets must close at 8pm. Riots broke out in Rotterdam when the restrictions were first announced, with police opening fire on anti-lockdown protests against the restrictions. Ministers met this morning with regional safety board bosses and are expected to finalise the new plans this afternoon. Previously, the Dutch Government’s Outbreak Management Team advised the complete closure of non-essential stores alongside schools, gyms, cafes, museums and cinemas. Meanwhile, in Brussels on Thursday, Ms von der Leyen asked EU leaders to rein