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As of Wednesday, 5 August, it is mandatory for anyone the age of 13 and above to wear a non-medical face mask in parts of the city. These are areas where there is limited space and it is crowded, meaning other measures may not have had sufficient effect on preventing spread of the coronavirus or lead to negative economic impacts.
The obligation to wear a face mask is a trial measure and does not replace the rule of keeping 1.5 metre distance.
The map shows the areas in Amsterdam where it is mandatory to wear a face mask.
We are launching this trial because we are concerned about the increasing number of coronavirus infections. The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) recently concluded that the act of wearing a face mask can affect public behaviour, causing people to be more cautious and increase the distance between each other. We will use this trial to determine if this is actually the case.
Where and when are face masks required?Uitgeklapt
When the trial launches, the use of face masks will be mandatory in the following locations:
Who has to wear a face mask?Uitgeklapt
The obligation to wear a face mask applies to everyone 13 years and older, for both visitors and the staff in shops and markets. There is an exception for staff working behind a desk or cash register that is equipped with a protective sneeze guard.
How do you know where a face mask is mandatory?Uitgeklapt
Signs will be on display in all of the trial locations, clearly communicating that it is necessary to wear a face mask. During the opening period of the trial, hosts will be present on the streets to inform people about the rules and offer free face masks if needed.
What is the duration of the trial?Ingeklapt
Are there exceptions to the obligation to wear a face mask?Uitgeklapt
Eating or drinking in an area where a face mask is mandatoryUitgeklapt
Please keep your face mask on wherever you are required to wear it. If you would like to stop for something to eat or drink, we encourage you to do so outside the area where the obligation to wear a face mask applies, whenever possible. In catering establishments and on terraces, it is not compulsory to wear a face mask.
More informationUitgeklapt
Amsterdam and Rotterdam are the first cities in the Netherlands to launch a trial for the mandatory use of face masks in certain areas. If you have any further questions about this measure, please call 14 020 or email [email protected].
The obligation to wear a face mask is a trial measure and does not replace the rule of keeping 1.5 metre distance.
The map shows the areas in Amsterdam where it is mandatory to wear a face mask.
We are launching this trial because we are concerned about the increasing number of coronavirus infections. The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) recently concluded that the act of wearing a face mask can affect public behaviour, causing people to be more cautious and increase the distance between each other. We will use this trial to determine if this is actually the case.
Where and when are face masks required?Uitgeklapt
When the trial launches, the use of face masks will be mandatory in the following locations:
- Nieuwendijk and Kalverstraat: on the street and inside shops during day and night (24/7).
- Red Light District (northern area, excluding Damstraat): on the street and inside shops during day and night (24/7).
- Plein '40-'45 market: during the street market’s opening hours.
- Albert Cuypstraat market: on the street and inside shops during the street market’s opening hours.
Who has to wear a face mask?Uitgeklapt
The obligation to wear a face mask applies to everyone 13 years and older, for both visitors and the staff in shops and markets. There is an exception for staff working behind a desk or cash register that is equipped with a protective sneeze guard.
How do you know where a face mask is mandatory?Uitgeklapt
Signs will be on display in all of the trial locations, clearly communicating that it is necessary to wear a face mask. During the opening period of the trial, hosts will be present on the streets to inform people about the rules and offer free face masks if needed.
What is the duration of the trial?Ingeklapt
Are there exceptions to the obligation to wear a face mask?Uitgeklapt
- Children who are 12 and under no not have to wear a face mask.
- If you cannot wear a face mask due to medical reasons, you will also be exempt. Please note, however, that you must be able to substantiate the reason why you cannot wear a face mask.
- There is also an exception for staff working behind a desk or cash register that is equipped with a protective sneeze guard.
Eating or drinking in an area where a face mask is mandatoryUitgeklapt
Please keep your face mask on wherever you are required to wear it. If you would like to stop for something to eat or drink, we encourage you to do so outside the area where the obligation to wear a face mask applies, whenever possible. In catering establishments and on terraces, it is not compulsory to wear a face mask.
More informationUitgeklapt
Amsterdam and Rotterdam are the first cities in the Netherlands to launch a trial for the mandatory use of face masks in certain areas. If you have any further questions about this measure, please call 14 020 or email [email protected].
