Following the analysis of the epidemiological situation, Brussels region Minister-President Rudi Vervoort has decided to extend the restrictive measures in Brussels to 15 January 2021.

These specific measures are:

• The imposition of a curfew from 22h00 to 06h00.
• The obligation to wear a mask (covering the nose and mouth) in public places.
• The closure of all businesses at 20h00 - except from 14 December to 31 December when closing time can be extended to 21h00.
• A ban on alcohol consumption in public places.

With regard arrangements in the Christmas period, from 24 to 25 December, consultations are ongoing with the 19 municipalities and at federal level.

In addition, the moratorium on home evictions has been extended to 15 January 2021.

These measures have been taken to avoid an upsurge in the rate of COVID-19 infections, to reduce the pressure on healthcare staff, to allow the normal functioning of hospitals and the provision of care for all patients.

The primary objective is to preserve the health of all citizens and to avoid at all costs a third wave which would be catastrophic from a health, social and economic point of view.

For more information on COVID measures in Brussels visit the dedicated website (in English). Although be aware that the French and Dutch language versions of this site are more rapidly updated with news.