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Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte spoke at a news conference in The Hague on Wednesday Image caption: Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte spoke at a news conference in The Hague on Wednesday

The Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte has been outlining how the Netherlands plans to slowly unlock the partial lockdown.

From 11 May schools and day cares will reopen (this had been previously announced) and hairdressers, beauticians and other contact professions can start operating again next week, along with libraries opening. People should try to keep their distance but Rutte has acknowledged this will not always be possible but face masks won’t be required.

From 1 June everyone on public transport must wear a face mask, although Rutte, speaking during a press conference this evening, urged people to make their own masks, saying “medical masks are for medical staff”.

Rutte has recommended face masks in situations where it’s not possible to keep a distance of 1.5 metres - not because they stop you contracting but to stop people infecting others.

Also from 1 June Dutch bars can reopen their terraces - reservations and limited numbers with 1.5 metre spacing. Restaurants, bars, cinemas, theatres and museums can start operating again, under strict conditions: only with reservations, but again people must maintain a distance of 1.5 metres.

As of 1 July, camp sites and churches can open doors again.