COVID cases in Netherlands rise by 600% in a week to 52,000 after nightlife reopening

Coronavirus infections in Netherlands jumped by over 600% in the past week following the scrapping of almost all remaining lockdown restrictions and reopening of nightclubs. Almost 52,000 infections were confirmed in the week through Tuesday, health authorities said, up from 8,500 a week earlier. Dutch PM Mark Rutte apologised for the relaxation and called it "an error of judgment."