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The Brussels region has reintroduced the requirement to wear a mask in all public places and extended the curfew from 22.00 to 6.00 every day, from Monday 26 October.
Belgium has announced further restrictions on cultural, leisure and sporting events in a bid to limit the spread of coronavirus.
A study by the European Social Observatory shows that Belgium is performing badly when it comes to providing access to healthcare, with the poorest people in the country suffering the most.
Brussels pharmacies have 45,000 flu vaccinations in stock, which is not enough to keep up with demand.
A married couple from Kampenhout, Flemish Brabant, who died of malaria at the end of September were probably infected by a mosquito that arrived in Belgium from Africa via the airport at Zav
All bars and cafes in the Brussels region must close tomorrow, Thursday 8 October, for one month, to limit the spread of coronavirus.
Bars and cafes throughout Belgium must close at 23.00 from Friday and allow only four people per table, as the country's coronavirus restrictions are tightened.
As Belgium slowly eases its coronavirus movement restrictions, face masks have become compulsory in several places - and "strongly encouraged" in others. Here's a recap of the rules.
Facemasks are not required to be worn out of doors from 1 October except in crowded areas.
