HOLLAND has been plunged into a five-week lockdown over Christmas after daily cases surged past 8,500.
The Netherlands leader Mark Rutte told the nation that it is closing down - with schools and gyms shutting.
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Mark Rutte made the announcement this evening Credit: Rex Features
Households can t welcome any more than two visitors over the age of 13 from tomorrow.
Schools will be closed until January 18, as well as all public places, including gyms, museums, zoos, cinemas, hairdressers and beauty salons.
However, there will be a three-day period over Christmas when the restrictions will be slightly relaxed and three people over 13 can visit another household.
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HOME and Away actor Mick Innes has died aged 67, following a battle with a long-running lung condition.
The New Zealand-born actor - who played Rod in the iconic Australian soap series - passed away at his family home in Christchurch on Saturday morning.
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Mick Innes was a renowned actor in theatre and televisionCredit: Happiness Productions
A friend of Mr Innes, Roberto Nascimento, told Stuff.co.nz the soap star had been suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
He had been admitted to hospital, but wanted to die at home, peacefully while surrounded by his family.
Mr Nascimento said: I think he always fought to the end. The doctor could tell he was getting tired, his breathing was laborious, and he did not want to end up in hospital.”