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Antwerp 'Fully Operational' Amid Covid-19 Measures
Monday March 16, 2020
Port operations at the Belgian port of Antwerp will remain "fully operational" during the current Covid-19 pandemic, the port authority has said.
Belgium, in line with other European states, has instigated a range of measures to hinder the spread of the virus while keeping important sectors of industy going.
Measures in place to keep the port a safe working environment including the requirement for ships calling at the port to submit a maritime health form prior to arrival.
Additional measures may be needed, the port authority said.
Non-essential events have been cancelled and visitors are only admitted to critical work locations in the port "where absolutely necessary".