The Dutch government on Sunday dashed hopes of an early easing of lockdown, saying a night-time curfew and other restrictions would remain until at least April 28 as daily infections rose to a two-week high.

Earlier the government had said they were looking at easing restrictions on April 21 by lifting the curfew and allowing bars and restaurants to welcome guests in outdoor spaces.

But a government spokesman told ANP news agency they would move back the easing of measures by at least one week.

“It is still too early,” the spokesman was quoted as saying about the April 21 date. He declined to give further details and added that Prime Minister Mark Rutte would explain the decision in the government’s COVID-19 press conference set for Tuesday.