Coronavirus measures by the City of Brussels
The City of Brussels has taken several decisions in order to best respect the measures of the federal government in the fight against the coronavirus (Covid-19).
- External site End of the face mask requirement and travel rules from 23 May (in French, 20 May 2022)
- Basic rules against the coronavirus
- Vaccination
- External site Covid-19 testing
- External site Covid-19 self-test
- External site Travelling
- External site Coronavirus COVID-19
- External site Frequently asked questions (FAQ in English and other languages)
- External site Measures in several other languages
More info:
- Police Decree of the Minister-President maintaining certain health restrictions in the fight against Covid-19 and repealing the Police Decree of 28 October 2021 (PDF, 3.34 MB) (in French and Dutch, 15 November 2021)
- Police Decree of the Minister-President maintaining certain health restrictions in the fight against Covid-19 and repealing the Police Decree of 14 October 2021 (PDF, 3.51 MB) (in French and Dutch, 28 October 2021)
- Police Decree of the Minister-President maintaining certain health restrictions in the fight against Covid-19 and repealing the Police Decree of 30 September 2021 (PDF, 2.67 MB) (in French and Dutch, 14 October 2021)
- Draft ordinance on the extension of the Covid Safe Ticket in case of necessity arising from a specific epidemiological situation (PDF, 283.37 KB) + Explanatory Memorandum (PDF, 457.97 KB) (in French and Dutch)
- Police Decree of the Minister-President determining new health restrictions in the fight against Covid-19 and extending certain health measures as contained in the Police Decree of the Minister-President of 30 August 2021 (PDF, 3.94 MB) (in French and Dutch, 30 September)
- Police Decree of the Minister-President with a view to preserving certain restrictions on the territory of Brussels to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (PDF, 4.59 MB) (in French and Dutch, 30 August 2021)
Since 1 December 2020, the City of Brussels has been taking specific measures to manage the flow of visitors to the Rue Neuve:
The publicity of the sessions is ensured by broadcasting the debates via the website of the City:
Shops and traders
Shops are open.
Markets
The markets are open.
Restaurants and cafes
The restaurants and cafes are open.
Need help?
- External site 1819 (doing business in Brussels)
- Temporary extension of terraces
Hotels and aparthotels
Hotels and aparthotels are open.
The services remain available:
- Markets Unit: 02 279 25 20 and/or marches.markten@brucity.be
- Horeca Unit: 02 279 22 60 and/or horeca@brucity.be
- Commercial Events Unit: 02 279 25 30 and/or animations.eco.animaties@brucity.be
More information is also available at:
External site 1819 (doing business in Brussels)
- Economic recovery plan of the City of Brussels (PDF, 127.73 KB) (in French)
- Economic recovery plan of the City of Brussels (PDF, 172.53 KB) (in Dutch)
More information on the federal, regional and municipal measures is also available at:
External site 1819 (doing business in Brussels)
The cultural centres, theatres and cinemas are open.
The libraries are open.
The swimming pools of the City (Centre, Neder-Over-Heembeek and Laeken) are open. Booking is no longer required.
The museums in Brussels are open.
The museums of the City of Brussels:
The Culture Service holds auditions for street artists again.
- Homeless
- External site Operation Thermos (food distribution)
- Ordinance of the Mayor on the fight against non-compliance with emergency measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus Covid-19 by the implementation of municipal administrative sanctions (PDF, 895.79 KB)
- Circular n° 06/2020 of the Board of General Prosecutors near the Courts of Appeal (PDF, 1.16 MB)
For all information about the new measures (taken in the Brussels Capital Region) to limit the spread of Covid-19:
- External site Measures against coronavirus in the Brussels Capital Region (in French)
- External site Frequently asked questions (FAQ in English and other languages)
STIB
The measures of the STIB public transport company (metro, tram and bus):
Collection of garbage bags
The measures of the 'Bruxelles-Propreté' Service (collection of garbage bags, Recypark, Proxy-Chimik,...):