The number of new coronavirus infections in the Netherlands remained above 10,000 over the past hours, near a record high, data released by the National Institute for Public Health (RIVM) shows.

Quoting the RIVM, Reuters reported that the number of confirmed new cases of Covid-19 was 10,264, just below a high of 10,343 on October 26. The number is being closely watched by the Dutch government, which is weighing tighter curbs.