Riots in the Netherlands over coronavirus restrictions could spark similar protests in neighbouring Belgium, the Belgian interior minister warned as she instructed local authorities on how to limit the risks that protesters will spread the virus, AP reported.

Calls for protests against Belgium’s tough lockdown and its 9pm curfew have mounted on social media.

“The violent demonstrations that degenerated in the Netherlands have apparently incited certain people to call, also in our country, for demonstrations against the health measures,” Belgian Interior Minister Annelies Verlinden’s office said.