The Belgian capital Brussels currently has the highest infection rate in Belgium, with about 10% of all those tested returning a positive result - more than double the national average for the previous week.

Authorities in the city on Monday announced a ban on prostitution until further notice to combat the spread. They also shut down three hotels hosting sex workers, and sent police out to inform prostitutes and ensure the ban was respected.

Sex workers have been badly affected by the pandemic, seeing their incomes disappear overnight.