After 150 hours of testimony from 47 individuals, the public hearings of the Dutch parliamentary committee investigating the Netherlands’ coronavirus response have concluded. The committee aimed to understand decision-making during the crisis and identify lessons for future pandemics or prolonged crises. While no major revelations emerged, witnesses highlighted the importance of considering the broader social and mental health impacts alongside medical advice. Former Prime Minister Rutte emphasized the role of medical advisors, stating their guidance was paramount, but witnesses also acknowledged the emergence of issues like loneliness and learning delays. Concerns were raised about the weight given to non-quantifiable social consequences, and the impact of measures like the evening curfew in cities like 's-Hertogenbosch and school closures across the Netherlands. The inquiry revealed internal debate within the cabinet regarding these strict measures, with some officials expressing fundamental rights concerns.