Spanish PM: “The measures we are going to adopt are drastic and will have consequences”
After a seven-hour Cabinet meeting, Pedro Sánchez announces the government’s plans after approving the state of alarm in Spain
After a seven-hour Cabinet meeting, Pedro Sánchez announces the government’s plans after approving the state of alarm in Spain
The latest information supplied by the central Health Ministry puts the number of people infected with SARS-CoV-2 at 5,700, with at least 136 deaths from the Covid-19 disease
Draft decree includes banning all journeys in Spain apart from travel to work or to buy food. The delay on Saturday was reportedly due to differences between the Socialists and their coalition partners, Unidas Podemos
Professors from Madrid’s Complutense University support the government’s emergency measures, which will be put in place today by the Cabinet
The restrictions come on the back of the closure of bars and restaurants, but pharmacies, tobacconists and newstands will still be open for business
“We believe that we have to anticipate a very fast evolution of the disease in our country,” says Quim Torra in televised address on Friday night