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Cabinet to ‘hibernate’ Spanish economy in bid to avoid overload of hospitals
As expected, the government on Sunday approved a stricter lockdown across Spain, with only essential workers permitted to leave their homes from Monday
As expected, the government on Sunday approved a stricter lockdown across Spain, with only essential workers permitted to leave their homes from Monday
According to the latest Health Ministry figures, a total of 6,528 people have died, there are 78,797 confirmed infections, and 43,397 Covid-19 patients in hospitals
Spain’s biggest labor unions also support the move, but businesses warn of “negative impact” on companies