Madrid considers closing regional borders ahead of long weekends
The regional government may restrict access to and from the territory in a bid to prevent contagions, but has not specified when or for how long
Spain planning tax hikes for highest earners as part of expansive budget
Minority government’s blueprint allocates a record €239.8 billion to public investment to overcome the coronavirus crisis
Spanish Health Ministry reports 52,188 coronavirus cases since Friday, a new weekend record
The number of infections has jumped 37% from last week’s figure, while the occupancy rate in hospitals and intensive care units also continues to rise
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El Roto cartoon, October 27, 2020
Experts warn Spain’s state of alarm is not a cure-all for the coronavirus crisis
Epidemiologists say impact of the emergency measure will depend greatly on what action regions take