The new decree gives regional governments the option to prohibit travel in and out of their territories unless it is justified, as well as imposing an obligatory nationwide curfew between 11pm and 6am
There were few people to be seen in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville and Valencia on Sunday night after the Spanish government declared a state of alarm in a bid to contain the spread of the coronavirus
Eight regions and Melilla have already called on the government to implement the emergency measure, which will not necessarily involve a lockdown like the one in the spring. The regions would, however, have greater powers to limit mobility in a bid to curb coronavirus infections
Under the new measures, effective once the state of alarm expires on Saturday afternoon, meetings between midnight and 6am will be limited to people from the same household
After a meeting of health authorities failed to produce an agreement on nationwide restrictions, Spanish regions are taking the initiative to limit nighttime activity
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Sources from the regional government said they would want it in place from midnight to 6am, so that bars and restaurants could continue with their activity, but outdoor drinking and parties in private residences could be avoided
Health Minister Salvador Illa today confirmed the possibility was being studied, but stressed it would require the support of the regions and opposition parties such as the PP
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A draft project that must still be discussed with regional officials aims to clarify the criteria for adopting restrictions on mobility
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The regional government is seeking to reduce mobility and social interaction in the northeastern Spanish region in a bid to flatten the curve
Health Minister Salvador Illa says the emergency measure will remain in place until the region sees a larger fall in coronavirus transmission
Navarre, Catalonia and Andalusia say citizens should prepare for restrictions, while Madrid hopes to emerge from the state of alarm in 15 days
The event paid tribute to the frontline workers of the coronavirus crisis as the central and Madrid governments continue to clash over how to contain the virus
The National Police and the Civil Guard deployed 7,000 officers in different parts of Madrid on Friday afternoon, in order to ensure that the new restrictions were observed and that those confined to their municipalities did not leave the region
The central government has used a decree to lock down the capital and eight other municipalities. Residents of these areas who break the rules could be fined
