Cabinet to ‘hibernate’ Spanish economy in bid to avoid overload of hospitals
As expected, the government on Sunday approved a stricter lockdown across Spain, which will only permit essential workers to leave their homes
As expected, the government on Sunday approved a stricter lockdown across Spain, which will only permit essential workers to leave their homes
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 receiving treatment in Spanish hospitals
Spain’s biggest labor unions also support the move, but businesses warn of “negative impact” on companies
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will convene a Cabinet meeting to approve the measure, which is aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus in Spain
The six-hour virtual gathering on Thursday to agree on a joint statement has been described as one of the most fascinating in recent memory
Although opposition parties heavily criticized Pedro Sánchez for his handling of the coronavirus crisis, they voted in favor of keeping the emergency measures in place until April 12
Interior minister says most residents are observing the conditions aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus, but points out that a four-month sentence has already been handed down to one offender
“This is the tough week, when we are all waiting to see if the measures we have adopted will take effect,” says health chief
The SARS-CoV-2 virus has affected a large number of former and current public officials, forcing regional leaders and ministers to work in isolation
As at land borders, only residents will be able to enter the country by air or sea, with exceptions for certain professions or for reasons of force majeure
Pedro Sánchez on Sunday requested a major public investment plan that would serve to stimulate the economy in the face of the coronavirus pandemic
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez made the decision after warning Spaniards that the number of coronavirus cases was set to rise over the next week
In a national address, Pedro Sánchez warned that the number of infections is set to rise next week and place the country’s healthcare system under even greater strain
Seventy percent of patients in intensive care are aged above 60 years old, health authorities report
“The worst days are on their way,” warned Health Minister Salvador Illa on Friday
Criticized by government officials for “misrepresenting the truth,” Quim Torra later said his words had been poorly translated
The number of people infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus has now reached 17,174, with 3,431 new cases in a day
In a public address on the coronavirus pandemic, the monarch called on Spaniards to remain united and calm as the number of the cases soars to nearly 14,000
Pedro Sánchez addressed a near-empty parliament on Wednesday, to explain the measures the government is taking to combat the coronavirus pandemic
PM Pedro Sánchez calls it "the greatest mobilization of resources in the country’s entire democratic history"
“We are not ruling out closing the airspace,” said Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska on Tuesday, after land borders were shut on Monday night
The priority for the administration now, as well as stopping the spread of the pandemic, will be the minimizing of the economic damage caused by the crisis
Madrid government believes fall in the number of new cases will only be seen in the region after 10 days of total lockdown
Companies that are holding or that can manufacture health materials such as protective masks have been given 48 hours to inform the authorities on risk of fines for failing to do so
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez holds video conference call with regional premiers, after state of alarm gives central government powers across the entire Spanish territory
Police in Spain will set up checkpoints in the street to ensure state of alarm is observed
There was also controversy on Saturday when Deputy Prime Minister Pablo Iglesias attended a Cabinet meeting, despite his partner being infected