MADRID: Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Sunday (Apr 12) any further loosening of the country's lockdown restrictions would depend on ...
Healthcare workers push a patient on a stretcher at the emergency unit at Severo Ochoa hospital during the coronavirus outbreak in Leganes, near Madrid, Spain. REUTERS/Juan MedinaMADRID: Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Sunday any further loosening of the country's lockdown restrictions would depend on more progress in the fight against the coronavirus, a day before some companies plan to reopen their doors.
The government plans on Monday to revert to the less strict curbs in force up to Mar 27, allowing some businesses that cannot work remotely, including construction and manufacturing, to reopen, and triggering concerns of a resurgence.Catalan leader Quim Torra described the decision to restart these sectors as irresponsible and reckless.
"We're talking about the worst economic situation since the Civil War," the former Spanish economy minister said in an interview with the La Vanguardia newspaper.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Spain sets out back-to-work guidelines as coronavirus death rate slowsSpain's daily coronavirus death toll fell for the third day in a row on Saturday after 510 fatalities were reported in the past 24 hours, the ...
Read more »
Spain to keep social distancing on beaches to fight virusSpain, one of Europe's top sunshine destinations, said Sunday it will maintain social distancing rules to curb the spread of the coronavirus once a nationwide lockdown ends, even on the beaches. The government on March 14 imposed a strict nationwide lockdown to fight the pandemic, and two days later
Read more »
Spain to hand out masks at metro stations as people return to workSpain will begin handing out masks at metro and train stations on Monday as some companies re-open after a two-week 'hibernation' period, the health minister said Friday. The news came as Spain recorded its lowest daily death toll from the new coronavirus in 17 days, with 605 fatalities reported
Read more »
Football: 'Test all players' for coronavirus before English season restartLONDON (AFP) - League Managers Association chief executive Richard Bevan said on Friday (April 10) that the English season can only be restarted if all footballers are tested for coronavirus.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »
New US projections show summer spike if coronavirus restrictions lifted: ReportNew US government figures show novel coronavirus infections will spike during the summer if stay-at-home orders are lifted after 30 days as ...
Read more »
Spain's overnight coronavirus death toll at 510, lowest in 19 daysMADRID (REUTERS) - The number of coronavirus deaths in Spain fell for a third consecutive day on Saturday (April 11), with 510 fatalities reported in the past 24 hours - the smallest overnight increase since March 23.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »