The Xunta activated the health emergency situation in Galicia yesterday, March 13, as a result of the evolution of the Coronavirus epidemic.
With the aim of slowing down the spread of Covid-19, a series of measures are already in place, which are summarized below.
The activity of establishments open to the public is suspended for 14 days.. This implies the closure of:
– Bars, restaurants and cafés, which may provide home delivery services or for collection on site. The A Pobra fairs are also suspended. The closure does not affect the catering services of hotel establishments, provided that they are strictly intended for their customers, and of establishments in facilities intended for the provision of public services.
– Children's leisure centers (the A Pobra do Brollón playground is closed)
– Sports pavilions and venues, gyms and swimming pools.
– Cinemas and theaters.
– Gambling establishments.
– Concert halls and auditoriums.
– Fairgrounds.
– Leisure and entertainment establishments – party halls, discos, pubs, bars and show cafes.
– And hostels on the Camino de Santiago.
Retail food and essential goods stores remain open. For example, greengrocers, butchers, fishmongers, bakeries, pharmacies, gas stations, kiosks and food stores will be able to open.
On the other hand, A maximum capacity of one third is established for buildings of worship (churches) and funeral homes.. A maximum of 25 people is established to accompany the funeral procession.
These measures are in addition to measures established by the City Council of A Pobra do Brollón regarding municipal activities and buildings.
What can I do on an individual level?
Citizens are advised to avoid traveling and going out. Other very important recommendations are:
– wash your hands with soap and water frequently;
– cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing; cough into the inside of your elbow or into a disposable tissue;
– avoid touching your mouth, nose and eyes with your hands;
– home disinfection with bleach and cleaning products;
– do not kiss or shake hands with other people;
– maintain a safe distance between people of between one and a half and two meters;
– in public bathrooms, wash your hands with soap and water, dry them with a disposable paper towel and touch handles and knobs with a paper towel.
