The Spanish Government decreed this Saturday the state of alarm for a period of 15 days to deal with the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Here we summarize the content of the decree. You can consult the full text published in the BOE.
O Central government assumes sole control of the entire Spanish territory. Compliance with the measures of the decree will be ensured by the State Security Forces and Corps and the regional and local Police, which are under the direct orders of the Minister of the Interior.
One of the measures with the most impact of the decree is the limitation of the movement of citizens. Movement must be carried out individually and will be limited to trips to the workplace and essential activities: purchasing food or medicine, attending health centers or banks, returning to the usual residence or assisting vulnerable people.
Passenger transport, both public and private, will reduce its supply by at least half, except for local rail services, which will remain in operation. Passenger transport vehicles will follow a daily cleaning routine based on the recommendations of the Ministry of Health.
A food supply will be guaranteed, ensuring not only the operation of production centers, but also of the distribution chain. Similarly, the supply of products necessary for public health will be guaranteed.
These measures are in addition to others that have already been decreed by the declaration of the health emergency situation of the Xunta de Galicia. Hospitality businesses may only provide home delivery service, while other types of entertainment venues, or where cultural, artistic, sporting and similar activities are carried out, must suspend their opening on these days.
Likewise, in-person school activity is suspended at all educational levels in favor of online educational activities during this period.
