A total of 11 autonomous communities, in addition to Ceuta and Melilla, will pass tomorrow to phase 1 of the Government's de-escalation plan, which implies that they will be able to reactivate commerce and hospitality with certain restrictions. The stores may open without an appointment and the terraces, with a maximum capacity of 50%

Can they open the bar terraces tomorrow? In the provinces that have passed to phase 1, yes. The Community of Madrid and much of Catalonia, Castilla y León and the Valencian Community have been left out, except for certain areas within these last three territories. In the rest of Spain they can open the terraces of the catering establishments that so wish, with a maximum capacity of 50%. Can it be consumed within the premises? No. At the moment, in this phase 1, consumption is only allowed on the terraces, always maintaining the aforementioned capacity and with a safe distance between the tables. In each of them there can be at most 10 people, as long as these tables allow it. That is, 10 friends will not be able to sit at a table of four. Consumption within the premises is not allowed until the next phase, stage 2, which in theory would enter into force within two weeks in the provinces that are in sanitary conditions for Can I go to a terrace at any time I want, or only during my walk time? In theory, yes. The order published in the Official State Gazette (BOE) on Saturday speaks of freedom of movement within the municipality, although the hospitality sector assures that "it has not been clear if the restrictions on walks are maintained." "What is not prohibited, we understand that it is allowed," they allege. It is understood, therefore, that anyone, regardless of age, can go to these establishments regardless of the strip they had to go for a walk in phase 0. What security measures will be applied on the terraces? a sanitary protocol to be applied in this round of activity and which has already been validated by the Ministry of Health. In addition to the aforementioned distance between the tables, attempts will be made to avoid contact: the letters will be displayed on blackboards, for example, there will be lockers so that employees can leave their belongings and not touch each other, and the use of table linen is recommended. to use and throw, among other measures. Disinfection will also be carried out twice a day in the establishments. And the store, which stores will open from tomorrow? In phase 1 areas, the small store can open without the need for an appointment. That is, the premises will have their doors open and you can enter the establishment even if you have not called before. They can also open shops of less than 400 square meters. Those who exceed this area will have to wait for phase 2. Do chains such as Leroy Merlin, Ikea or El Corte Inglés open? No, because their establishments are over 400 square meters. Chains like Ikea, Leroy Merlin, Mediamark ... in general have much bigger stores, and that's why they stay out of this phase. The sector had asked to open in phase 1, considering that they comply with the security protocols to do so, but at the moment they will not be able to do so until phase 2. There are other chains, such as Inditex or Mango, that have started to open their stores. Smaller in some areas. Can I go to the physio or to a beauty center without an appointment? Yes. In addition to the shops, the opening of the service provision businesses is also allowed, as it is called, and without an appointment. What security measures will there be in the shops? A protocol has been established with recommendations for each sector of the trade: Furniture, Textile, Footwear, Bookstores and Watches and Jewelry, among others. In the case of textiles, in the stores that open, the use of testers should be limited to the maximum, the tester area should be cleaned and disinfected after each use. The sanitation and / or quarantine of the tested and / or returned garments after their purchase must also be guaranteed.

In accordance with the criteria of The Trust Project

Know more

  • Ikea
  • Melilla
  • Mango
  • Inditex Group
  • Spain
  • The English Court
  • Madrid's community
  • Valencian Community
  • Ceuta
  • Catalonia
  • Castilla y León

Covid-19Madrid registers almost half of the deaths from coronavirus and a 50% drop in new infections

Pandemic The CCAA have obtained more than double the material of the single command of Health

Covid-19 51% of Spaniards will go to Phase 1 of the coronavirus de-escalation next Monday