China News Service, April 29, according to foreign media reports, on the 28th local time, Spain announced that it will reduce the state of emergency in four stages, and plans to return to normal at the end of June.
On April 27, local time, outside a hospital in Madrid, Spain, medical staff applauded and cheered for the people who were isolated at home during the national confinement.
According to reports, Spain has entered a state of emergency since March 14. Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez said that he would relax the previous restrictions in stages and regions starting from May 4.
According to reports, in the initial stage, barber shops and other businesses that operate through appointments will open, and restaurants will resume offering takeaway services. In the next stage, it is expected that on May 11th, bars in most parts of Spain will be able to open the terrace part, but the passenger flow should be limited to one third. At the same time, the government will allow healthy people to hold small gatherings.
In addition, the government still advises people to keep working remotely if possible, until the final stage at the end of June, when the beach may be opened.
Sanchez said that the advancement of "unblocking" measures at various stages will depend on factors such as how the infection rate develops, the number of intensive care beds, and compliance with social alienation rules. Sanchez did not set a specific start date or threshold for each stage, which will depend on the situation.
It is reported that local authorities will be responsible for monitoring the situation in their areas, but the Spanish Ministry of Health will have the final say in promoting the reduction of the state of emergency.
As of 28th local time, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in Spain reached 210,773 and the cumulative deaths were 23,822. The newly confirmed cases on the 28th are the lowest since Spain entered a state of emergency.