Filter for Spain Government Actions to Stop the Spread of Coronavirus

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2020-07-04 Out Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions
Spain permits entry to citizens of the following countries, from 4 July: Algeria, Australia, Canada, China, Georgia, Japan, Montenegro, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, Serbia, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, and Uruguay.
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2020-06-21 Out Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions
Free mobility throughout the territory and travel between provinces will be allowed.
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2020-06-21 Out Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions
Spain has opened its borders with all European Union member states from 21 June, the end of the state of alarm, and will no longer impose quarantine on visitors.
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2020-06-21 In Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced
Companies must (i) adopt ventilation, cleaning and disinfection measures in workplaces, (ii) provide soap and water to employees, or hydroalcoholic gels or disinfectants, (iii) adapt working conditions in order to guarantee a distance of 1.5 metres between employees, (iv) adopt measures to avoid large gatherings of people, and (v) adopt measures for the progressive reincorporation of employees to the workplace, and the promotion of home working where feasible.
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2020-06-21 In Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public
The mandatory use of face masks by persons over 6 years of age on public roads, outdoors and in enclosed spaces for public use, provided that it is not possible to maintain a social distance of at least 1.5 metres. Exceptions are made for persons with disabilities or respiratory illnesses, as well as when practising sports or eating. Their use is also mandatory on public transport, by air, sea and rail, and in private vehicles if the occupants do not live together at the same address. Failure to comply with this measure will result in a penalty of up to 100 euros.
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2020-06-21 In Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced
Hotels and tourist accommodation, hotels and restaurants, shops, as well as cultural, entertainment and other recreational and sports centres shall ensure that crowds are avoided in common areas, and shall guarantee that customers and workers maintain a minimum interpersonal distance of 1.5 metres. Appropriate hygiene measures shall be observed in these establishments to prevent risks of contagion.
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2020-06-16 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Last section of the Line of Guarantees activated, with priority for the self-employed and SMEs, and companies in the tourism and automotive sectors (15,5 mio EUR)
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2020-06-15 Out Movement restrictions: Border closure 
Pilot program of opening of safe tourist corridors in the Balearic Islands for all persons arriving from Schengen countries (including telematic monitoring systems and documentation upon arrival)
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2020-06-10 In Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced
Hygiene guide for universities published
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2020-06-09 In Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
State museums to reopen (and providing free entrance for first two months)
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2020-06-09 In Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public
Extension until further notice: requirement to wear face masks in public spaces; fines set at a 100 EUR
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2020-06-08 Out Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
Nightclubs allowed to reopen at 30% of their capacity
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2020-06-08 Out Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
Hotels and restaurants may open their inside areas for consumption, at 50% capacity
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2020-06-08 Out Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
Gaming and betting establishments now allowed to operate at 50% capacity
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2020-06-08 Out Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced
In public transport all seating options may be used, with limitations on the number of standing passengers
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2020-06-08 Out Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced
The reopening of squares, venues and outdoor bullfighting facilities now at 50% capacity or max. 800 persons
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2020-05-26 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Extension of Social Security coverage to personnel who provide care in health or socio-health centers and have become ill due to COVID- 19
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2020-05-25 Out Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
Beaches are reopening in numerous regions
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2020-05-24 In Public health measures: General recommendations
The Ministry of Health recommends more strict measures of social distancing and hygiene on the newly reopened beaches
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2020-05-22 Out Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
Small municipalities (<10.001 inhabitants) may move already to stage 2 reopening, if they were still in stage 0 or 1 prior per official decree
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2020-05-21 In Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced
Ministry of Culture and Sport publishes recommendations for re-opening library services to public
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2020-05-21 Out Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
Plan for the uptake of transplant services developed, as one of the particularly compromised areas during the lockdown
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2020-05-20 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Automatic extension of the residence and work authorizations of foreign citizens for 6 months
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2020-05-20 Out Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public
Exemptions from the requirement to wear face masks in public: children under 6 and during activities which make it challenging to wear masks (e.g. in restaurants, while eating)
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2020-05-18 Out Public health measures: Amendments to funeral and burial regulations
Maximum of 25 persons allowed outside (inside 15 still, as previously also applying outdoors)
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2020-05-18 Out Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced
All businesses where it is not possible to maintain the distance a specific time slot for the elderly needs to be established
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2020-05-18 Out Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies
Visits to elderly homes generally allowed again, though decision to be taken by regions and central government recommends to limit visits only to essential reasons
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2020-05-18 Out Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
Recreational swimming pools may open to the public without a prior appointment, with a maximum capacity of 30%; shower facilities may not be used and cleaning to be done 3 times a day
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2020-05-18 Out Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
All retail trade businesses now allowed to open with 40% of their space and where minimum distance can be guaranteed
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2020-05-18 Out Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
Shopping centres and trade parks may open with a maximum capacity of 30-40%
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2020-05-18 Out Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
Bars and restaurants may re-open to the public to eat and drink inside the premises at 40% of their capacity
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2020-05-18 Out Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
Re-opening to the public of common areas in hotels and tourist accommodation at 30% of capacity
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2020-05-18 Out Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
Exhibition rooms, monuments and cultural spaces at 30% capacity
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2020-05-18 Out Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
Cinemas, theatres, auditoriums and similar spaces to reopen at 30% capacity
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2020-05-18 Out Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
Inside sports facilities may reopen at 30%
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2020-05-18 In Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
Extension until further notice: Recreational areas and children’s play areas, leisure areas and rest areas must remain closed
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2020-05-18 In Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
Extension until further notice: professional sports events without spectators
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2020-05-18 Out Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
The travel around the own province allowed for up to 15 persons together; while the physical distance requirement remains
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2020-05-18 Out Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
In religious institutions the maximum capacity that may be used now 50%, up from 30% (maximum of 100 persons outside and 50 inside)
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2020-05-18 Out Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
Active tourism and nature activities, they may be undertaken in groups of up to 20 people
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2020-05-18 Out Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
Various sports activities to be allowed again, if hygiene measures can be followed
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2020-05-18 Out Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
Congresses, events, business meetings and conferences may be held in congress halls, conference halls, multipurpose rooms and other similar establishments with a max. of 50 persons
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2020-05-18 In Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
Extension until further notice: Closure of discotheques and nightclubs
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2020-05-18 Out Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies
People under 70 may do sports any time of the day again, except for 10 am and 12 pm, and between 7 pm and 8 pm which is reserved for persons aged 70+
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2020-05-15 In Movement restrictions: Border closure 
Same entry restrictions set on ports and airports entries as for land borders, with only exemptions allowed to enter being: Spanish citizens, Residents in Spain, Cross-border workers, Healthcare professionals or those who look after the elderly, people with causes of force majeure or a situation of need
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2020-05-15 In Public health measures: Health screenings in airports and border crossings
Health checks at ports and airports
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2020-05-15 In Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies
14 days quarantine for all people coming from abroad
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2020-05-14 In Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced
Protocol for the preparation of swimming pools against COVID-19
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2020-05-14 In Public health measures: Testing policy
In workplaces, tests will only be carried out on suspected cases
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2020-05-12 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Extension until 30th June: the ERTE (short-term work program)
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2020-05-12 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Social Security contribution exemptions in connection with ERTE to enable a quicker uptake of workforce again
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2020-05-12 In Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring
Data sharing framework from Autonomous Communities to health agencies strengthened with requests for faster sharing
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2020-05-11 Out Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
Gatherings of up to 10 people are allowed again, though generally 2m distance to be kept and hands frequently washed
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2020-05-11 Out Lockdown: Full lockdown
At the same time, the agri-food and fisheries sector will resume activities that maintained restrictions. [note: all opening measures in Spain are tied to epidemiological trends in each region, thus these are just general national guidelines]
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2020-05-11 Out Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
Restaurant sector, the opening of terraces will be limited to an occupation of 30% [note: all opening measures in Spain are tied to epidemiological trends in each region, thus these are just general national guidelines]
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2020-05-11 Out Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
Opening of hotels and tourist accommodation will exclude common areas and will have restrictions [note: all opening measures in Spain are tied to epidemiological trends in each region, thus these are just general national guidelines]
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2020-05-11 Out Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
Worship centers may reopen but should limit their capacity to a third [note: all opening measures in Spain are tied to epidemiological trends in each region, thus these are just general national guidelines]
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2020-05-09 Out Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
In the wake, a maximum of 15 people may be in the open air or 10 in closed spaces, whether or not they live together at the same address
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2020-05-09 Out Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
Municipalities are also allowed to reopen open-air markets. They must respect the safety distance, limit 25% of authorized positions and reduce their flow to less than a third of the usual capacity.
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2020-05-09 Out Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
Any citizen can access outdoor sports facilities, except for swimming pools and water areas. Individual sports or those that can be done with maximum # of 2 persons and compliance with physical distancing measures; In closed sports centers, practice must be individual and by appointment
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2020-05-09 Out Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
In closed spaces where cultural acts and shows take place, a maximum of 30 people can access. If they are outdoors, the capacity will be a maximum of 200 people
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2020-05-09 Out Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
Retail establishments and commercial premises may open if they have an area of ??a maximum of 400 square meters, at maximum capacity limit will be 30% and with hygiene measures
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2020-05-09 Out Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions
In the territories with positive epidemiological advancement, it will be possible to move around the province, island or territorial unit of reference, under safety restrictions
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2020-05-09 Out Movement restrictions: Curfews
Autonomous regions may adapt the time slot that children are allowed out by moving it by two hours, though maintaining the duration of the time slot, to adapt to the different locations and climates
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2020-05-09 Out Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
Conferences, meetings, events and seminars in the field of scientific and technical research, development and innovation will be allowed, which may never exceed the attendance of 30 people. To do this, remote participation will be encouraged
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2020-05-09 Out Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
Regarding the Professional Leagues, the clubs will be able to carry out individualized physical and technical tasks, as well as non-exhaustive tactical training, in groups of a maximum of 10 athletes, maintaining the interpersonal distance of two meters.
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2020-05-09 Out Public health measures: Amendments to funeral and burial regulations
Burials may be attended by a maximum of 15 people. Safety and hygiene measures must always be respected.
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2020-05-09 In Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies
Extension: People with symptoms of COVID-19, those diagnosed with the disease or those who have been in close contact with someone with symptoms or diagnosed, should continue to be isolated
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2020-05-09 In Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced
Common hygiene measures for premises open to the public, such as cleaning and disinfecting facilities at least twice a day, maintaining adequate ventilation, and daily washing and disinfection of work clothes
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2020-05-09 In Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced
Limitations to the use of elevator and toilets in any public building
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2020-05-09 In Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public
In all places where the 2 meter minimum distance or maximum number of persons cannot be kept, the wearing of appropriate equipment for personal protection is mandated
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2020-05-07 In Public health measures: Testing policy
Serological tests used in groups such as health or socio-health personnel, residents of nursing homes or other social health centers.
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2020-05-07 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
The testing capacity at primary care facilities are being strengthened
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2020-05-07 In Public health measures: Testing policy
PCR used for anyone with a clinical picture of acute respiratory infection of sudden onset of any severity that causes, among others, fever, cough or feeling of shortness of breath
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2020-05-07 In Public health measures: Awareness campaigns
Awareness raising and information campaign on how COVID-19 is spreading on beaches to promote appropriate behaviour
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2020-05-05 In Public health measures: Awareness campaigns
Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda begins campaign to raise awareness among users of public transport to recover new normality in safe fashion
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2020-05-05 In Public health measures: Awareness campaigns
On International Day of Hand Hygiene, the government reminds of the importance of hand washing as essential disease prevention measure
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2020-05-05 In Public health measures: Awareness campaigns
Government warns that supposedly beneficial effect of nicotine against COVID-19 is not based on evidence
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2020-05-05 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Launch of aid and training package for the digitization of companies and young people endowed with 70 million euros
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2020-05-05 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
The Government activates the third section of the Line of Guarantees to guarantee liquidity and reinforce business financing; with an additional 20,000 million EUR
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2020-05-05 In Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced
The Government sets the maximum retail price for healthy skin antiseptics authorized by the AEMPS; set between 0.015 and 0.032 euros per milliliter
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2020-05-03 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
The national government issued a guidance document to the autonomous communities on the number of ICUs and general hospital beds for the gradual reopening that need to be available
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2020-05-03 In Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public
The use of face masks obligatory for all transport users
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2020-05-02 Out Lockdown: Full lockdown
Walks and physical activity allowed again according to schedules and ages (in municipalities with more than 5000 persons): Individual physical activity will be allowed once a day from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Adults with children under 14 years old may be allowed outside from 12:00 to 19:00.; People with special needs and over 70 years have 2 exclusive daily periods, in attention to their vulnerability.
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2020-05-01 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Spain sends the Stability Program and the National Reform Plan to the European Commission
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2020-05-01 Out Lockdown: Full lockdown
People may be allowed to leave home and travel to collect agricultural produces meant for self-consumption
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2020-04-28 In Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
Extended until further notice: shopping malls, as they involve larger crowds [note: all opening measures in Spain are tied to epidemiological trends in each region, thus these are just general national guidelines]
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2020-04-28 In Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced
Gradual easing/opening criteria established to ensure that regions can act independently depending on epidemiological evidence and trends
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2020-04-27 Out Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies
Childrens are allowed to leave their homes again under certain restrictions: children under 14 years old can take controlled walks, accompanied by an adult for one hour a day, during a wide schedule to avoid crowds (between 09:00 a.m. and 09:00 p.m.), to a distance of one kilometer around your home and without access to outdoor recreation areas for children or sports facilities. [https://www.mscbs.gob.es/en/gabinete/notasPrensa.do?id=4879]
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2020-04-24 In Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced
Maximum price for face masks and hydroalcoholic gels set
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2020-04-23 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
Seroprevalence study initiated, testing 60 000 persons
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2020-04-22 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
The Public Treasury has made a syndicated issue of a new 10-year bond for the amount of 15,000 million euros
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2020-04-22 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
CSIC launches genetics study to identify individual risk of developing serious forms of COVID-19
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2020-04-21 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
COVID-19 Fund established to finance new projects on the epidemiological detection, diagnosis and tracking of virus
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2020-04-21 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Additional economic benefits for wokers: The coverage of unemployment benefit is extended to workers made redundant during the trial period of a new job.; The scope of application of the ERTEs is increased;The preferential nature of remote work is extended for two months, as well as the right to adjust the schedule and reduce the working day
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2020-04-21 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Additional economic benefits for companies: The tax bases are adjusted to the economic situation; The VAT applicable to the supply of medical equipment from national producers to non-profit public entities and hospital centers is reduced to 0%; The VAT on electronic books, magazines and newspapers is also reduced to align it with that applicable to paper ones.; The ICO Guarantee Line of 100,000 million euros will cover company notes and reinforce the mutual guarantee societies of the Autonomous Communities.; The Insurance Compensation Consortium is empowered to act as a reinsurer of credit insurance risks, which will strengthen the channeling of resources for commercial credit.; A mechanism is established for the renegotiation and postponement of the payment of business premises rent.; Notary fees for novation of non-mortgage loans are reduced.
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2020-04-21 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
A sports Foundation is created, endowed with funds from the sale of audiovisual rights to football to help finance and provide stability to the federal sport, the Olympic and Paralympic sports.
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2020-04-21 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
Additional contracts established to secure medical supply line
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2020-04-19 In Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced
Government set requirements of the labelling of PPEs for the public (e.g. face masks) to ease the understanding of their filtration by the public; limits on sales were also established
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2020-04-19 In Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies
Children are not allowed to leave home, e.g. accompany their parents for grocery shopping
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2020-04-18 In Lockdown: Full lockdown
Extension until 9th May: full lock-down (with exemptions)
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2020-04-17 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
Data reporting structure from the autonomous communities to the central point streamlined
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2020-04-16 Out Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
The Ministry of Health establishes the start of deadlines for evaluations and the final date of residence or training year of health professionals; Assessments may start from today
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2020-04-16 In Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established
Centralization of emergency management process for the procurement of all goods and services needed by the public sector to implement any measure to address COVID-19.
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2020-04-16 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Introduction of a special credit line for the tourism sector through the ICO (€400 million); suspension of interest and repayment of loans granted by the Secretariat of State for Tourism for one year with no need for prior request; deferred repayment of loans granted to businesses by the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Tourism
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2020-04-16 In Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced
Disinfection guides provided by ministry on cultural sites to disinfect door handles and floors, but not risk harm to historic sites due to disinfectant use
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2020-04-15 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda makes driving and rest times more flexible to facilitate work of professional hauliers
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2020-04-14 In Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared
Extension until midnight on 26 April
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2020-04-14 In Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring
A new CSIC [National Scientific Research Council] project uses computer science and data science techniques to observe how the lockdown measures taken to halt the spread of the disease COVID-19 are proving effective.
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2020-04-13 Out Lockdown: Full lockdown
Some sectors, including construction and manufacturing were allowed to go back to work
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2020-04-13 In Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced
Government distributes 10 million face masks to be handed out as of Monday around Spain to workers at main transport hubs
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2020-04-13 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
The Ministry of Health has promoted a ministerial order making public and private clinical diagnostic laboratories available to the autonomous communities.
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2020-04-11 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
The Government distributes one million more rapid antibody detection tests to diagnose COVID-19 early (+5 million more to come over the next days)
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2020-04-11 In Public health measures: General recommendations
The Government launches a guide to good practices in the workplace
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2020-04-10 In Public health measures: General recommendations
General information around COVID and various health conditions with specific information for persons affected
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2020-04-10 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
The Government activates the second section of the Line of Guarantees, with 20,000 million euros allocated entirely to SMEs and the self-employed
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2020-04-09 In Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced
Minimum requirement specifics for hygiene face masks established
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2020-04-08 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
Government collaborates with universities to support the diagnosis efforts
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2020-04-08 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
Medicalized trains available to transport COVID-19 patients between communities if necessary
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2020-04-08 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
Clinical trial started on preventing COVID-19 transmission in health professionals
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2020-04-08 In Public health measures: Awareness campaigns
The Government launches Hispabot-Covid19, a consultation channel on COVID-19 through WhatsApp
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2020-04-07 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
New ministerial order to facilitate the work of transporter drivers, that can continue to work even if their current tachograph card has expired, under certain requirements; with start from 6th March
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2020-04-07 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
The official self-diagnosis application AsistenciaCOVID-19, now available in five new autonomous communities (only previous one was a pilot in Madrid)
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2020-04-06 In Public health measures: Awareness campaigns
Grocery shopping and safety advice in face of Eastern
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2020-04-05 In Public health measures: Testing policy
Rapid antibody tests distributed and used for certain patients, such as those with negative PCR test but ongoing disease progression or those under high clinical suspicion without PCR test yet
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2020-04-04 In Lockdown: Full lockdown
Extension until 26th April: full lock-down (with exemptions)
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2020-04-03 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
Distribution of masks and gloves by the government expanded
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2020-04-03 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Economic package for the agricultural sector developed
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2020-04-02 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
Technical guidance for the production of PPEs for companies developed by government
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2020-04-02 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
Expansion of the possibility to recruit health care professionals and health technicians from the decree of 17th March, allowing stronger recruitment efforts
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2020-04-02 In Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced
Transport companies are being distributed masks and guidance on use
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2020-04-01 In Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring
A mobility study implemented to analyse anonymous data compiled on movements of the population during the health emergency and for as long as necessary until conditions of normality are re-established, to help contribute to more efficient data-based decision-making.
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2020-03-31 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Guide of recommendations for the development of distance commercial activity and supply to rural areas without commercial premises’, which seeks to enhance the protection of the public and of workers
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2020-03-31 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
New protection measures for tenants (evictions prohibited for 6 months, microcredits for rent payment, ban of cutting essential supplies)
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2020-03-31 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Additional workers protection and company support measure (new subsidies, strengthened social security through grant moratoriums, postponement of social security payments, mortgage moratorium)
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2020-03-31 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
The Government approves the distribution of 300 million euros to the autonomous communities to respond to the most urgent actions against COVID-19
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2020-03-31 In Public health measures: Psychological assistance and medical social work
The Ministry of Health and the General Council of Psychologists activate a support phone for the population affected by COVID-19
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2020-03-30 In Public health measures: Amendments to funeral and burial regulations
The Ministry of Health prohibits funerals and restricts funeral ceremonies to limit the spread and contagion by COVID-19 with maximum number of persons and only under compliance with minimum distance of 2 m
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2020-03-28 In Lockdown: Full lockdown
Country-wide lock-down with only essential workplaces remaining open, set to last until April 9th
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2020-03-27 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
The Government promotes the hiring of nearly 200 foreign professionals residing in Spain
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2020-03-24 In Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
Hotels and short-term stays required to close
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2020-03-24 In Movement restrictions: International flights suspension
Alicante-Elche Airport will cease all commercial flight operations
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2020-03-23 In Movement restrictions: Border closure 
Closure of air,sea and land borders for 30 days (extension on land border closure on 17/03/2020)
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2020-03-19 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
210 million EUR for the support of regional responses
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2020-03-19 Out Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies
Children that were not allowed to leave home are now allowed to accompany their parent (limited to single parents)
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2020-03-19 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
Additional funding for research related to the development of drugs and vaccines for COVID-19 (€110 million)
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2020-03-17 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
Exceptional measures to manage the development of clinical trials during the period of health crisis
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2020-03-17 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Prohibition of the cutting of essential supplies for vulnerable tenants; e.g. water, electricity, gas
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2020-03-16 In Social distancing: Changes in prison-related policies
Release of a number of prisoners and also detainees of immigration centres that have been there for more than 60 days; from 16.03 onwards varying per location
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2020-03-16 In Lockdown: Partial lockdown
Movement only allowed for: travel to make essential purchases (food, hygiene, health, first necessity), in strict compliance with basic precautionary measures; travel to his place of work and return to his usual place of residence; travel to access banking services; travel to provide care and assistance to vulnerable people; travel in cases of force majeure.; fines from 100 to 600.000 EUR
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2020-03-16 In Socio-economic measures: Military deployment
To ensure the compliance with the lockdown
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2020-03-16 In Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
restaurant, bars, shopping centres, cultural establishments and alike
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2020-03-16 In Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
all groupings are prohibited
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2020-03-15 In Public health measures: General recommendations
Good practices
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2020-03-15 In Movement restrictions: Border checks 
intensified border controls as part of closure of border for non-citizens and non-residents
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2020-03-15 In Movement restrictions: Border closure 
closure of Spanish land borders; only Spanish nationals, residents, diplomats, and cross-border workers are permitted enter Spain
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2020-03-15 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
Retired health professionals and medical students should make themselves available
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2020-03-14 In Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared
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2020-03-14 In Socio-economic measures: Military deployment
Military will be deployed to help with the building of 16 additional facilities (from 30th March) and support food banks (from 14th March)
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2020-03-13 In Lockdown: Full lockdown
Some villages
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2020-03-13 In Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared
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2020-03-12 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Financial package to cover the needs of families and businesses (tax deferrals, liquidity loans, etc.) established
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2020-03-12 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
Budget of Ministry of Health reinforced by 1,000 million EUR
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2020-03-11 In Movement restrictions: International flights suspension
Direct flights from Italy to Spain are prohibited
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2020-03-10 In Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
In Madrid, La Rioja, Vitoria and Labastida, as these are areas of significant transmission, activities in closed spaces that gather more than a thousand people are suspended.
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2020-03-09 In Social distancing: Schools closure 
all levels
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2020-03-09 In Public health measures: General recommendations
Businesses to shift to digital wherever possible
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2020-03-09 In Public health measures: General recommendations
Vulnerable people and people with symptoms asked to remain at home
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2020-03-03 In Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
Cancellation of at-risk events; including large scale sport events such as soccer with a high chance of people attending from at risk areas
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