As of this week, Spain has over 6,200 confirmed cases of Covid-19, with some 193 deaths attributed to the virus.
PM Sanchez also placed new restrictions on public gatherings, and added that citizens are being instructed to stay home unless they are going to work, or they have to go out to acquire essentials like food and medicine.
The virus has also impacted the highest levels of the government, as Podemos party leader, Pablo Iglesias, had to break quarantine to attend the emergency cabinet meeting after his wife tested positive for Covid-19.As a precautionary measure, PM Sanchez has announced the government will hold meetings via video conference – after fellow minister Irene Montero tested positive for the virus.
Regional policy minister Carolina Darias also tested positive, along with Santiago Abascal, leader of righwing Vox party.
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