In response to the huge surge in coronavirus cases, Madrid’s regional chief has made face masks compulsory everywhere at all times. The regional chief also limited gatherings to 10 people, even at home. The move comes after the UK removed Spain and its islands from its travel corridor, meaning Britons who return home from holiday will have to self-isolate.
Boris Johnson said there were signs of a second wave of coronavirus in Europe as he defended the Government’s decision to impose quarantine restrictions on Spain.
“What we have to do is take swift and decisive action where we think that the risks are starting to bubble up again,” he said.
“Let’s be absolutely clear about what’s happening in Europe, amongst some of our European friends, I’m afraid you are starting to see in some places the signs of a second wave of the pandemic.”
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