In the new type of coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the number of cases exceeding 1 million. Declared a national state of emergency outside the Canary Islands. Extraordinary meeting of the Cabinet under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. Within the scope of Covid-19 measures, the state of emergency decision made, which included a series of measures, especially the curfew at night.

Within the scope of Covid-19 measures, the state of emergency decision made, which included a series of measures, especially the curfew at night.

While the state of emergency decision taken by the Council of Ministers in Spain was valid for 15 days, it needs parliament’s approval for its extension.

Prime Minister Sanchez explains that the government’s plan is to extend the state of emergency for about 6 months. “We will submit a motion to the parliament to extend the state of emergency until May 9. The pandemic is a state issue, we expect the support of all political groups.”

Emphasizing that the second wave in Covid-19 was very intense in Spain and the rest of Europe, Sanchez. “The situation is very serious. We approve of the state of emergency as it is the most effective tool in combating the virus. We will achieve this now, as in the first wave.”

The most important measure that new in the second state of emergency was the imposition of a curfew across the country between 23:00 and 06:00.