Spain to quarantine all travellers for two weeks amid COVID-19 scare

In a bid to prevent a second wave of vel coronavirus, Spain, on May 12, ordered two-week quarantine for all travellers arriving from abro, international media reported citing an official order. new rules which would be implemented from May 15 to May 24, applies to all travellers including Spanish citizens. 

According to reports, all incoming travellers will have to remain in quarantine and would only be allowed to step out in order to buy groceries, visit healthcare centres or in a ‘situation of need’. order, which is scheduled to end in last week of May could be extended jointly with a possible state of emergency extension. According to reports, an exemption would be me to truck drivers, aeroplane and ship crews, cross-border workers and health staffs entering Spain to work. 

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Tourism industry hit

This decision is sure to hit country’s tourism industry which is alrey suffering a loss due to pandemic. According to reports, tourism sector represents 12 per cent of  nation’s GDP. According to statistics, about 80 million tourists visit every year, enjoying a range of attractions from beach holidays on coastal resorts to exploring historic cities such as Toledo and Grana.

Meanwhile, country's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said that loosening nearly two-month lockdown will be for ught if people don't obey social distancing rules. He reminded Spaniards on Saturday, two days before 51 per cent of nation of 47 million will be allowed to sit at outdoor cafes, virus has t disappeared. On Monday, many regions t as hard hit by virus will permit garings of up to 10 people and reopen churches, atres, outdoor markets and or establishments with limits on occupancy.

On May 11, many regions t as hard hit by virus permitted garings of up to 10 people and reopened churches, atres, outdoor markets and or establishments with limits on occupancy.

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(With inputs from ncies)

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