UK tourists asked to leave recreation areas in Benidorm

Local police in Benidorm asked tourists to return to their hotels on Sunday as Spain imposed strict measures to deal with the COVID-19 outbreak. The tourists, mainly from the UK, seemed unconcerned by the severity of virus, with one saying it was simply "a flu"

297 people have died in Spain so far from the consequences of the new coronavirus. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia.

The vast majority of people recover from the new virus.

According to the World Health Organization, people with mild illness recover in about two weeks, while those with more severe illness may take three to six weeks to recover.