COVID 19 update: Spain goes under lockdown after wife of the PM tests positive

As per recent COVID 19 update, now Spain too has gone under complete lockdown after Begona Gomez, the wife of the country’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez was tested positive for the novel Coronavirus. Spain, a densely populated country of more than 47 million people, made the announcement.
This lockdown is a part of Spain’s 15-day state of emergency in order to fight the deadly COVID 19 pandemic. Apparently, after Italy, Spain is the second worst-affected country in Europe by the virus.

According to the official statement, the shutdown will be effective immediately, and residents are asked to stay home until they need to buy food, medicines, or it is a hospital emergency. All the restaurants, bars and shops selling food and other staples have been shut down. Along with this, the public places and sports activities are also closed, including schools, colleges, theatres, swimming pools, gymnasiums or any public place.
The Prime Minister addressed the nation on television and said, “We will (eventually) return to the routine of our jobs and again visit our friends and loved ones. Until that time comes, let’s not waste energies that are essential now. Let’s not lose our way.” He urged people to stay home for their own safety as long as possible.

As of now, the nation’s army and police have taken the responsibility of disinfecting the train stations and ordering people strolling on roads to go home. These brave men can be seen in protective suits and masks.

The current coronavirus death toll in Spain has gone by 152 overnight to 288 while the number of infected rose by 2,000 cases to 7,753.