The number of coronavirus cases in Spain increased by 7% from Thursday to Friday — down from a daily increase of 9% a week ago, according to a government spokeswoman.
A temporary field hospital set up at IFEMA Convention Center in Madrid, Spain, on Thursday. Spain is one of the countries hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic.A temporary field hospital set up at IFEMA Convention Center in Madrid, Spain, on Thursday. Spain is one of the countries hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic.
In Italy, daily deaths from COVID-19 are now under 800, following weeks when they were higher, hittingDespite the increases, Spain's figures suggest that the rate of new cases in the country has begun to slow, according to Dr. María José Sierra, a spokeswoman for the government's health emergency center.a week agoHowever, some health care workers say Spain could be undercounting cases because of a lack of available testing.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez imposed a state of emergency on March 14, ordering residents to stay home except to buy food, go to the doctor, walk the dog or, in some cases, go to work. The government had initially allowed companies to decide whether or not to have workers come in, but starting this Monday, all nonessential businesses were ordered shut for two weeks, keeping even more people at home.
The lockdown is due to end April 12 but an extension is expected. Sánchez's administration, which governs in a coalition without a majority, said it is seeking congressional support to address the socioeconomic and health care impacts of the crisis. The opposition, including the conservative People's Party and far-right Vox party, have not shown signs of support and have criticized the government's response.
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