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The Spanish left this Saturday (2) to walk or practice physical activities for the first time after 49 days locked in their homes.
Thus, runners, cyclists and surfers from all over the country rushed to exercise outdoors. In Madrid, near the Retiro park, which remains closed, many people ran, sometimes in groups.
Also in the Spanish capital, cyclists and skaters walked the wide avenues of the city. Barcelona’s beach was full of runners, while surfers and paddlers enjoyed the waves.
“Here on the seafront there are as many people as on a summer day,” said an adviser from the Catalan capital, who only gave his first name, Samara.
Spain has planned a gradual deflation, which begins now and runs until the end of June. In other European countries, such as Italy, France and Germany, governments are also gradually reducing restrictive measures, always depending on the evolution of the number of infections and deaths.
Hit by one of the worst Covid-19 outbreaks in the world, Spain imposed a strict blockade in March, confining most of the population to their homes, except for the outlets considered essential. Sports and recreational rides were prohibited.
Until now, the Spanish have been able to leave their homes only to work, in cases where the “home office” scheme was not possible, to buy food and medicine, go to the doctor or take short walks with pets.
Spanish distress time bands
6am to 10am and 8pm to 11pm
People over 14 years old.
10 a.m. at 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. at 8 p.m.
Over 70s or people who need caregiver help
12pm to 7pm
Children under 14 years old (maximum 3 and always with an adult)
6am to 10am and 8pm to 11pm
Non-professional physical activities.
The panorama changes from this Saturday, although it is necessary to respect the time slots to avoid crowds and that children and the elderly must keep their distance, since they cannot circulate at the same time.
The afternoon is reserved for children under 14, who can leave the house with an adult. Last weekend, they had already been allowed to go outside for an hour a day.
As the infection rate declines and hospitals recover, the Sánchez government has shifted its focus to gradually reopen the country and revive a severely damaged economy.
The blockade affected the economy and the government expects the country’s GDP to contract 9.2% in 2020.
The head of health emergencies, Fernando Simon, said that the Spanish parks will be opened “just in time.” At a press conference in Madrid, he added that the idea behind the latest aid measures was for people to exercise, not socialize in groups.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez reinforced the call for citizens to follow the guidelines on social distance. “Today we take a new step in the measures due to the lack of definition, but we must do it with caution and responsibility. The virus is still there,” he published on Twitter.
Also on Saturday, the Prime Minister announced the approval of a reconstruction fund of 16 billion euros (R $ 97.41 billion) to help regional communities deal with the social and economic impacts of the coronavirus.
Companies that operate by appointment, such as hairdressers, may open from Monday (4), the day that the use of masks on public transport will be mandatory, according to a determination published by Sánchez. Bars and restaurants will be closed for at least another week.
Spain registered a total of 25,100 deaths from coronavirus, according to data from the Ministry of Health published on Saturday, in addition to 216,582 confirmed cases.
