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The number of deaths from coronavirus in Spain exceeds 16,000 marks, but the increase of 510 is the LOWEST for 19 days, as millions advised to use masks on public transport since Monday
- The death toll in Spain today increased to 16,353, an increase of 510 from yesterday
- Spaniards will receive masks before traveling to stop the spread of the virus.
- Health Minister Salvador Illa said it would mean that those who return to work on Monday can do so safely.
- Learn more about how to help people affected by COVID
Millions of Spaniards will receive special face masks in the coming days before traveling by public transport, the government announced today, the same day that the country’s death toll exceeded the 16,000 mark.
Despite the grim number, the 510 deaths are the lowest increase in deaths in the country devastated by the coronavirus in 19 days.
In another step to prevent its resurgence, an army of volunteers will distribute masks at train and subway stations, as well as at bus terminals.
Health officials say they won’t be required to use, but their advice for doing so has changed following expert advice.
A woman lowers her bicycle down an empty street on the Segovia Viaduct during a state of emergency declared by the government to help curb the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) yesterday in Madrid, Spain.
A woman with a positive coronavirus and her partner care for their newborn in their room at the Puerta de Hierro teaching hospital, in Majadahonda, on the outskirts of Madrid, Spain, in a photo published today.
The masks are slightly different from those used in hospitals and there are versions for adults and children. It is a new type of hygienic mask or barrier.
Health Minister Salvador Illa said it would mean that those who return to work on Monday can do so safely and ensure that the curve of the epidemic continues to decline.
Although health chiefs say the pandemic has peaked, they have urged the population to strictly follow the national blockade that was established on March 14 to curb the spread of the virus.
Spain’s closure continues until at least April 26, with another extension scheduled until May 10, but a two-week temporary ban on ‘nonessential workers’ has now been lifted.
They will return to work on Monday, which is not a public holiday in Spain, unlike the United Kingdom, since Easter is celebrated on Good Friday and Easter Saturday.
In the picture: a sign that tells the public that they will be given free face masks before traveling on Spanish public transport
The advice comes when the death toll in Spain from the coronavirus exceeds the 16,000 mark, but the new death toll only increased by 510, the lowest number since March 24.
According to the latest figures from the Ministry of Health that has just been published this Easter Saturday, there have now been 16,353 deaths. The increase is again lower than Friday’s increase of 605, which in itself was the lowest so far.
The number of infections increased from 4,830 to 161,852. This is more than Friday’s increase of 4,576, but is attributed to more evidence.
The number of patients who have recovered from the coronavirus and have been discharged from the hospital now stands at 59,109 compared to 55,668 on Friday.
