Spain to extend coronavirus lockdown through May 9: PM

Image
AFP Madrid
Last Updated : Apr 19 2020 | 12:42 AM IST

Spain, one of the countries hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, is to extend its nationwide lockdown until May 9, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced Saturday.

Restrictions on movements would be loosened slightly however to allow children time outside, from April 27, he added.

Spain, which has been under lockdown since March 14, has recorded 20,043 deaths from the virus, according to the latest official figures released earlier Saturday.

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

More From This Section

First Published: Apr 19 2020 | 12:42 AM IST

Next Story