Spain Unveils 14-day Quarantine For Arrivals
Thompson Nsisongabasi
May 12, 2020
People arriving in Spain will face a mandatory 14-day quarantine to slow the spread of the coronavirus, the government announced on Tuesday.
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The measure comes into effect on Friday and will remain in force until May 24 when the state of emergency expires - or beyond if the measure is extended, it said.
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"This measure is considered proportionate to the gravity of the situation and in line with the controls reestablished along internal borders by a large number of member states of the European Union," the order said.
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"The favourable evolution of the epidemic in our country and the start of the rollback make it necessary to reinforce measures of control," it said.
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"Given the global distribution of the virus and working from the principle of precaution, it is necessary that anyone coming from abroad observe a 14-day quarantine period."
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During that time, they would only be allowed out to buy essentials or for urgent medical treatment and always wearing a mask.
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The measure will not apply to cross-border workers, those transporting goods, airline staff and medical personnel arriving in Spain as long as they have not been in contact with anyone infected by the virus.
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During the two-week period, the health care authorities "could make contact to ensure the quarantine is being followed", it warned.
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Spain, one of the countries worst-hit by the virus which has so far claimed nearly 27,000 lives, closed its land border when the state of emergency was declared in mid-March.
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