Tomorrow the country goes back into a compulsory general lockdown very similar to the one in March, but with some differences that we explain in this article.
Find out here about the new rules, what will and won’t be open and what you can and can’t do in this joint effort to protect public health.
The measures come into force at 00:00 on Friday and will be in place for at least a month, with a reassessment of the country’s situation after the first fortnight.
Home confinement is compulsory: all citizens have a duty to stay at home, with the exceptions being when purchasing essential goods or for health reasons, such as shopping, going to the pharmacy or to the doctor.
All educational establishments, including universities, will remain open and will either hold face-to-face classes or operate on a mixed e-learning/face-to-face basis.
Teleworking is compulsory and there are heavier fines for those who don’t comply: whenever the job allows it, the rule is to telework and companies that don’t comply will be subject to fines that could be double what has been laid down so far.
Fines are increased for those who do not comply with health rules, such as wearing masks in the street.
Most businesses are forced to close their doors. Establishments such as clothes stores, gyms, hairdressers, barbershops and cultural establishments will not be open.
Cafés and restaurants will only be able to operate on a take-away or home delivery basis.
Only establishments selling essential goods such as supermarkets and pharmacies will remain open.
You are allowed to go shopping or to the pharmacy, do individual outdoor sports, walk pets and take part in religious celebrations.
You are also allowed to go to work in person if the job requires it and teleworking is not possible at all.
You will be able to vote on election day in person, and health security measures are being put in place so that voting in person can be done safely.
Anyone who needs to go to a public service will have to make an appointment in advance and the same is advised for trips to health establishments, both public and private.
Keep up to date with official sources, such as the Directorate-General for Health’s website, where you can follow the evolution of the pandemic and the rules in force.
Follow SEPRI on the various digital platforms: we will publish daily and keep you informed using official and clinical sources.
If you need to test, use our dedicated line to book COVID-19 tests: 932 467 755.
