Spain's northwestern Galicia region ordered the lockdown of 70,000 people amid fears of a fresh coronavirus outbreak, following a larger one in the northeast.
Spain's northwestern Galicia region ordered the lockdown of 70,000 people on Sunday amid fears of a fresh coronavirus outbreak, following a larger one in the northeast.
The decision came only a day after regional officials put 200,000 people back in confinement following a"sharp rise" in infections near the northeastern town of Lerida some 150 kilometres west of Catalan regional capital Barcelona.Spaniards endured one of the world's toughest lock downs for three months from March as the country suffered one of Europe's worst coronavirus death tolls - at least 28,385 - and more than 250,000 cases.
As a precaution the zone will be cordoned off for at least five days as authorities monitor the situation. Testing for coronavirus is widely available across Australia. If you are experiencing cold or flu symptoms, arrange a test by calling your doctor or contact the Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080.
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