On the way to Spain, several aircraft from the British low-cost airline Jet2 made a turnaround on Saturday, reports the BBC.
After all, Spain is going into full lockdown after a spike with new infections: 1,522 new cases were reported in one day.
The Spanish government already decided on Friday to close cafes, restaurants and shops (except for food and pharmacies). Also, there is a further measure today: Spaniards are no longer allowed to move except for work or to buy food and medicines.
Anyone who ventures outside without permission risks a fine of 3,000 euros. The far-reaching measures will take effect from Monday at 8 a.m.
The country is thus taking measures similar to those of Italy. The government in Madrid will declare a state of emergency later today. In this way, the government can oblige people to provide services.
It can, therefore, take over companies or institutions temporarily, ration products or take other drastic measures to secure the provision of food or drinking water, for example. The state of emergency can last fifteen days. An extension requires parliamentary approval.
For the time being, public transport is still running in Spain, although the frequency of the number of trains between the major cities will drop by half.
