Global report: Spain declares Covid state of emergency as Italians urged to stay home
by Sam Jones in Madrid and Angela Giuffrida in Rome from on (#59GVY)
Madrid government imposes nationwide curfew after country hits 1m cases
The Spanish government has declared a six-month state of emergency and ordered a nationwide curfew, while Italians have been strongly advised to stay at home as both countries impose tough limits on people's movements in a effort to contain the second wave of the coronavirus.
Spain's prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, said his cabinet had approved a state of emergency on Sunday morning that is set to remain in force until 9 May 2021.
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