by Lyn Tumbaga Diaz and Alexandra Megia
Eagle News Service
SPAIN (Eagle News) — Spain is officially on lockdown. From March 14 to March 28, this 15-day lockdown is to help curb the spreading of COVID-19.
With 7,753 out of Spain’s 46.66 million (.01% +/-) residents are infected with COVID-19, self-quarantine is in affect for all households. Residents are only allowed to leave their households:
-To obtain, food, medicine, and basic necessities
-To obtain medical care
-To go to and from work if you cannot telework
-To return to your habitual place of residence (this includes travel to the airport for a flight to your home in the United States)
-To assist and care for the elderly, minors, and vulnerable populations
-To go to the bank, ATM, or other financial entity
-To obtain gas for your vehicle
-Due to force majeure or other emergency
(*Source: Saint Louis University – Madrid)
Despite these restrictions, there’s a “Noise Barrage” at every 8 p.m. where residents make noise from their balconies to honor those in the front line, health care professionals, battling to contain the spread of COVID-19. Keeping hopes up and spirits alive for all of Spain.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlOaW21SkKA
UPDATE
Below is a released letter from the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines with regards to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) living in Spain.
It said that so far, there is no Filipino in Spain who is under observation. Some updates include:
-What to do in encountering Job displacement due to COVID-19
-Securing a letter if your job requires you to travel daily
