Meanwhile, Spain is delaying the decision to administer the AstraZeneca vaccine to the over-55s until more research has been done into possible side effects of the medication
The data point dropped just seven points on Monday, compared to more than 18 the previous week, sparking concerns that there will be a new uptick in cases if restrictions are relaxed
A Civil Guard officer controlling access to the A-4 highway in Madrid in October.Oscar J. Barroso / AFP7 / Europa Press / Europa Press
Spainâs regions and the central Health Ministry on Thursday decided to extend the current coronavirus restrictions on social activity over Easter week. The preliminary agreement was reached by the Public Health commission, which brings together health officials from the central and regional governments, who are in charge of their own healthcare systems as well as managing the pandemic in their territories.
Under the pact, regions will remain under a perimetral lockdown, meaning no one can enter or leave without a justified reason, such as to go to work. This measure is already in force in all of Spainâs 17 regions, with the exception of Madrid, the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands.