Except for a brief lull recorded on Thursday, Spain’s death toll has been rising daily.
However, officials have pointed to a slower growth rate for both deaths and confirmed cases and expressed hope that the peak of the outbreak was approaching.
Simon said that six out of a total 17 regions “have reached their capacity limit and three more are fast approaching that stage.”
The toughening of the current lockdown conditions should help the situation, he added
Like Italy, Spain on Saturday tightened measures to contain the outbreak, ordering a halt to all “non-essential” activities.
Currently, people in Spain are authorised to leave home for work if remote work is not possible, to buy food, get medical care or briefly walk their dog.
The health, food and energy sectors are among areas considered to be essential.
An emergency cabinet meeting on Sunday decided on the details of the new measures.
From Monday only essential services will be allowed to function until at least Thursday April 4, the meeting decided.
That means other sectors, including construction and most office work will be halted. Theguardianng
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