Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in a televised address on Saturday declared a state of emergency in the country amid the Wuhan coronavirus, stressing that the ongoing pandemic requires "extraordinary decisions", APA reports.
"During a state of emergency, people will be able to move around the streets only to buy food, pharmaceuticals and basic necessities", Sanchez said.
The newly-imposed measure envisages a partial 15-day nationwide lockdown, including a closure of all stores across Spain except pharmacies and those selling food and other basic necessities. All public events will be also banned across the nation.
The state of emergency also envisages a partial suspension of all domestic railway and maritime traffic, according to Sanchez. Spanish residents are urged to work from home.
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