Spain reports ZERO coronavirus deaths in 24 hours for the first time since March
- Spain had no coronavirus deaths over 24 hours for the first time since March
- The country also reported there had been only 71 new infections over 24 hours
- Spanish people flocked to beaches today as they were reopened in Malaga
Spain has reported no deaths related to coronavirus over a 24-hour period for the first time since March.
The country also confirmed there had only been 71 new infection in the 24-hour period.
This death-free period was described as ‘very, very encouraging’ by Spain’s emergency health response chief Fernando Simon.
Spain has reported no deaths related to coronavirus over a 24-hour period for the first time since March. Pictured: People enjoy the Misericordia beach today as Malaga reopens them
This was followed by the news that the country reported only 71 new coronavirus infections across 24 hours. Pictured: People enjoy Velez beach, Malaga, today while following social distancing
He said: ‘We are in a very good place in the evolution of the pandemic.
‘The statistics are following a trend.
‘They are going the right direction.’
The last time Spain was able to report no deaths linked to coronavirus was back in March, with their first two covid-19 deaths coming on March 3.
Following these deaths, Spain saw a dramatic increase in both infections and deaths rising to a peak of 950 deaths in 24 hours on April 2.
According to the John Hopkins University, Spain has so far seen just under 240,000 confirmed cases and 27,127 deaths. Pictured: People enjoy La Malagueta beach today during the first day of Phase 2 of de-escalation due to Covid-19
According to the John Hopkins University, Spain has so far seen just under 240,000 confirmed cases and 27,127 deaths.
Last month Spain began the process of easing their lockdown measures starting with allowing one form of exercise daily.
The Spanish government divided the allowed exercise into a rota system where people had to go out between 6am and 10am or 8pm to 11pm.
Those aged 70 or over had to wait until between 10am and midday or 7pm and 8pm.
Some parts of Spain also introduced social distancing measures on their beaches which used roped off areas to keep people at a safe distance from each other.
The system of roped-off boxes that allows people to enjoy their beaches but at a reduced capacity.
