2020-03-14
The Spanish Government declared a 15-day state of alarm across the entire national territory to manage the unprecedented health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This decree imposes strict limitations on personal movement, mandates the closure of non-essential commercial and cultural venues, and centralizes command over health, security, and transport services under specific ministers. It further empowers authorities to requisition goods, enforce mandatory personal services, and reduce public transport capacity to ensure public safety and supply chain continuity.