2020-06-10
The Spanish Government issued Royal Decree-Law 21/2020 to mandate urgent prevention, containment, and coordination measures following the state of alarm's expiration, ensuring continued public health protection against COVID-19. The decree requires mandatory face mask usage in public spaces and transport, regulates passenger transport occupancy and contact tracing, and modifies health legislation to enable coordinated emergency responses and secure essential medical supplies. It also transfers de-escalation phase III authority to autonomous community presidents while maintaining national oversight for cross-territorial movement restrictions.