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Coronavirus crisis. Spain to declare 'state of alarm'

Pedro Sánchez, during a videoconference on Friday.
Pedro Sánchez, during a videoconference on Friday. / EP

  • The measure means that the government will have the power to restrict movement of citizens for up to two weeks

  • Paula de las Heras

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called a cabinet meeting for Saturday in which the government will declare a "state of alarm", among other emergency measures.

The move comes after cases in the country reached more than 4,200 on Friday lunchtime.

The "estado de alarma" regime gives the government the power to restrict movement of citizens for up to two weeks.

Pedro Sánchez said on Friday that the measure was designed to protect the population.

"The victory [against the virus] depends on each one of us," said Sánchez. "United, we'll stop this virus."

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