More than three million people in Madrid have had new restrictions imposed on their lives as Spain tries to control the most serious second wave of Covid-19 infections in Europe.From this weekend, people can travel outside their home districts for essential journeys only. Bars and restaurants cannot serve after 22:00. And a maximum of six people are permitted to meet in any setting.The measures have been demanded by Spain's central government.
The Spanish government has ordered a 15-day state of emergency to bring down Covid-19 infection rates in the capital, after a court overturned a partial lockdown imposed a week ago.Madrid and nearby cities will see restrictions enforced by 7,000 police.The capital has been at the centre of a political row, with the centre-right city authorities challenging the Socialist-led government's demands.
