According to Los Angles Times
The Spanish government on Saturday put the country of 46 million on lockdown and declared a state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 crisis, only the second time such a crisis measure has been taken in Spain’s 40-year democracy.
The shutdown, effective Monday and initially in place for 15 days, is an extraordinary step meant to curb the spread of the coronavirus, which has infected more than 5,000 people and resulted in 200 deaths across the country.
Spanish residents will be permitted to leave their homes only in cases of necessity: grocery shopping, medical assistance and work. Companies are encouraged to allow their employees to work from home.
Schools and universities across the country will remain closed. Bars, restaurants, museums, and libraries will shut their doors — though hairdressers will remain open. And while Spain’s prized soccer matches will continue, players will face off in front of empty stadiums. The Spanish army, as well as all levels of police forces, will work to respond to the crisis.