Good morning all,
been a while since I posted, just thought with lockdown now in force in Spain and looking like coming there I would let you know how it actually works in Spain, hopefully this will help alleviate some fears.
So the sixth day out of 15 here, the rules are to me very simple, you are allowed, one person only, to go to the supermarket, to the pharmacy and to the petrol station. Any more than one person in a car, unless there are extenuating circumstances, risks a fine of €600. there are local police, national police and now army roadblocks to prevent this and yes there are still idiots who do not comply. Whilst cases still rise, instances of infection are dropping, so isolation does work. The health services here are overwhelmed, doctors surgeries are shut unless you are at risk and have the virus you do not see a doctor. The supermarkets were overwhelmed with people stockpiling for the first few days, now they are fully stocked, even loo rolls. Alcohol shelves looked like a hurricane had hit, but now my local has wine back in and all spirits available (gin is about 8e). The elderly,those over 65 and those in need have an hour, sometimes two shopping alone, which is a great thing. I know most of you wont stockpile but i urge you not to, just buy what you need.
For all those here you will be high risk, or a member of your family is, take all available precuations, I have masks, yes the shops sell them, I have gloves but everything that is open provides these too. Anti bacterial gel is everywhere, I carry my own as well. Please feel free, I do, to moan at those who shop or congregate in groups, this isnt good for anyone. Finally stay safe it will be over eventually.
My best wishes to Michael, he seems to have the place looking spick and span!
Oh and its pouring down and 12 degrees here1
cuidate mi amigos
Mark