Spaniards at the country's main transport hubs were handed face masks on a rainy Monday morning as the government relaxed some of the tough lockdown measures designed to rein in the coronavirus health crisis which has claimed nearly 17,000 lives.
A commuter wearing a protective face mask waits for a train at Atocha station during the lockdown amid the coronavirus disease outbreak in Madrid, Spain, April 13, 2020. REUTERS/Susana Vera
However, the majority of the population are still confined to their homes, while shops, bars and public spaces will remain closed until at least April 26. “We will continue to work in shifts, with staggered entries and exits to avoid concentrations of staff,” it said, adding that all workers would be provided with protective equipment.
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