MADRID, Spain — Just seven weeks after bringing its first coronavirus wave under control, experts say Spain is once again in a "critical" situation with the worst infection rate in Western Europe. There are currently more than 500 outbreak clusters in Spain, according to the health ministry. When the lockdown measures were completely lifted on June 21, the country reported just 238 new infections and it had just eight cases per 100,000 people. Several outbreak clusters have been reported among seasonal farm workers -- who often live in crammed conditions -- since the summer harvest season began, helping fuel the rise in cases, Macip added. Several regions have also launched public awareness campaigns with hard-hitting images to encourage youths to respect social distancing measures.

Source: Philippine Star August 17, 2020 00:00 UTC