But the Spanish government informed authorities in Asturias that home confinement is not possible at this time and that they must first wait to see if the current coronavirus restrictions lower transmission rates. But the emergency state, which has been congressionally approved for six months, stops short of letting regions impose unilateral home confinements. Health Minister Illa has said on numerous occasions that a new home confinement will not be necessary. Other regions consider home confinementAsturias is the first region to publicly call for home confinement, although others have raised the possibility. In relative terms, Melilla is the Spanish territory with the highest number of coronavirus cases and the greatest pressure on hospitals.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 02, 2020 15:49 UTC