Catalonia locks down area of 210,000 people
The Generalitat in Catalonia has re-imposed coronavirus controls on an area of 210,000 people after a sharp rise in infections.
President @QuimTorraiPla: “The people of #Segrià should remain calm. You can count on our support. We need to take every measure possible to protect you and prevent an even larger rise in the number of new cases.” #Covid19 pic.twitter.com/EIXHC4W4bO
— Catalan Government (@catalangov) July 4, 2020
President Quim Torra said no-one would be allowed to enter or leave Segrià, an agricultural area west of Barcelona which includes the city of Lleida.
Residents were told by authorities not to leave the area from midday, although plans are in place to allow non-residents to leave.
Regional health ministry data showed there were 3,706 cases in the Lleida region on Friday, up from 3,551 the previous day.
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