Spain declares state of emergency in Madrid region after judges overturn partial lockdown

The Spanish government

The Spanish government has declared a state of emergency in order to impose Covid-19 restrictions in the capital after a court struck down partial lockdown orders that included a ban on non-essential travel.

After an extraordinary cabinet meeting held this morning, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said the state of emergency is being declared to “protect public health,” and that the move will have an immediate effect.

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