Spain has followed Italy’s path in implementing a similar lockdown after both European countries failed to contain the virus in regional hotspots. The delay was reportedly due to discrepancies in the coalition government of Sánchez’s Socialists and the anti-austerity United We Can. The decision by Sánchez comes after some regions of Spain with viral clusters had taken steps to close restaurants and other non-essential establishments. Even though the airports remained open, some flights bound for Spain turned around as word spread of the lockdown. “It is the moment to act responsibility and to stay home,” Barcelona star Lionel Messi wrote on Instagram Saturday.

Source: Fox News March 14, 2020 20:59 UTC