Masks made compulsory on Spanish public transport

Masks will be compulsory on public transport in Spain from Monday as the country moves to gradually relax its tough lockdown.

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said the government would distribute 6m masks, mainly at transport locations, and give another 7m to local authorities.

Adults in Spain were able to exercise outdoors on Saturday for the first time in seven weeks.

The lockdown was eased for children under 14 a week ago.

Spain has been hit harder than most nations by the pandemic, recording over 24,500 deaths and more than 213,000 cases of COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins University, which is tracking the spread of the virus.

Lockdowns in other European countries are also being eased, though social distancing remains in force. Some countries require mask-wearing in shops and on public transport.

Mr Sanchez said Spain was now reaping the rewards of the sacrifices made during the lockdown, one of Europe’s strictest.

He also said his government would approve a €16bn ($17.6bn; £14bn) fund to help regional authorities deal with the economic damage inflicted by the coronavirus pandemic.

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