Manila Bulletin
Madrid residents eager ahead of this week's reopening
Spain is further easing its coronavirus lockdown restrictions, allowing outdoor dining and gatherings of up to 10 people in Madrid and Barcelona starting Monday, May 25.
Infections have slowed sufficiently in both cities to permit the relaxation of strict measures that had remained in place longer due to severe outbreaks.
Bars and restaurants in Madrid and Barcelona will operate at half capacity on their terraces, though only around 10% of terraces are expected to open in Madrid.
Other regions of Spain will experience broader easing, permitting the reopening of theaters, cinemas, museums, and some schools.
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced Spain will reopen its borders to international tourism starting July.
Despite the gradual return to normality, travel between provinces remains prohibited.
Spain has recorded over 28,000 deaths and more than 235,000 cases, with a 14-day self-quarantine for international travelers.
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