Spain COVID-19 death toll drops below 100 as lockdown eases

Spain's daily COVID-19 death toll has fallen below 100 for the first time in two months, with 87 new deaths reported, as some regions prepare to ease lockdown restrictions.

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Spain has risen to 231,350, and the death toll has reached 27,650.

Despite the decline in new cases and fatalities, health officials caution that the low weekend death toll might be due to reporting delays.

While some less populated islands will allow residents more freedom of movement starting Monday, major cities like Madrid and Barcelona will maintain stricter measures.

There is a growing consensus among authorities to make mask-wearing mandatory in all public spaces.

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez intends to seek parliamentary approval to extend the state of emergency until the end of June.

Protests have emerged across Spain as citizens express dissatisfaction with the government's response to the pandemic.