State of emergency - Limited freedom of movement

[Emmi Smith]

My husband just came back from walking to Mercadona,  we needed some items and he also wanted a long walk LOL! He said many cars were parking up there with more than one person i.e. couples or three people etc. Both Spanish and foreigners.

[Ducks]

My husband just came back from walking to Mercadona,  we needed some items and he also wanted a long walk LOL! He said many cars were parking up there with more than one person i.e. couples or three people etc. Both Spanish and foreigners.

We both walked there yesterday because we thought it better to both go on the same day than one person go two days (we needed more than one person could carry in a single trip). 

We're trying to minimise trips out, so we feel the risk of 1 trip x 2 persons is less than 2 trips x 1 person, both for us and for the general population. We don't believe either of us are sick, but at this point, unless you have been in total isolation for 14+ days, you cannot be 100% sure.

For others, if we both go on one trip, we are only exposing the same group (the others in the shop on day 1), whereas if I go twice, I am exposing two different groups (the people in the shop on day 1 and day 2). 

For our own risk, we are only exposed to the same single group (the people in the shop on day 1), so hopefully the risk should be low. 

However, we try to maintain distance at all times, and not look like we are out on a jaunt so as to not be flaunting the law! For those of us who don't have a car to limit grocery trips or a dog to allow outdoor walks, it's a difficult situation. We are frustrated by having to go to the shops semi regularly but are still cooped up otherwise, and not even able to go for a simple walk. France are allowing people to exercise individually as long as they maintain distance, so I don't understand why Spain isn't doing the same. 

I really miss feeding the little cats by the harbour. I hope the charity are still bringing food to them, but I am too afraid of breaking the rules to walk down and check. 

[Lorena]

Hope seems like the canary island figures of the Coronavirus are not being updated ? 
Does anyone know if your allowed to ride two in a car?
I’ve read somewhere only one person per car but due to a back injury I can’t lift so I normally go with my partner to buy our food shop but maybe now only one person allowed to go to the supermarket?

[Ducks]

Hope seems like the canary island figures of the coronavirus are not being updated ? 
Does anyone know if your allowed to ride two in a car?
I’ve read somewhere only one person per car but due to a back injury I can’t lift so I normally go with my partner to buy our food shop but maybe now only one person allowed to go to the supermarket?

If you have a disability that requires assistance, that's permitted.

[Spitfire58]

I take it that you drive & your partner doesn’t ? I still think it is a bit of a gray area, although maybe not so gray !! You are only allowed to take someone in the car if they are disabled & I assume this has to be documented or visible. Other than that you are supposed to give them a list & they shop for you or order for online delivery. Not the clearest of situations & worse if you get a cop having a bad day ☹️☹️

[Grampiangranny]

I figure that a nicely typed statement in Spanish kept with passports, explaining disability of partner to anybody in authority, is better than trying to explain in English at the side of the road if stopped and questioned.

People forget that many chronic disabilities are not immediately obvious, though can swiftly turn into life -threatening situations.

[windermeregolfer]

I figure that a nicely typed statement in Spanish kept with passports, explaining disability of partner to anybody in authority, is better than trying to explain in English at the side of the road if stopped and questioned...

Smart move, I like it. Even if it's made only with the help of online translator.

Talking about, If you have an android phone, install GoogleTranslate from the Play market, it could be handy in situations like this.

Great Ideas 

On Tuesday, the 3rd day of the movement restrictions, when I drove to Armas office in PDR I had prepared a note in both English and Google translate to Spanish of why and where I was going with all the Armas tickets and paper work along with Mercadona shopping bags and shopping list to prove why I was out and about in case I got stopped the Police.

[windermeregolfer]

Last night's,19/3, message from HM Ambassador in Madrid 

[Ducks]

Talking about, If you have an android phone, install GoogleTranslate from the Play market, it could be handy in situations like this.

Also available free on the App Store for those of an Apple persuasion!

I would further recommend that while at home on wifi, you download Spanish translations, as then it will still function even with low coverage and without costing you a penny. You can also save key phrases so you don't have to type them over and over— I am going shopping, I am resident at X community, I need medicine from the chemist, etc.

[beachlife]

I have been asked to take some people to the airport for a flight back to the UK.

I`m a bit reluctant due to the advice that is given as it doesn`t seem to mention this. I`m assuming that the authorities want you to take the bus or a taxi to the airport.

Has anyone taken anyone to the airport & had any problems? Are there Police at the airport stopping people?

They would have a boarding pass & I would have a copy of that when I drive back as evidence (if I do take them).

Just in a quandary as to whether to be a good friend or follow the letter of the law as I see it.