The De-escalation Plan in Spain

[classic]

Meetings of up to ten people are allowed both at home and on the street.  Small groups for people who are not vulnerable

Any thoughts on 'not vulnerable people'.... I hope they aren't classing anyone over 70 in this bracket?

[Mia]

Just came across this article on gazettelife:

Canarian President Ángel Victor Torres has outlined a three-stage plan to reestablish tourism on the islands, opening them up firstly to inter-island tourism; secondly to Spanish visitors and finally, reestablishing international flights.

Torres told an online press forum that inter-island transport could be reestablished this month and Canarian airports could be opened to domestic Spanish flights at some point in June. However, he does not expect international flights to return until September or October.

“We’re going to do this in stages, “ Torres told an online press forum , “First, will be reopening the connections between islands, and we’ll need to work out ways of controlling people who use transport during the month of May.”
“By the start of June, with necessary measures in place, we can then start to talk about moving towards tourism from mainland Spain,” he added.

“The  goal is that, between July and August, we can recover some of our economy, first with Canarian tourism, then with Spanish tourism, “ said Torres. “We are aware that we’ll have to wait until September or October to start talking about international tourism.”

Britain’s much-criticised response to the crisis is also likely to influence decisions taken by Spain and the Canaries. The Balearic tourist minister Iago Negueruela recently said that “countries like the United Kingdom that have taken too long to adopt containment measures,” and suggested that tourism from Germany may be permitted first.  While Canarian authorities haven’t mentioned the UK specifically, their determination to make safety an element of the Canarian brand will surely promote a cautious approach towards their most important market.

Nevertheless, despite certain airlines announcing that they plan to restart flights in June, it seems that the Canaries will not return to anything like normality until the end of summer. This also appears to be a deliberate strategy, with the Canaries exercising caution in order to sell themselves as a safe location when flights do recommence, knowing that they are one of the few destinations in Europe  whose climate allows them an autumn and winter season.

An internal report by the Spanish Army forecasts second and third waves of Coronavirus cases in winter 2020 and winter 2021.

The report predicts that cases will decline over the coming  summer as temperatures rise, but expects a second wave of infection to occur at around Christmas time. “Due to acquired immunity  of members of the public, and the state of preparedness of the country, this wave will be less intense than the current one”, the report says.

A vaccine is not expected to be available until early next year, and a third wave of infection in winter 2021 will be far less intense as a result of the availability of preventive treatments.

The greatest risk in the future will arise from gatherings of people,” concluded the Army’s report, and “strongly recommended” the use of smartphone tracking apps to control the virus.

[windermeregolfer]

The cafes are prepared for Phase One, on our walk this morning spotted Smile (Sam's favourite Pizza Spot) and Beach Cafe have laid the tables out ready for social distancing 

       

[milestone11]

I had to go to the vet in Corralejo this morning, you still have to queue outside regardless of having an appointment. Hardly satisfactory as they are still only open from 10.00 till 1.30. Emergencies between 6.00 and 8.00 pm. Whilst out, I took the opportunity to go into the pharmacy in Campanario, this time, thankfully, they had everything that I wanted including masks at €9 per pack of ten. Excellent quality too.
Elsewhere, still exceptionally quiet with very few businesses open and very few people about. Few seem to be taking advantage of the relaxation of restrictions. Overall, a pleasant experience akin to Corralejo in the late '80's.

[windermeregolfer]

The cafes are prepared for Phase One, on our walk this morning spotted Smile (Sam's favourite Pizza Spot) and Beach Cafe have laid the tables out ready for social distancing 

Whilst they look prepared they are not opening until later this week as we have just tried to book for tomorrow 😥😥

[DavidP]

We were in PR this morning,lots of pavement cafes open separation strictly observed.All seem to be serving drinks ,cakes etc no hot meals.Para llevar every where.
Quite a few shops including shoes.(do not ask)   
Petrol very cheap.
banks a problem with queues.

[Captain Sensible]

From Friday 15th May, anyone entering Spain will have to spend 14 days in quarantine according to a BOE that was issued today - 
https://www.laprovincia.es/espana/2020/0...QQMBhsZzaI

[carolinet]

Does anyone know whether playing golf on the island is allowed again under Phase 1 ??

[Johnrgby]

It would appear to be as there were people out yesterday and again today, and I believe WG is due to play Thursday

[Moonlight]

Elba is open 
Salinas is not , they are planning to open soon thou