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The Minister of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda, José Luis Abalos, has confirmed that the state of alarm will be extended beyond 15 days. "In 15 days I don't think we will be able to win this battle," the minister said before the microphones of Radio Nacional . "It is 15 days because it is legally required, but it is evident that this situation will have to be extended , we will see with what measures." The declaration of a state of alarm was announced on Friday at noon , materialized on Saturday night , and came into effect early Sunday morning . The Royal Decree that stipulates it includes that its duration is 15 calendar days.
However, Organic Law hich regulates the states of alarm, exception and siege, states that the first of these states "may not exceed 15 days" but may be extended " with the express authorization of the Congress of Deputies , which in this case may establish the scope and conditions in force during the extension." Read more: The fines for those who skip the confinement of the state of C Level Contact List alarm due to the coronavirus in Spain can reach 600,000 euros or even prison sentences The state of alarm will extend at least until the end of March. Until now, the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, had warned in his public appearances that Spain was going to face "very tough weeks " , but without specifying their duration. Minister Ábalos' words are the first to specify and publicly assume that the state of alarm will extend, at least, until well into April. Furthermore, the minister has referred to tourism as "an activity that we have to sacrifice.
Regarding the possible closure of borders, Ábalo has told journalists to wait for a meeting of European ministers this Monday. "Everything indicates that borders will be closed." The state of alarm decreed this weekend prevents, among other measures , citizens from leaving their homes beyond some exceptions . In addition, it enables the Government to intervene in the pharmaceutical industry . The Executive has already placed private healthcare under the orders of the Health Ministers of the autonomies. In addition, the decree closes several hospitality establishments, including hairdressers, after the Executive addressed this issue in a meeting with the regional presidents. In a state of alarm, the competent authority is the Government of Spain, which in turn delegates its responsibilities to 4 delegated competent authorities. These fall to the ministers of the Interior, Defense, Health and Transport.