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This would soon clog up the pipes and  would be most inadvisable and the same goes for baby wipes.  All very bad news for Spanish loos, septic tanks and sewage systems.

For those that haven’t seen it yet, this is what our “Estado de Alarma” entails:-

SPAIN’S government has decreed a ‘state of alarm’ across the entire country in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

As of today, Saturday, freedom of movement will be severely restricted with citizens required to stay at home for the next 15 days.

All of Spain’s regions and autonomous communities will be put under direct government control, including local police forces.

Officers will be given special powers to make ‘checks’ on people, goods, vehicles, buildings and establishments while the state of alarm is in effect.

The Royal Decree issued today says citizens will only be able to use public roads for the following reasons:

1. Acquisition of food, pharmaceuticals and basic necessities.

2. Visits to health centres.

3. Travel to the workplace to perform work or business-related activities.

4. Return to the place of habitual residence.

5. Assistance and care for the elderly, minors, dependents, people with disabilities or especially vulnerable people.

5 Visits to financial entities.

6. Any other activity of an analogous nature duly justified.

The circulation of private vehicles on public roads will only be allowed to carry out the aforementioned activities, or to refuel at petrol stations.

The state of alarm puts all security forces, including the Catalonian Mossos, the Basque Ertzaintza and the local police under the authority of the Interior Ministry.

The Decree adds the army will be drafted in to help make sure the curfew is in affect.

Thanks Dario for taking the time to inform everyone following this link on this important update and how it affects us all.  To add to this further, beaches are out of bounds to avoid gatherings, picnics etc so you may be chucked off even if you try try to walk the dog.  Trekking in the mountains is also probably going to be prohibited in case of fires or accidents as all emergency staff will be busy and beds in hospitals needed.  Ski resorts are shut down too and discos, bars and restaurants if you find any open, will probably be closed by police or the guardia civil.   

My  advice; order some good books and practice yoga!. Don´t listen to Boris and only stay in if you've got a sniffle.  Symptoms of the virus can take a couple of weeks to appear and you could spread it to others who might die as it is very infectious,.  Boris might be a good laugh but I think he has no empathy and in my humble opinion is both a  narcissist and a sociopath.

Eso es Juanida, creo que tienes razón.  Absolutamente estoy de acuerdo ... muchas gracias .... y mantengas Salud 😁

suggest you plan for next year rather than this. Borders are closed and likely to stay so for some time. I heard of someone in Portugal trying to drive home to Germany to be with aged relative who was turned back at Spanish border. It is wonderfully quiet though

Thanks, we are planning to do this.  Just waiting for the right moment to cancel our flights so we get a refund.  The airline has to cancel first or no refund.  We've been thru this before!

Easyjet currently allowing free switch to another date up to February 2021, if that helps you ✈️

Just been to Consum in Vera no panic buying there everyone calm and friendly just like a normal day but with restrictions so dont worry to much just do has the security forces say and keep safe.

As far as I know the cross channel ports will be closed this weekend till further notice, and flying into Spain is already restricted with the Spanish government thinking of closing all airports.

We are in lock down for the whole country and our borders are now closed with Portugal and France.

 Please forgive me if this information is incorrect.

Thank you all for responding - just received this information about how long the virus lives on different surfaces.  You can keep this in mind when shopping - https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/03/200317150116.htm