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The Junta de Andalucía last night announced a 2 phase de-escalation plan following a substantial decrease in Covid cases in the region. The first phase begins this Saturday 12th, and means that freedom of movement within each of the 8 provinces in the region will be allowed, shops can stay open until 9 PM and catering establishments until 6 PM. However, the 10 PM curfew remains, but with some exceptions.
The stringent measures implemented in a bid to control Covid-19 numbers in the region are seeing results according to the Junta de Andalucía, who say that it has brought respite to the healthcare system. Thus, the Junta announced this Thursday their 2 phase de-escalation plan which will begin this Saturday, 12th December.
During this first phase, mobility within provinces will be allowed, bringing an end to the district closures imposed some weeks ago, which is good news for Gibraltar residents too.
The second phase will begin on the 18th of December as we approach Christmas and will expire on the 10th of January.
During this phase, movement will be allowed between Andalusian provinces, the catering sector will be allowed to open from morning to 6 PM and then reopen between 8 – 10:30 PM. The curfew will remain but will come into effect as from 11 PM – 6 AM.
As for the most important Christmas dates, entry and exit into Andalucía will be allowed for family reunions.
On the December 24th, 25th, 31st and January 1st, a maximum of 10 people will be allowed to gather in any given household. They have recommended that family gatherings do not exceed two family units at any given party. The Curfew on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve will begin at 1:30 AM. As for all the other dates, the maximum number of people per gathering will be restricted to 6.
As from December 10th, the Ministry of Health and Families of the Junta de Andalucía reported 1,554 confirmed Covid patients are in hospitals in Andalucía, with 331 in intensive care. In the province of Cádiz, there are 253 hospitalisations with 46 in intensive care. As for the Campo de Gibraltar, the Ministry of Health has reported 19 new confirmed cases: 10 in Algeciras, 5 in La Línea, 3 in San Roque and 1 in Tarifa. There have been no new “Covid deaths” reported in Algeciras.
