There are
signs of a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic in parts of Europe according
to Boris Johnson, who's been defending his government's handling of the crisis
and the sudden imposition of quarantine on travellers from every part of Spain.
The Spanish
prime minister is among those criticising the decision. Pedro Sánchez said tourists in most regions
of Spain are less at risk from
coronavirus than in the UK.
The UK
Foreign Office is advising against all non-essential travel to Spain including
to the Balearic and Canary Islands.
Spain has
seen a recent rise in the number of Covid-19 infections in some areas, with 47
cases per 100,000 people over the last two weeks. The UK by comparison has 15 cases per
100,000. France has similar levels of
disease, while Germany has fewer than 9 cases per 100,000 people.
In the
worst-hit parts of Spain, partial lockdowns are being reinstated. In the capital Madrid the authorities have
announced the compulsory wearing of face masks.
The impact
of the latest restrictions on travel to and from Spain has led to calls for
coronavirus testing for people arriving in the UK, instead of quarantine. The
government says it's looking at a range of options.
Huw Edwards
presents BBC News at Ten reporting from transport correspondent Tom Burridge,
Gavin Lee in Barcelona and Science Editor David Shukman.
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