Spain Considers Extending Border Controls Until July

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] The Spanish government is reportedly considering maintaining border controls until July. The Spanish government intends to continue a two-week quarantine measure for foreigners to prevent the resurgence of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

According to major foreign media on the 13th (local time), the Spanish government is reportedly reviewing plans to maintain border controls despite the lifting of border closures by European countries.

Since March of this year, Spain declared a national state of emergency to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and closed borders with neighboring countries such as France and Portugal. Spain, which had a large tourism industry, suffered significant economic damage due to the border closure measures.

Spain has recently lifted lockdown measures imposed on its citizens and is gradually resuming daily life. However, Spain is imposing a two-week quarantine period to prevent the inflow of COVID-19 from abroad.