Spain Declares State Of Emergency In Response To Coronavirus Spread

The transcript discusses the rapid spread of COVID-19 in Spain, highlighting the government's response, including a state of emergency and regional restrictions. The World Health Organization has declared Europe the epicenter of the pandemic, with Spain experiencing the second-largest outbreak on the continent. The US has imposed travel restrictions on foreign nationals from the Shenzhen area, which includes Spain, to curb the virus's spread.

What action did Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announce in response to the coronavirus spread?

• A state of emergency

• A nationwide lockdown

• Mandatory vaccination

• A curfew for all citizens

What will the state of emergency allow Spanish officials to do?

• Increase taxes

• Confine movement of people and goods

• Close all schools indefinitely

• Ban all public gatherings

Which areas in Madrid are set to close under the new restrictions?

• Dining and retail areas

• Government offices

• Parks and recreational areas

• Public transportation

What did the head of the World Health Organization declare about Europe?

• It is leading in vaccine development

• It has the least number of cases

• It is the epicenter of the pandemic

• It is the safest continent

What travel restriction did the US impose related to the pandemic?

• Ban on all international flights

• Ban on foreign nationals from the Shenzhen area

• Closure of all US borders

• Mandatory quarantine for all travelers