Thu Apr 23, 2020 2:16 pm
Spanish Govt Apologies to the Children of Spain
Iglesias began the conference by apologizing to children in Spain over the confusion over the conditions under which children will be allowed to leave their homes.
They will also be able to go out with toys, a ball or a scooter but they cannot go to play areas in parks
DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER PABLO IGLESIAS
“We have not been completely clear about how you will be able to leave as of Sunday,” said Iglesias. “I know the confinement has not been easy for you and I want to thank you. You have played an important role in the fight against the coronavirus so that we can return as a society and all of society owes you a very big round of applause.”
The Cabinet announced on Tuesday that children aged 14 and under would only be able to leave the house with one parent in order to visit the supermarket, pharmacy or bank, and would not be able to go out for walks. The announcement was met with widespread indignation, both from politicians and members of the public alike, among other reasons, given that the risk of infection is greater in a closed space.
In an abrupt U-turn, the Health Minister Salvador Illa said on Tuesday night that the government would, in fact, allow children to go for walks.