The coronavirus epidemic continues in the Valencian Community. The number of cases of infected for him covid-19 in this autonomy amounts to 352.832, with 5,563 dead, according to the latest official data. [Sigue las últimas noticias sobre el coronavirus en Alicante].
The authorities have tightened restrictions in all areas of activity. The president of the Generalitat Valenciana has decided to completely close bars and restaurants to curb the number of infections. Among the rest of the measures is the closing of shops at 6 pm, except supermarkets, pharmacies and establishments that are considered essential; closure of gyms and sports facilities and closure of bingo halls, casinos and gambling halls as well as retirement homes or casinos. Meetings of non-cohabitants in homes are prohibited and large cities are confined to the perimeter during weekends and holidays. The curfew applies from 22 hours to 6 hours in the morning and the perimeter closure remains, for now.
The outbreak that triggered the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic originated in December 2019 in the city of Wuhan, in the center of China. From there, Covid-19 has spread around the world.
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