A friend of mine who lives outside of Madrid just posted this on another social media platform.
“Big changes afoot here in Spain. Here's the latest:
We are now officially on national lockdown. No leaving the house unless you are going to the supermarket, pharmacy, gas station, or to care for an elderly relative, eg. At the moment, this measure will be in effect for the next 15 days. Local police will answer to the federal government and have instructions to enforce this order. All non-essential businesses must close, and this includes my husband's store. Luckily, I am working from home, and at the moment I have more than enough to keep me busy. Churches are closed, as well as restaurants and bars. All reinforcements necessary to keep the healthcare system running smoothly will be provided. The government is studying the possibility of postponing upcoming elections in Galicia and the Basque Country. All Holy Week processions and gatherings are cancelled.
Before we listened to the PM's speech at 9p, we watched the news. Drones with loudspeakers are being used in Madrid to make sure people stay at home. 100+ countries are refusing entry to travelers coming in from Spain. 60+ countries are requiring a medical exam + quarantine for travelers coming in from Spain.
The latest stats were updated four hours ago: 6250 cases, up from 4200 yesterday.”