The “new normal” is a term that until a few months ago we had not heard and now it is on everyone’s lips. The coronavirus has marked a before and after in our lives: in fact, it is still very present. That is why many people are now wondering what can be done in Spain during the new normal to avoid infections, to prevent the virus from spreading again and to avoid confinement. We will explain everything to you below.
Everything that can be done in Spain during the new normal
If you have questions about what to do in Spain during the new normal, we will explain everything to you.
Mobility between autonomous communities
Since the state of alarm ended, it is possible to move between cities and also between autonomous communities , so you can travel through Spain without problems. However, and due to the current situation, if a coronavirus outbreak has been detected in an area and it has been closed, it will not be accessible. Freedom of mobility, then, can change at any time and depending on the positive cases that are detected.
Mobility through European territory
Spaniards are also free to move around the territory of the European Union , specifically in the Schengen area. This space, for those who do not know, is the area that includes the 26 European countries that eliminated border controls at internal borders or common borders.
In addition, from July 1 you can also travel to countries that are outside the Schengen area , which is the case of the United Kingdom. However, in this case it will be necessary to be in quarantine for 14 days if you travel before July 10. This quarantine is mandatory and imposed by the government.
Distances and mask
With the new normal it is not necessary to keep a distance of 2 meters, with 1.5 meters is enough. Masks , meanwhile, will continue to be mandatory in closed spaces where there is public access and on public transport . On public roads, it will only be mandatory if it is not possible to maintain a safety distance. Children under 6 years of age and people who have any respiratory difficulty or illness that may be aggravated by the use of a mask do not need to wear it, nor is it necessary for people who are practicing outdoor sports to wear it.
Hostelry
The hotel industry can expand its capacity up to 75% , although this percentage may vary if there is a regrowth in that area and the government has ruled confinement or some extraordinary measures. Also in some autonomous communities there may be a different percentage depending on the situation or the decision made by the autonomous government.
Hotels can also expand their capacity , even in their common areas. Of course, the activities will preferably have to be outdoors and are limited, if they are in a group, to about 25 people. Only the shelters are more affected, since they can only occupy 50%.
Parties
Popular festivals cannot be celebrated everywhere, there are autonomous communities that have suspended this type of event. These autonomous communities are Castilla y León and the Canary Islands. In the Balearic Islands and Galicia, meanwhile, from July 1 they are allowed, in Cantabria from July 8, in Castilla-La Mancha from July 15 and in Extremadura they have chosen July 31 as the date. Navarra, for its part, will not celebrate San Fermín this year and has prohibited eating in the street.
Other leisure activities
In this new normal, children can return to parks , amusement parks, water parks and other leisure spaces are also opened with a maximum occupancy of 75%, although it may also vary in some autonomous communities. The summer camps and schools will also return , also with a capacity of 75%. As for cinemas and theaters, they open with a capacity of 50%, although in this case it may also vary depending on the area.
And how long will this new normal last?
The new normal is the stage that elapses between the lifting of the state of alarm and the appearance of a drug or vaccine that can stop the spread of the virus. During this new normal you can go backwards. That is, the government can decide to go back to phase 3, 2 or 1, even isolate an area, if it sees fit. Everything, obviously, so that the virus does not spread throughout the country.
During this new normal, it is necessary to be cautious, since relying on it can lead to home confinement , temporary business closures and the collapse of hospitals.
Now that you know what to do in Spain during the new normal, we recommend that you try to meet as few people as possible, although there are no restrictions. It is also important to wear a mask and maintain good hand hygiene. All precautions are little and we should not trust ourselves.
