Fifteen Days Lockdown
The lockdown will remain in place for a minimum of 15 days. Police are likely to stop and question anyone who they believe may not be abiding by the rules. The government also has the right to draft in army support if civil unrest becomes an issue.
Bars And Restaurants Closed
The lockdown means that all bars and restaurants must close. Steven Saunders from The Little Geranium in La Cala says “The impact on local businesses is enormous. My staff are devastated and worried about their income. There is so much uncertainty”.
Cath John from CJ’s Karaoke Bar in Benalmadena supports the decision. “We are sad that we can’t entertain our loyal customers, but their safety and the safety of my team has to be the priority. We don’t take this decision lightly, but it would be irresponsible of us to put money above safety”.
Public Support
Friday night was a busy night for many bars who chose to remain open on the Costa Del Sol. The enforced lockdown today is being well received though, as expat Susan Jones in Torremolinos says that it’s better to be safe. “I was shocked how many places chose to remain open last night, it’s better to be safe and close. I understand the financial implications, but if we’re going to get ahead of this thing then we need to pull together. Pig headed stubbornness doesn’t help in this situation, it’s very real and it’s happening to us now”.
Written by Dave James
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