Gibraltar affected by Spanish emergency

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 Monday, March 16, 2020 - 12:58

Government of Gibraltar notes the details of Spanish Government' s decree issued by the Spanish Government, declaring and setting out in detail the terms of the State of Emergency which will apply in Spain from midnight on Monday the 16th March and, in particular, the restrictions on movement which will arise as a result.

The Gibraltar Government calls on all Gibraltarians resident in Spain and on all cross frontier workers to familiarise themselves with the terms of the said Decree and the effect that the restrictions on movement might have on them. Additionally, cross frontier workers are recommended to check with their employers to determine whether their places of work will be operating on Mon-day at all. The Government of Gibraltar has made further statements on restrictions on the operations of businesses in the catering trade which will impact, many frontier workers.

The Government recommends that residents of Gibraltar should not travel into Spain, on foot, in a vehicle or by any other means, unless such travel is for essential purposes. All Gibraltar residents who need to visit Spain for reasons which are essential, I should also familiarise them-selves with the terms of the State of Emergency declared in that country.

16-03-2020 PANORAMAdailyGIBRALTAR