What things can I do if my province enters phase 1 of the de-escalation

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The different stages of de-escalation mean greater freedom of movement for citizens. So far, only four islands have advanced to phase 1 ( El Hierro, La Graciosa, La Gomera and Formentera ), but the Government has announced that slightly more than half of the country's population is ready to enter from Monday. In the areas that now pass to this phase 1 it will already be possible to see loved ones, attend funerals and funerals, buy without an appointment or sit on a terrace of a bar or go to church, things that until now have been prohibited. The Executive has established a series of general measures for phase 1 , although the agreements with the autonomous communities may include territorial specificities in the de-escalation.We answer the most frequently asked questions about what can be done in this new phase , although some may vary when the order is published in the BOE, scheduled for this weekend.

In phase 1, will the timetables for when you are permitted to leave home be maintained?

As Fernando Simón has said this Friday, the time bands remain, but the communities will be able to adapt them to their climatic situation. "The strips are designed to reduce the opportunity for contacts between vulnerable groups without exposing them to a higher risk," said the spokesman for the Center for Coordination of Health Alerts and Emergencies.

What are the time slots allowed for walking and sports?

Pending its possible modification, for now it is established that those over 14 years of age and those under 70 can play sports and walk from 6.00 to 10.00 and from 20.00 to 23.00; Dependent people (accompanied by a caregiver) and those over 70 can go from 10.00 to 12.00 and from 19.00 to 20.00, while children can play in the street (with their own toy) accompanied by a single parent from 12.00 to 19.00 . Some communities have already asked to modify this last schedule to avoid the hottest hours and Health is studying it.

Will I be able to see my loved ones?

Yes, unless they are positive for coronavirus or are in isolation. Visits to people living in nursing homes will not be resumed until the last phase and it remains to be decided under what conditions .

How many people can move in the same car?

The inhabitants of the same home can share a car of up to nine seats.

Will I be able to move around other municipalities in the province?

If an entire province goes to phase 1, people can move freely through that province, without restrictions. But it is possible that some autonomous communities propose that they move to phase 1 smaller areas, in which case mobility would only be allowed in that area.

Will it be possible to leave the province?

No, in this phase the limit remains the province .

How many people will be able to gather?

Meetings of up to ten people are allowed. They will have to maintain a safety distance of two meters and respect the hygiene regulations for hand washing and respiratory etiquette, that is, the regulations that recommend coughing at the elbow, respect the distance of two meters with other people and, if it is not possible to wear a mask. Above all, it is necessary to avoid crowds of many people.

Where can those meetings be held?

In principle, both at home and on the street, always keeping the basic rules of safety and physical distance.

Will I be able to sit on a terrace for a drink?

Yes, as long as there is room, because only 50% of the tables on the terraces can be occupied. There will have to be a minimum distance of two meters between the tables and the client groups will never exceed ten people. In addition, the tables will have to be disinfected between one client and another, and menus in common use and serviette dispeners cannot be used.

What changes will affect stores?

Only shops of less than 400 square meters will be able to open, as in phase 0, but prior appointment or individual attention will no longer be necessary. The stores will allow customers to enter up to a maximum of 30% of their capacity, it will be necessary to maintain a minimum safety distance of two meters and a schedule of preferential attention for the elderly must be established. In addition, merchants will have to disinfect the premises twice a day.

Will I be able to return to the theater?

In this phase, the option of holding cultural shows of less than 30 people in closed spaces is opened as long as the capacity does not exceed one third of the total room. In addition, you can go to outdoor shows for 200 people whenever it is possible to maintain safe distances.

Will museums open?

Yes, visits to museums can be reactivated, also limited to one third of the capacity and, in principle, with previously purchased tickets.

Will the markets be reactivated?

Yes, the activity of open-air markets on public roads will return, although with restrictions regarding the distance between stalls and the delimitation of the street market for proper control of capacity by the security forces. The number of regular positions is limited to 25% and the maximum allowed influx will be one third of the capacity.

Will shopping malls or stores over 400 square meters open?

No, it is not allowed to open in phase 1, only small business activity is allowed.

What about hotels?

Both hotels and tourist accommodation can reopen as long as the common areas, such as the dining room or living rooms, are not used.

Will wakeings be allowed?

Yes, but the number of family members who can do it is limited, which is 15 people if it takes place outdoors and ten in closed spaces.

Can you go to funerals?

Yes, but a limit is also set: the entourage for the burial or the farewell for the cremation of the deceased is restricted to a maximum of 15 people and, where appropriate, the minister of worship or assimilated person of the respective confession may join. for the practice of funeral rites of farewell to the deceased.

Will I be able to go to church?

Yes, houses of worship will open in phase 1, but the influx of worshipers will be reduced to a third.

Will swimming in pools be allowed?

No, it is not covered in this phase.

And on the beaches?

That depends on the municipalities. For now, some towns, such as Barcelona or Valencia, allow you to run on the beach and swim in the water at restricted times, but not lie on the sand. Many other beaches are still closed. In subsequent phases , the conditions for using these spaces with physical distance will be studied .

Will gyms open their doors?

Yes, if the sports facilities are outdoors and the activities do not involve physical contact (such as tennis or athletics), they may open in phase 1. Also at that time, individual sports activities may be carried out by appointment in sports centers that do not involve physical contact or the use of changing rooms. However, the use of facilities whose space is closed will have to be postponed to phase 2 and only when the sport is done without an audience and does not require physical contact.

Will care for people with disabilities and early care, occupational, rehabilitative and psychosocial therapies recover?

Yes, and home care and continuous monitoring will also be provided again to older people who do not live in residences.

What other activities can be resumed?

The agri-food and fishing activity can be carried out again, always complying with all security measures.

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