The Order SND/458/2020 has been published in the Official State Gazette (BOE) on May 30th, for the relaxation of certain national restrictions established after the declaration of the state of alarm in application of phase 3 of the Plan for the transition to a new normal, with effects from 00:00 hours on June 1, 2020, and which affects the territorial units that move to this phase, specifically now the islands of La Gomera, El Hierro and La Graciosa, and the island of Formentera.
We inform you that the Order SND/458/2020, of May 30, for the relaxation of certain restrictions of national scope established after the declaration of the state of alarm in application of phase 3 of the Plan for the transition to a new normality, with effects from 00:00 hours on June 1, 2020, and will maintain its effectiveness throughout the validity of the state of alarm and its possible extensions.
Since June 1, 2020, 70% of Spanish territory has been in phase 2 of the plan for the transition to the new normal after the coronavirus crisis.
Specifically, the three Valencian provinces, the Bierzo region (Castilla y León), the Andalusian provinces of Málaga and Granada, three health districts in Catalonia, and the municipality of Totana (Murcia), which was in Phase 1 due to a new outbreak, move to Phase 2. Additionally, the islands of La Graciosa, El Hierro, and La Gomera (Canary Islands) and Formentera (Balearic Islands) advance to Phase 3. These are the phases in which each area and province of Spain finds itself:
On Friday, May 23, new measures to ease the lockdown came into effect. In municipalities with 10,000 inhabitants or fewer—almost 90% of municipalities and home to 10% of the population—regardless of the phase they are in, time slots for walks and sports activities have been eliminated, children under 14 can go out accompanied by more than one adult, and open-air markets and the reopening of bars and restaurants are authorized. In the Community of Madrid, children can go for walks from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. However, throughout Spain, the use of face masks is mandatory "in public streets, in open-air spaces, and in any enclosed space for public use or that is open to the public, whenever it is not possible to maintain a distance" of two meters.
PHASE 3 MEASURES
In accordance with Order SND/458/2020 for the easing of certain nationwide restrictions established after the declaration of the state of emergency, in application of Phase 3 of the Plan for the Transition to a New Normal, individuals vulnerable to COVID-19 may also make use of the authorizations provided for in this Order, provided their clinical condition is controlled and allows it, and while maintaining strict protective measures.
Individuals who present symptoms or are in home isolation due to a COVID-19 diagnosis, or who are in home quarantine due to close contact with someone with symptoms or diagnosed with COVID-19, may not make use of these authorizations, whether to return to their workplace or to go to the premises, establishments, centers, or carry out the activities referred to in this Order.
Promotion of remote work:
Whenever possible, the continuation of teleworking will be encouraged for those employees who can perform their work remotely.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, companies may develop protocols for the return to in-person work, always in accordance with labor and occupational risk prevention regulations. These protocols must include recommendations on the use of personal protective equipment appropriate to the level of risk, a description of the safety measures to be applied, regulations for staggered work schedules for staff, whenever possible, and provisions for work-life balance.
Measures to prevent the risk of large gatherings of people in the workplace:
Without prejudice to the adoption of the necessary collective and individual protection measures, workplaces must make the necessary adjustments to their work schedules to avoid the risk of large gatherings of people, whether employees or not, in workspaces or centers during peak hours, taking into account the geographical area in question.
A risk of mass gatherings will be considered to exist when there are no reasonable expectations that minimum safety distances will be respected, particularly at workplace entrances and exits, taking into account both the likelihood of mass gatherings of workers and the foreseeable or periodic influx of other people.
The adjustments referred to in the preceding paragraph must be made taking into account the instructions of the competent authorities, as well as, where applicable, the provisions of the relevant labor and collective bargaining regulations.
In addition to introducing hygiene and prevention measures in the workplace, with the promotion of teleworking, the following measures are noteworthy:
Flexibility of social measures
• Freedom of movement.
Movement will be permitted within the province, island, or territorial unit of reference for the purposes of the de-escalation process, without prejudice to exceptions that justify travel to another part of the national territory for health, work, professional, or business reasons, return to the place of family residence, assistance and care of the elderly, dependents, or people with disabilities, force majeure, a situation of need, or any other analogous reason.
No specific time slots will be reserved for any particular group. In the case of social contact with people who are considered vulnerable to COVID-19, safety and hygiene measures must be strictly observed.
• Wakes and funerals:
Wakes may be held in all types of facilities, public or private, with a maximum limit, at any given time, of fifty people in open-air spaces or twenty-five people in enclosed spaces, whether or not they live together.
Funeral processions or cremation services are restricted to a maximum of fifty people.
• Places of worship:
Attendance at places of worship will be permitted provided that seventy-five percent of their capacity is not exceeded.
• Wedding ceremonies:
Wedding ceremonies may be held in all types of facilities, public or private, whether in open-air or enclosed spaces, provided that seventy-five percent of their capacity is not exceeded, and in any case, a maximum of one hundred and fifty people in open-air spaces or seventy-five people in enclosed spaces.
Conditions for the development of activity in retail establishments and premises and similar service providers.
Retail establishments and premises and professional service providers that, regardless of their usable floor area for display and sales, are open to the public must comply with all of the following requirements:
a) That the total capacity of the establishments and premises be reduced to fifty percent. In the case of establishments or premises distributed over several floors, the number of customers on each floor must maintain this same proportion.
In any case, a minimum distance of two meters between customers must be guaranteed. In premises where it is not possible to maintain this distance, only one customer will be allowed inside the premises at a time.
b) That priority service hours be established for those over 65 years of age.
c) That they additionally comply with the measures set out in this chapter, with the exception of those provided for in Articles 12 and 17.
• Conditions that shopping centers and retail parks open to the public must meet.
Shopping centers and retail parks, including their common and recreational areas, will be allowed to open to the public, limiting capacity to 50% in each of the establishments and commercial premises located within them.
• Capacity measures for establishments and premises open to the public.
1. Establishments and premises must display the maximum capacity of each premises to the public and ensure that this capacity, as well as the interpersonal safety distance of two meters, is respected inside.
2. To this end, establishments and premises must establish systems that allow for the counting and control of capacity, so that it is not exceeded at any time, and this must include the workers themselves.
Conditions for the provision of service in hospitality and catering establishments.
Hospitality and catering establishments may open to the public for on-premises consumption, except for nightclubs and late-night bars, provided that fifty percent of their capacity is not exceeded and the conditions set forth in Chapter IV are met.
Consumption inside the premises may take place while seated at a table, or groups of tables, preferably with prior reservation. A physical distance of two meters must be maintained between tables or groups of tables. The table or group of tables used for this purpose must be appropriate to the number of people, allowing for the minimum interpersonal safety distance to be respected.
Consumption at the bar will be permitted provided a minimum separation of two meters between customers or groups of customers is guaranteed.
Outdoor terraces of bars and restaurants may be opened to the public, with capacity limited to seventy-five percent of the tables permitted in the immediately preceding year based on the corresponding municipal license.
Conditions for the Reopening of Common Areas in Hotels and Tourist Accommodations:
Common areas in hotels and tourist accommodations that suspended their opening to the public under Order SND/257/2020, of March 19, which declared the suspension of the opening to the public of tourist accommodation establishments, may reopen to the public, provided that the capacity does not exceed fifty percent.
Each establishment must determine the capacity limits for the different common areas, as well as the areas where events may be held and the safest conditions for holding them, in accordance with the maximum capacity stipulated in the previous article and the established hygiene, protection, and minimum distance measures.
Enclosed spaces where events, entertainment activities, or gym sessions are to be held must be ventilated for two hours before use.
Entertainment activities or group classes must be designed and planned with a maximum capacity of twenty people. The minimum safety distance must be maintained between participants and between participants and the entertainer or instructor. If this distance cannot be maintained, masks must be worn. Group activities or classes will preferably be held outdoors, and the sharing of materials will be avoided.
Other measures
• Articles 22 to 30 establish the measures for easing restrictions in the cultural sector.
• Chapter VII sets out the conditions under which sports activities must be carried out.
• Chapter VIII sets out the conditions for the development of tourism activities.
• Chapter IX sets out the conditions for the reopening of tourist recreation centers, zoos, and aquariums.
• Chapter X sets out the conditions for holding congresses, meetings, business gatherings, conferences, and events.
• Chapter XII sets out the conditions for carrying out leisure activities aimed at children and young people.
See:
Plan for the transition to a new normal – PHASE 3 GUIDE (PDF)
Phased mobility conditions
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