MADRID (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 02nd February, 2021) Spain is imposing restrictions on flights from Brazil and South Africa over the recently discovered strains of the novel coronavirus, Maria Jesus Montero, the finance minister and government spokesperson, said Tuesday.
The restrictions will enter force on Wednesday and last for 14 days, but could be extended depending on the situation.
"The council of ministers has strengthened the restrictions on the entry into Spain from Brazil and South Africa ... Our goal is to protect the health of the population, our citizens' safety, stem the disease's development and boost our health system. We are doing in accordance with the EU recommendations," the minister said at a press conference.
According to Montero, only citizens and residents of Spain and Andorra will be allowed to enter the country from Brazil and South Africa, as well as transit passengers but only if the time for flight connection is less than 24 hours and they stay in the transit zone.
