Spanish Court Blocks Madrid’s New Covid Restrictions
Early morning commuters cross the street in front of the Puerta de Alcala monument in Madrid, on Oct. 8.
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A court in Madrid blocked the regional government from applying new restrictions on movement in and around the Spanish capital, calling into question efforts to contain a surge in Covid-19 infections.
The court said that the latest curbs constitute an unlawful restriction on basic rights, Spain’s judicial council said in a statement.