Spain just passed 500,000 coronavirus cases in Western European first

In response to the rise in cases, mandatory and recommended confinement measures have been introduced in some areas in Spain.

Temperature checks during the first day of school classes in Castellon de la Plana, Valencia, eastern Spain. Source: AP

Spain became the first country in Western Europe to register 500,000 coronavirus infections on Monday, after a second surge in cases that coincided with schools reopening.

Health Ministry data showed a total of 525,549 cases, up from 498,989 on Friday, and 2,440 infections registered in the last 24 hours. Spain updates its data retroactively, so the latest numbers could be revised.

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