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Visitors return to Spain as coronavirus state of emergency ends

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    Overseas visitors have begun arriving in Spain once more as the country reopens its borders and the three-month state of emergency declared in response to the coronavirus pandemic comes to an end.

    As the second most-visited country in the world, Spain is desperate to reactivate its vital tourism sector as soon as possible. The government has launched a publicity campaign called Spain for Sure in an effort to reassure visitors and fire up the industry, which makes up about 12% of the country’s GDP.

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    Much will depend on the return of UK tourists, who make up the largest national group among Spain’s foreign visitors.

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    Until now, people visiting Spain from abroad have been obliged to undergo a 14-day quarantine, but the requirement lapsed at midnight on Saturday when the state of emergency ended. Now those arriving will have their temperatures taken at the airport, undergo a visual assessment and will be asked to provide their contact details.

    And here's a tweetstorm about why this is a terrible idea.

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