The total number of coronavirus in Calasparra has risen to 54 although there are only two active cases.
This signifies that two per cent of the population has been infected at one time or another with the virus.
There have been more cases diagnosed in the Murcia region: generally in densely populated areas: Murcia and Cartagena (51.5%).
Murcia has 996 confirmed cases affecting 17.2% of a population of 45,3258.
Cieza has 78 confirmed cases affecting 2.9% of a population of 34,988.
Moratalla has five cases affecting 0.2% of a population of 7839.
Caravaca has 27 confirmed cases affecting 1% of the a population of 25,760.
Please remember from today the use of masks is compulsory for everyone over 6 years old (unless exempt for illness or serious conditions. See previous article) in all enclosed public spaces and open air public spaces where social distancing is not possible.
The best way of avoiding the virus, according to experts, is to maintain two metres from others and wash your hands regularly.
Calasparra remains under the limitations and restrictions of Phase One of the State of Alarm.
The regional government has applied to enter Phase 2 from Monday May 25, with the exception of Totana where there has been a new cluster of cases.
Nexonr will keep you informed if this happens and the implications of entering this new phase of the State of Alarm.
