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202028 minPGcurrent-affairs

Pandemic Response Public Health

Coronavirus in Spain

202028 minPGcurrent-affairs

Spain suffers catastrophic effects from COVID-19, with hospitals overwhelmed and traditions disrupted.

Pandemic Response Public Health

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Channel: DW Documentary

Coronavirus in Spain

2020• 28 minPG

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Spain suffers catastrophic effects from COVID-19, with hospitals overwhelmed and traditions disrupted.

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Spain faces catastrophic conditions as it becomes one of the countries worst hit by the coronavirus pandemic. Hospitals are overwhelmed, and cities are eerily deserted, with daily COVID-19 deaths reaching up to 1,000. The epidemic disrupts cherished Spanish traditions, such as close family contact and social gatherings in parks, cafés, and restaurants. Reporter Natalia Bachmayer travels through this shattered country, meeting individuals affected by the crisis and highlighting the profound impact on daily life and community connections.

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