- The Government of Navarre has taken this step in the face of the increase in pollution it has suffered. From midnight this Wednesday onwards, the hotel owners will be able to open their doors until 01:00 in the morning. The Government of Navarre has asked the citizens for prudence in the face of the decision of the Foral Community.
The Minister of Health of the Government of Navarra, Santos Indurain, announced the news at noon. Indurain explained that the number of infections in Navarre has increased significantly, from 50 infections per day to 507 on Monday. The government considers that the situation is "quite critical" and has decided to advance the closing hours of the hospitality industry in the Basque Country. Nightclubs could open from last week at 02.00 or until 04:00, depending on the type of license. Starting on Wednesday, all hospitality and nightlife spaces will have to close by 01:00. The new schedule will be maintained “at least” until 20 July.
On the one hand, Indurain has linked the increase in pollution with the increase in mobility and the influx of people in closed areas. On the other hand, he highlighted the impact of the arrival of young people who have spent their final course in Salou (Catalan Countries). Among these young COVID-! It explains that the delta variant of), a particularly polluting variant, prevails. The Health Advisor has asked citizens to respect safety measures to act prudently.