The state of alarm is declared in order to deal with the health emergency caused by COVID-19.

On 14 March 2020, the Spanish Official Gazette (BOE) published Royal Decree 463/2020, declaring a state of alarm for the management of the health crisis caused by COVID-19 (the Royal Decree). The Royal Decree introduces, effective immediately, a series of measures throughout the country. The President of the Spanish Government has announced that additional measures will be approved regarding labour and tax areas tomorrow, 17 March.