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Madrid citizens support healthcare workers amid coronavirus lockdown
11:39 March 16, 2020 AA
People clap and cheer doctors and healthcare workers from their balconies and windows in Madrid on March 15, 2020 following a campaign launched on social media to show appreciation after the Spanish government declared a state of emergency over the coronavirus. Spain on Sunday reported 96 new deaths from coronavirus, the highest figure in a day, taking the toll to 288. The Health Ministry said the number of confirmed cases has shot up to 7,553, a day after the entire country was placed under lockdown.