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Added on the 26/04/2020 12:29:54 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Madrid residents vote during the last hour of voting in regional elections, which was also open to people either quarantining or who have tested positive for Covid-19. The election is expected to deliver a comfortable victory to the city's hardline leader of the right-wing Popular Party (PP), Isabel Diaz Ayuso, who has soared in prominence for stubbornly resisting virus restrictions. IMAGES
Checks are in place on roads in Madrid as the Spanish capital enters a partial virus lockdown. The restrictions in Madrid will last for two weeks, affecting people living mainly in densely populated, low-income neighbourhoods who will be allowed only to travel for essential reasons such as work, medical care or taking children to school. IMAGES
Spanish children play outside in the sunshine as the country slowly phases its way out of lockdown. Since April 26, children under 14 have been allowed one hour of supervised outdoor activity near their home and a week later adults started being allowed out for walks or exercise during certain hours. IMAGES
Dozens of people run, walk or cycle in the neighbourhood of Villa Olimpica in Barcelona on the first day exercise is allowed in Spain since the beginning of the lockdown to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus. IMAGES
South Africans flock outdoors as lockdown restrictions begin to ease. People are now allowed to exercise outside three hours a day.
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.