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Spain nationalises all hospitals as it scrambles to curb coronavirus

Spain's health minister announced that all private healthcare infrastructure will now be under public control.

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Passengers wear protective face masks in wake of novel coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic at New Delhi Railway Station. PTI

BS Web Team New Delhi
In its latest move to curb the unprecedented spread of Covid-19 across the country, the Pedro Sanchez-led Spanish government has nationalised all hospitals and healthcare providers, reports Business Insider.

The step was announced by Salvador Illa, Spain's health minister. He announced that all private healthcare infrastructure will now be under public control as the country scrambles to prevent the coronavirus crisis from worsening.

According to other media reports, Illa has said that fourth year medical students will now be required to help the country’s health service.

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