#COVID-19: Spain becomes second most infected country after 1,300 deaths

On Saturday, Spain reported a 32 percent hike in deaths due to Coronavirus which brings a total of 1,326 fatalities in the country.

In a statement given by the health minister, the number of people infected has gone up to 24,926.

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Furthermore, the country capital, Madrid remains the hardest hit according to tally.

The new numbers follow a fresh spike in both deaths and infections on Friday.

Also, the country has issued a total lockdown for citizens

only allowed people to leave for essential work, food buying, or medical reasons.