Date Published: 18/03/2020
ARCHIVED - ITV roadworthiness tests suspended during the coronavirus emergency
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Car and motorcycle owners will have to play catch-up on their ITV tests when the emergency passes
One of the numerous measures announced by the Spanish government this week as it appears that the duration of the national state of emergency will last well beyond the initial two-week period is that the ITV roadworthiness tests on all motor vehicles are effectively to be suspended until such time as the emergency is over.
The move comes in response to a request from the ITV testing centres themselves, who have acted to protect their staff from possible contagion despite the obvious effects it will have on their income for the duration of the emergency.
The consequence for car and motorcycle owners is that even if the next ITV test (equivalent to the MOT in the UK) falls due during the crisis they will not be held responsible for failing to submit their vehicles to the necessary inspection – however, don’t let the date slip you’re your memory when the emergency is lifted and life begins to return to normal in Spain!
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What to do if you are in the Region of Murcia and believe you may have contracted the virus
The regional government has set up a special helpline to supply information to members of the public (900 121212), and also urges people to call the 112 emergency services line if they suspect that they may have contracted the virus rather than going straight to hospital or to a medical centre. Medical staff will be sent to your home to test for the virus.
The Region’s public hospitals have limited the number of visitors to just one per patient.
Sensible precautions
The advice being issued to members of the public by medical authorities all over the world coincides on the following points:
- Wash hands frequently with either soap and water or a sanitiser gel
- Catch coughs and sneezes with disposable tissues – and throw the tissues away immediately after use before immediately washing your hands!
- If you don’t have a tissue, use your sleeve – and wash the item of clothing used at the next opportunity
- AVOID touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands
- AVOID close contact with people who are unwell
- Don´t panic!
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