Children in Spain may be allowed out of their homes for the first time in more than a month as the government seeks to ease lockdown restrictions, but also extend the confinement period.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Sunday he would seek to extend the restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19, but added that the regulations would be eased on youngsters.

He said children would be permitted "to get out of their houses for a period on a daily basis", although the details still need to be agreed with experts.

The move follows pressure from regional governments, parents and some teachers to ease the restrictions.

Spain is one of the worst affected countries globally by the COVID pandemic, having recorded over 195,000 cases and more than 20,000 deaths.

The country has however seen a decline in new infections and deaths.

Sanchez said: "We have left behind the most extreme moments."

Source(s): Sky News