Spain to ban smoking in closed public spaces

Spain to ban smoking in closed public spaces
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By h.b. - Sep 14, 2009 - 9:28 AM
The news was given by the Minister for Health in an interview in El Mundo

Minister for Health, Trinidad Jimenez - EFE

In an interview given to El Mundo today, the Spanish Minister for Health, Trinidad Jiménez, has said that smoking is to be prohibited in all closed public spaces, leisure areas and restaurants. She told the paper that it was a matter of public health and that Spain should go as far as the rest of Europe.

Talks were being held with other political groups and the sectors affected so that the measure can be understood and accepted by everyone.

She also noted that the botellón street drinking parties have been banned because drinking in the street is prohibited and linked to vandalism. She said more education on the matter is needed and other leisure alternatives need to be offered to youngsters.

She reported that the World Health Organisation has said that the highest risk of the new flu has passed, and that she will not be getting vaccinated herself.

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