People walk among empty shops of a market in downtown Barcelona, Spain, Jan. 8, 2021. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Spain surpassed 2 million on Thursday after the Ministry of Health reported 42,160 new infections and 245 deaths for the period between 2 p.m. on Jan. 5 and 2 p.m. on Jan. 7. In response to the rising number of cases and fears of a third wave, many of Spain's autonomous regions have announced tougher restrictions. (Photos: Xinhua)

A woman walks in the street of downtown Barcelona, Spain, Jan. 8, 2021. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Spain surpassed 2 million on Thursday after the Ministry of Health reported 42,160 new infections and 245 deaths for the period between 2 p.m. on Jan. 5 and 2 p.m. on Jan. 7. In response to the rising number of cases and fears of a third wave, many of Spain's autonomous regions have announced tougher restrictions.

A group of musicians play at the Placa de la Catedral in Barcelona, Spain, Jan. 8, 2021. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Spain surpassed 2 million on Thursday after the Ministry of Health reported 42,160 new infections and 245 deaths for the period between 2 p.m. on Jan. 5 and 2 p.m. on Jan. 7. In response to the rising number of cases and fears of a third wave, many of Spain's autonomous regions have announced tougher restrictions.

A police van patrols in Vila Olimpica, Barcelona, Spain, Jan. 8, 2021. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Spain surpassed 2 million on Thursday after the Ministry of Health reported 42,160 new infections and 245 deaths for the period between 2 p.m. on Jan. 5 and 2 p.m. on Jan. 7. In response to the rising number of cases and fears of a third wave, many of Spain's autonomous regions have announced tougher restrictions.

A woman walks in front of a store in downtown Barcelona, Spain, Jan. 8, 2021. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Spain surpassed 2 million on Thursday after the Ministry of Health reported 42,160 new infections and 245 deaths for the period between 2 p.m. on Jan. 5 and 2 p.m. on Jan. 7. In response to the rising number of cases and fears of a third wave, many of Spain's autonomous regions have announced tougher restrictions.

A man walks past closed bars and restaurants in Vila Olimpica, Barcelona, Spain, Jan. 8, 2021. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Spain surpassed 2 million on Thursday after the Ministry of Health reported 42,160 new infections and 245 deaths for the period between 2 p.m. on Jan. 5 and 2 p.m. on Jan. 7. In response to the rising number of cases and fears of a third wave, many of Spain's autonomous regions have announced tougher restrictions.