Police units in Barcelona have been seen warning any remaining pedestrians about the nationwide lockdown due to the spread of COVID-19.

Footage from March 15 shows eerily empty streets where officers can be seen liaising with civilians.

The Spanish government have recently issued a state of emergency and are preparing for a fortnight-long lockdown.

After the Spanish government declared a nationwide public emergency, Spanish police are now preparing the city Barcelona for a lockdown. The Police will ask People on the streets, to go back into their apartments or Hotels and only leave them to buy food or medication.

Spain has declared the national emergency on Saturday. People are now forced to stay in their homes and just leave it to buy food or medication. In this video, you can see how empty the famous street "La Rambla" in Barcelona is. Usually, you will see crowds here on a regular Sunday.

After the Spanish government declared a nationwide public emergency, Spanish police are now preparing the city Barcelona for a lockdown. The Police will ask People on the streets, to go back into their apartments or Hotels and only leave them to buy food or medication.

After the Spanish government declared a nationwide public emergency, Spanish police are now preparing the city Barcelona for a lockdown. The Police will ask People on the streets, to go back into their apartments or Hotels and only leave them to buy food or medication.