Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Spain's Coronavirus Cases Rise to 8,744, Death Toll Up at 297 Reuters MADRID - Spain's tally of coronavirus cases rose to 8,744 on Monday and the number of fatalities rose to 297, said Fernando Simon, the head of the country's health emergency center. The previous tally was 7,753 cases on Sunday, with 288 fatalities .