Spain rules out curfew for now after no consensus found among regional governments
Catalonia asks for legal mechanisms to restrict mobility when deemed necessary
October 22, 2020 09:18 PM
Covid-19
Catalonia looks at stricter Covid-19 measures amid worsening health situation
Nighttime curfew and capacity limits in parks may be brought in as the pandemic could disrupt the election
October 22, 2020 02:12 PM
Spain surpasses one million coronavirus cases, first in western Europe
Another 156 people have died as Catalonia leads in terms of diagnoses over past 7 days
October 21, 2020 07:20 PM
Why Covid figures in Spain and Catalonia don’t seem to add up
Reporting delays and methodological differences account for apparent discrepancies
October 20, 2020 08:22 PM
Spain considering new state of alarm to impose curfew
Health minister to discuss move with regions and says restriction need not be state-wide
October 20, 2020 02:40 PM
51 Covid deaths in biggest spike since spring as outbreak risk sees all-time high
Another 2,855 cases diagnosed via PCR or antigen tests as transmission rate declines slightly
October 20, 2020 01:19 PM
Catalonia pledges 50% rent reduction for businesses closed in anti-Covid push
Government promises relief aid for bars and other establishments
October 20, 2020 12:20 PM
Catalonia orders 24/7 stores to close at night as coronavirus cases surpass 200,000 mark
New infections skyrocket to 3,383 on Monday in biggest daily surge since beginning of the pandemic
October 19, 2020 03:34 PM
Catalan company develops first Covid-19 ‘deactivating’ walk-through tunnel
Device uses 15-second dry vapour to reduce contagion capacity in “clean zones”
October 18, 2020 12:32 PM
Catalonia records highest daily rise in Covid-19 cases of the second wave
A further 2,759 cases were confirmed on Sunday, bringing weekly total higher than any period of first wave
October 18, 2020 11:27 AM
Catalonia calls for tax moratorium for companies affected by Covid-19 measures
Vice president Pere Aragonès considers it “essential” that businesses be given financial break in letter to Spanish president
October 17, 2020 12:06 PM
One month after reopening, how are schools dealing with pandemic?
1 in 5 schools have had a confirmed case of Covid-19 as debate continues over best course of action
October 16, 2020 07:23 PM
'We want to work': 1,000 business owners protest against restaurant closures
Industry bodies and employers' associations demand government aid at Barcelona demonstration
October 16, 2020 05:38 PM
New Covid-19 measures come into force despite lack of judicial approval
Bars forced to close, shops capped at 30% capacity limit as suspension of in-person lectures and restrictions to religious ceremonies put on hold while judges deliberate
October 16, 2020 01:31 AM
Bar and restaurant closures will 'destroy the engine' of Catalan economy, say critics
Restaurant Guild claims two-week shutdown to curb Covid spread will 'sink Barcelona'
October 14, 2020 07:40 PM