Catalan government elaborates on plan to allow children out under certain conditions
Ministers explain scheme that must be greenlighted by Spain to come into effect
April 18, 2020 07:39 PM
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Chinese community plays key role in health material supply
Business links enable rapid chartering of flights carrying PPE from China to Catalonia
April 18, 2020 11:26 AM
Catalonia prompts debate over Spain's official Covid-19 death toll
Other regions also question Spanish government numbers
April 17, 2020 09:28 PM
Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations pass peaks, says Catalan health department
Minister warns that rate of new coronavirus cases remains "high," as does risk of further outbreaks
April 17, 2020 05:25 PM
Incinerator burns coronavirus-infected hospital equipment
650 tons of personal protective equipment including masks, gowns, and hats destroyed
April 17, 2020 04:40 PM
Catalan government aims to let children leave homes in ten days time
Authorities are working on measures to ease confinement restrictions if new Covid-19 cases continue decreasing
April 17, 2020 03:41 PM
Population of Catalans living abroad increases 4.6% in 2019
Biggest increases were seen in France and the United Kingdom
April 17, 2020 01:57 PM
WHO says Covid-19 pandemic in Spain 'definitely slowing down'
Senior Advisor surprised at "rapid outbreak" but claims there are reasons to be hopeful
April 16, 2020 02:12 PM
Change in Covid-19 counting method sees surge in case and death data
Deaths provided by funeral homes are now being counted in the overall numbers
April 16, 2020 10:43 AM
School year not to go beyond June
Catalan education department begins distributing devices to 52,000 homes so that all children can do classes online
April 15, 2020 04:56 PM
Extension of state of alarm and lockdown once again likely
Spain's president to address congress next Wednesday, as top Catalan scientist asks for exceptional measures to last until May 10
April 15, 2020 12:40 PM
Catalan government Q&A for citizens to help stop coronavirus spread
Updated answers on what's open and what's closed, when you're allowed to leave home, and what services are guaranteed, in English
April 15, 2020 11:55 AM
What do I have to do to obtain a free facemask?
Check out our guide to all you need to know to claim a Catalan government-issued mask
April 14, 2020 06:03 PM
Migrant rescue charity joins Covid-19 effort in Catalan care homes
Open Arms is contributing 30 vehicles and more than 70 volunteers to support healthcare teams
April 14, 2020 02:23 PM
Ebre Delta recovery from Storm Gloria on hold due to health crisis
Repairing damage to Catalonia's southern wetland zone was halted in mid-March, but authorities hope it can resume by end of April
April 14, 2020 12:35 PM
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