181 coronavirus cases in Catalonia, up 56 since Tuesday
Spain surpasses 2,100 diagnoses, half of which in Madrid
March 11, 2020 06:14 PM
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Preventive measures so far against coronavirus in Catalonia, Barcelona and Spain
Authorities begin introducing restrictions on large gatherings, activities for senior citizens, and travel bans as number of infections continue to rise
March 11, 2020 05:57 PM
Barcelona to limit entry to cultural centers, libraries and sports centers
Mayor Ada Colau announces temporary closure of city's 58 senior citizens centers
March 11, 2020 01:47 PM
Two dead in Barcelona chemical blast
Explosion that left 19 injured occurred in Montsolís de la Verneda industrial estate
March 11, 2020 12:17 PM
Catalonia bans events of over 1,000 people in efforts to control coronavirus
Country moves to "alert" phase with authorities also insisting that all sports events be held behind closed doors
March 11, 2020 11:41 AM
'London Patient' is confirmed cured of HIV through experimental stem-cell treatment
A new study also reveals a third patient to be in long-term remission from the virus
March 10, 2020 08:52 PM
One dead and another missing in Barcelona chemical blast
Explosion that left 19 injured occurred in Montsolís de la Verneda industrial estate
March 10, 2020 06:49 PM
Spain brings in measures to contain coronavirus
Ban on direct flights from Italy, full sick pay for infected or confined workers, and sports events behind closed doors aim to limit spread of disease
March 10, 2020 06:00 PM
125 cases of coronavirus in Catalonia
18 in Catalonia in a serious condition, while overall cases in whole of Spain cases number 1,622
March 10, 2020 05:08 PM
One dead and six injured in Barcelona chemical blast
Explosion occurred in Montsolís de la Verneda industrial estate in north of city
March 10, 2020 04:38 PM
Spain bans all incoming flights from Italy from tomorrow
Meanwhile Spanish Congress suspends events after first MP infected
March 10, 2020 02:05 PM
Head of doctors' association urges 'responsibility' in containing coronavirus
CoMB president calls for "minimizing" impact of outbreak and warns of overwhelming "stretched" Catalan health service
March 10, 2020 12:28 PM
Impact and measures as coronavirus spreads throughout Catalonia
Spike in cases totaling 101, with three deaths, as three Barcelona councilors and over a hundred health workers are confined and a nursery school is closed temporarily
March 9, 2020 06:25 PM
Former King of Spain under fire over fraud and harassment allegations
Juan Carlos I accused of receiving €100m from Saudi Arabia and of threatening ex-lover, but Spanish government rules out investigation
March 9, 2020 05:35 PM
Second and third coronavirus fatalities in Catalonia
23 new cases have been confirmed, including two infants
March 9, 2020 05:08 PM
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