Family of Covid-19 victims demand ‘urgent’ audit on pandemic management
Platform estimates that there are a thousand ongoing complaints about deaths in nursing homes
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Public drinking ban extended 15 days further
Fines of up to €15,000 in place for those who do not comply
Health department aims to lower the transmission curve after virus spread stabilizes
Mass coronavirus testing to be performed in two Barcelona neighbourhoods
Red Cross sees young volunteer numbers triple during pandemic
Over 1,200 people under the age of 25 have joined the organization since March
Barcelona allocates €640,000 to international humanitarian aid projects
Initiatives will benefit 160,000 people in places such as Gaza Strip, Lebanon, Colombia, and Senegal
Health ministry wants to reopen bar and restaurant interiors in Segrià
Lleida and some surrounding towns have been under stricter lockdown measures for the past few weeks following outbreaks
July marks new high point for Catalan News page views
Unique users up 3% on previous record in March
Covid-19 outbreak risk increases and remains very high as transmission rate grows slightly
758 more PCR-confirmed positives and 10 deaths recorded on August 4
Mass testing can cut transmission chains says health minister
Sabadell, Terrassa, Ripollet and Granollers will see widespread screening after rise in cases
Unemployment in Catalonia falls for first time since March, down 3.23%
Unions warn many new jobs are precarious and could disappear again by September
Catalonia surpasses 100,000 coronavirus cases
With 26,000 new infections, July sees a 550% one-month surge
Lleida closes 15 streets to allow bars and restaurants expand outdoor seating
Businesses and residents call for the measure to be extended all year to reduce traffic and expand pedestrian space
Talks between Nissan and workers break down without agreement
Company gives Tuesday deadline on final offer, but union heads reject and say they will take dispute to court
Bars and restaurants can stay open past midnight but nightclubs must remain closed
Fecasarm business association laments nightlife restrictions upheld
Nightlife and sports sectors hold demonstrations against restrictions
Hundreds protest against nightclubs remaining closed, while others celebrate re-opening of sports centers
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