How the health department’s new app to monitor coronavirus symptoms works
New application, Stop Covid-19 Cat, aimed at ensuring hospital beds available to those who most need them
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Universities bypassing coronavirus through online teaching
Some professors around Catalonia are turning to the internet to stay in touch with their students
UK advises British travelers to return from Spain by March 24
Foreign office statement says Spanish government will close all hotels next Tuesday as part of emergency measures against coronavirus
The challenge of Catalan families surviving confinement at home
As the state of alarm due to the health crisis goes on, some parents and children are turning to structure and discipline to get through the day
Dramatic drop in public transport use as people stay at home
Traffic levels also down significantly as is overall energy use across Catalonia
23 coronavirus deaths in Catalonia in last 24 hours
Number of fatalities more than doubles in a single day bringing total to 41
University entrance exams postponed due to coronavirus crisis
No new dates for tests have been set yet, while pre-enrollment for schools also suspended
Barcelona metro quiet at rush hour on second working day of state of alarm
Police are tackling people and establishments ignoring restrictions
First day of land border controls to fight coronavirus
Few incidents were reported at Catalonia's northern border, as entry is restricted to Spanish nationals, residents, and goods
Catalan health minister warns of 'tough' week as covid-19 cases set to rise
Government expects quick coronavirus test to be available soon and will launch app for people with coronavirus symptoms
Catalonia begins first full week under state of alarm at half speed
Traffic in Barcelona area fell by 40% on Monday morning, with queues forming outside some shops
New emergency measures in health, transport and defense in force in whole of Spain
Private health centers to open publicly, while military will support police in ensuring home confinement
Spanish king rejects father’s inheritance, removes him from royal family payroll
Move comes after harassment claims against former king Juan Carlos and that he received €100m from Saudi Arabia
Vice president Pere Aragonès tests positive for covid-19
Jailed independence leader Josep Rull is in isolation in Lledoners prison as a possible coronavirus patient
Police carry out controls in public spaces to ensure limitation of movement
Spain’s interior ministry issues order to guarantee “concerted action” of all bodies under their orders
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