Catalan government elaborates on plan to allow children out under specific conditions
Ministers explain scheme that must be greenlighted by Spain to come into effect
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Society
Chinese community plays key role in health material supply
Business links enable rapid chartering of flights carrying PPE from China to Catalonia
Society
Catalonia prompts debate over Spain's official Covid-19 death toll
Other regions also question Spanish government numbers
Society
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
Society
Incinerator burns coronavirus-infected hospital equipment
650 tons of personal protective equipment including masks, gowns, and hats destroyed
Catalan government aims to let children leave homes within ten days
Business
Retail sector losing over €500m a week due to coronavirus shutdown
Catalan business minister calls for more help for stores, 60% of which have had to close because of health crisis
Business
‘Covid-19 free’ certifications planned by tourism agency
Catalan tourism board director believes association with Spain is damaging for handling of coronavirus crisis
Tech & Science
Algorithm aims to detect Covid-19 cases with app that records coughing
Barcelona hospital part of MIT study led by Catalan researcher to develop free diagnostic tool to help with return to normal life
Politics
Torra hails Germany’s decentralized model in dealing with Covid-19 as opposed to Spain
Society
WHO says Covid-19 pandemic in Spain 'definitely slowing down'
Society
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
Tech & Science
Home of FC Barcelona hosts Covid-19 clinical trial
Business
Temporary layoffs, long-term unemployment, falling GDP: economic impact of Covid-19
The coronavirus hit is being felt beyond the health services, with the economy hugely affected and many without work
Society
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