De-escalation of lockdown by health regions or provinces: what’s the difference?
Catalan officials argue it makes little sense to divide de-escalation process in provinces, and push for health regions alternative
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Catalonia passes first budget in three years
€36bn spending plan approved despite being based on pre-coronavirus economic forecasts
Pressure on government over elderly care homes continues
Minister admits they were "not prepared" and Barcelona mayor calls for urgent action
Catalonia to begin making respirators with 3D printers
Public-private partnership will see production of 50 to 100 such devices instrumental for intensive care units
First clinical trial to treat coronavirus to begin in Catalonia on Monday
Health minister Alba Vergés announces that first results will be out in three weeks
Government urges Spanish collaboration for Catalonia lockdown
President asks Spanish cabinet to block ports and airports and access by train, but will not block roads in and out of Catalonia until Madrid responds
Government announces lockdown on whole of Catalonia
President asks Spanish cabinet for collaboration in blocking ports and airports and access by train, but will not block roads in and out of Catalonia until Madrid responds
Shoppers disregard advice as supermarkets see customer numbers 'double'
Spain's consumption minister warns of "collective hysteria," while Catalan authorities insist supply of basic products is guaranteed