catalonia covid-19

518 people lost their lives due to the pandemic in Catalonia, a figure only comparable to summer 2020

The level increased in the majority of regions in 2020 as a result of the pandemic

Barcelona's Hospital del Mar says 30% of those hospitalized for coronavirus end up in intensive care - before the UK strain this figure was 20%

Director of health emergencies center says so far rollout is ahead of Spanish president’s estimations from start of April

Catalan government plans to ease mobility restrictions starting next Monday

"The measure has been effective, but it’s taken an emotional toll on people," says Catalan government

Beach towns, ski resorts and theaters face wave of cancelations after government reintroduces measures from Friday

Measures in force over Easter include permission to travel across Catalonia with same bubble, 10 pm curfew and bars not offering on-site dinners

Both Catalan and Spanish governments both claim suspected coronavirus cases are counted but figures do not match

Over 70% of furloughed workers to receive Catalan government assistance

After having to cancel entire 2020 line-up due to Covid-19, festival returns this year with new “Colosseum Nights” concerts planned

Alba Vergés says pandemic is at "fragile moment" but suggests restrictions at Easter could be loosened like Christmas

Only extra-curricular activities and children's leisure activities are loosened, while curfew, restrictions for bars, restaurants and shops remain the same

Polemic around management of the pandemic center of the discussion

Josep Maria Argimon says "more drastic" measures would be needed if British variant spreads