Government orders closure of certain public spaces
Bars, restaurants, cafes, gaming houses, gyms, ski resorts, nightclubs, and all commercial areas that are not dedicated to selling food and healthcare supplies included in measure
coronavirus
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
How will Trump's 30-day European travel ban affect US citizens in Catalonia?
If you're planning to head back home, check out our guide to what we know so far
190 new coronavirus cases in Catalonia bringing figure to over 500
35 in serious condition, with death toll staying at 6
Jailed Catalan pro-independence leader in coronavirus isolation
Jordi Sànchez quarantined in prison infirmary while waiting for results of covid-19 test he took on Thursday
Museums, libraries, zoo, funfairs, and cinemas close due to coronavirus
More activity temporarily ceases in Catalonia, including evictions and hearings, while Celler de Can Roca restaurant shuts until April and Nissan halts production
What exceptional powers does a state of alarm give the Spanish government?
Measures allowed include limiting movement, temporarily taking over industry, or limiting the use of services, among others
Spain in state of alarm due to coronavirus from Saturday
Pedro Sánchez announces the measure after the rate of infected in Spain continues to grow exponentially
Coronavirus leads to 20% drop in passengers at Barcelona Airport
Fall in first week in March is first time in years that Barcelona-El Prat has seen a decrease in numbers
‘Cuarentena Fest’ online streaming music festival arises out of difficult times
Local artists set up new initiative to keep spirits up with thousands in Catalonia and Spain in isolation
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
Strict controls to enter and leave Igualada on first day of lockdown due to coronavirus
Only medical professionals and carriers delivering food or basic goods allowed in while situation at hospital "desperate"
Four Catalan towns in lockdown due to coronavirus
From midnight on Thursday no one allowed to enter or leave towns of Igualada, Vilanova del Camí, Santa Margarida de Montbui and Òdena
Four Catalan towns in lockdown due to coronavirus
From midnight on Thursday no one allowed to enter or leave towns of Igualada, Vilanova del Camí, Santa Margarida de Montbui and Òdena