Preventive measures so far against coronavirus in Catalonia, Barcelona and Spain
Authorities begin introducing restrictions on large gatherings, activities for senior citizens, and travel bans as number of infections continue to rise
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156 cases of coronavirus in Catalonia, according to Spanish government
Spain surpasses 2,100 diagnoses, half of which in Madrid
Catalonia bans events of over 1,000 people in efforts to control coronavirus
Country moves to "alert" phase with authorities also insisting that all sports events be held behind closed doors
Spain brings in measures to contain coronavirus
Ban on direct flights from Italy, full sick pay for infected or confined workers, and sports events behind closed doors aim to limit spread of disease
125 cases of coronavirus in Catalonia
18 in Catalonia in a serious condition, while overall cases in whole of Spain cases number 1,622
All professional sports events in Spain to be played behind closed doors
FC Barcelona La Liga and Champions League games and basketball matches among those affected by Spanish health ministry measure
124 cases of coronavirus in Catalonia
Latest figures are from Spanish Health Department, in whole of Spain cases number 1,622
Spain bans all incoming flights from Italy from tomorrow
Meanwhile Spanish Congress suspends events after first MP infected
Head of doctors' association urges 'responsibility' in containing coronavirus
CoMB president calls for "minimizing" impact of outbreak and warns of overwhelming "stretched" Catalan health service
FC Barcelona vs Napoli to be played behind closed doors
Catalan government and football club agreed the measure for the Champions League game due to take place on March 18
Impact and measures as coronavirus spreads throughout Catalonia
Spike in cases totaling 101, with three deaths, as three Barcelona councilors and over a hundred health workers are confined and a nursery school is closed temporarily
Second and third coronavirus fatalities in Catalonia
23 new cases have been confirmed, including two infants
29 new cases of coronavirus bring total in Catalonia to 78
Five patients are in a serious condition
Barcelona marathon postponed due to coronavirus
October 25 the new date for the run originally scheduled for next Sunday
87-year-old woman is first coronavirus fatality in Catalonia
There are now a total of 46 cases, 2 in a serious condition