Catalan researchers help identify drug that blocks effects of virus that causes covid-19
Part of an international study, IBEC scientists used bioengineering to decipher how SARS-CoV2 interacts with human cells
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First 12-tonne batch of medical supplies arrives in Barcelona from China
Mayor calls delivery "good news" at a difficult time for city and said equipment will be distributed immediately to employees providing essential services
Uncertainty reigns among Catalonia's vehicle repair shops
With only 30% of workshops open to service essential vehicles, associations in the sector demand clear and more effective government measures
President foresees extension of lockdown and 'long' economic and social crisis
Torra asks for help from Spanish army and doctors outside Catalonia to come and do "useful and humanitarian work"
Spain reaches 10,000 covid-19 deaths
Record number of deaths from coronavirus in a single day in Spain as cases surge to 110,000
Coronavirus crisis shines spotlight on elderly care homes
362 senior residents have died due to covid-19 so far as management of caring for older generation tests Catalan authorities
What benefits have been put in place to mitigate Covid-19's economic blow?
Check out Catalan News' guide to both Catalan and Spanish measures for those in need during these trying times
What benefits have been put in place to mitigate the economic blow of Covid-19?
Check out Catalan News' guide to both Catalan and Spanish measures for those in need during these trying times
Confirmed coronavirus cases in Spain pass 100,000 mark
Spanish authorities report 864 fatalities due to covid-19 in past 24 hours, taking total death toll to more than 9,000
Catalonia's newsstands keep on opening through the health crisis
Considered an essential service, 85% of news vendors are open, although sales have dropped by half due to the coronavirus restrictions
Home-care start-ups see demand double due to coronavirus
Companies providing carers to people's homes expect to exceed their growth forecasts for 2020 in first quarter alone
Catalan government provides €80m to fight coronavirus
Authorities aim to make public transport free during crisis and will ask Madrid to remove toll charges on motorways
Psychological support for medical staff during public health crisis
Social distancing heightens general public's anxiety, especially when friends or family members fall ill
No hot meals, showers or toilets for Catalonia's truckers
Transport sector is "indignant" that some highway rest stops are not complying with orders to provide drivers with "essential services"
Prisons consider letting inmates with leave entitlements spend confinement at home
Spanish Supreme Court says allowing jailed independence leaders out could be 'breach of official duty' and they would investigate officials