covid-19 measures

British variant detected in schools and nursing homes, accounts for 40% of total new infections

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

Coronavirus infection rates continue to fall but numbers in hospital and ICU still concern authorities 

Vote will take place, but logistics in question as campaign progresses with candidates struggling to confirm potential government coalitions

As health experts believe the peak of the third wave is near, restrictions on mobility and businesses will last even longer

Government tightens restrictions as coronavirus cases soar ahead of Christmas holidays

Health authorities plan to decide not moving to phase 2 next Monday as planned

Catalonia will be in the third of the four-stage restriction de-escalation plan by December 25

Health ministry advocates re-opening sectors slowly despite high ICU occupancy

As Catalonia surpasses 300,000 cases, authorities pay close attention to the transmission rate, the number of ICU patients, and daily diagnoses

Government considers restricting religious events to 100 people but says current state of alarm does not allow ban on places of worship 

The Civil Protection body has already approved the measure aimed at curbing the spread of Covid-19

Vice president Pere Aragonès considers it “essential” that businesses be given financial break in letter to Spanish president

Various establishments closed entirely, others open for takeaway, while some used opportunity to deep clean premises

Bars shut for two weeks while capacities reduced in shops, gyms, and at cultural events