A quarter of Catalans have at least one dose of Covid-19 vaccine
10% now fully immunized as rollout targets 60 to 69 and 70 to 79 age groups
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Government not to introduce new legal framework to pass restrictions beyond May 9
Cabinet had considered strengthening legislation to avoid judicial blocks to potential new Covid-19 measures
April marks month with lowest number of Covid-19 deaths since September
518 people lost their lives due to the pandemic in Catalonia, a figure only comparable to summer 2020
Government suggests curfew will be lifted on May 9
Spokesperson Meritxell Budó says 'no additional measures' will be needed after state of alarm if pandemic continues like now
PortAventura World and Tibidabo amusement parks to reopen on May 15
Investments of over €5 million on infrastructure to ensure Covid safety for visitors
Government to allow bars and restaurants to serve on-site in evenings again from May 10
Measure affects both indoor and outdoor establishments as theme parks set to reopen
Youth unemployment rate in Catalonia is double EU average
The level increased in the majority of regions in 2020 as a result of the pandemic
Covid-19 patients in intensive care are younger and becoming sicker faster
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%
Spain believes 70% of population could be vaccinated by July
Director of health emergencies center says so far rollout is ahead of Spanish president’s estimations from start of April
Gaudí's La Pedrera setting for new digital edition of 080 Barcelona Fashion Show
Running from April 26 to April 29, the annual event features 22 designers from Catalonia and the world
Barcelona vies for hosting future EU health emergency authority
City council and Catalan government seek support from Spanish cabinet to back bid
Spanish government considering allowing fans into stadiums for final games of season
The weekend of May 9 is heralded as a possible return date for both professional football and basketball competitions
Pregnant women with Covid-19 are 50% more likely to suffer complications
Barcelona's Vall d'Hebron Hospital participates in 18-country INTERCOVID study
Free travel within Catalonia restored as part of broader reopening
The county lockdown has been lifted, capacity caps for sports and religious events relaxed, and social bubble limits eased
Catalonia celebrates Sant Jordi - live updates
Festival of books and roses, held amid Covid safety measures, offers glimpse of pre-pandemic joy