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"The virus can come back and impact us in a second wave," says Pedro Sánchez

2.5-square meter interpersonal safety area set, but no capacity percentages in establishments

Original date of measure was July 1, which is maintained for Portugal

Medical professionals describe their experiences as pandemic evolves

Congress greenlights plan by president Pedro Sánchez to prolong emergency lockdown measures

Catalan government will be in charge during lockdown easing Phase 3 and will be able to decide when “new normality” begins

Pro-independence party strikes deal with Spanish government in exchange for greater authority in Phase 3

Authorities say this prolongation of emergency measures will be the last one 

Catalan president wants powers over key services such as healthcare to be returned to regional governments

Prolongation passes after initial uncertainty when pro-independence parties said they would vote No

Pedro Sánchez defends a centralized authority to avoid “disorder and division” as Basque nationalists and Ciudadanos give key support

Many sunbathers weren’t prevented from laying on sand as some restrictions eased

Head of Catalan government calls for €4bn to tackle crisis and rules out calling elections for now

Rules vary regarding bar and restaurant terraces, hotels, and socialising in small groups

Pedro Sánchez says regional governments will "regain their full decision-making capacity"