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Covid-19 outbreak risk increases and remains very high as transmission rate grows slightly
758 more PCR-confirmed positives and 10 deaths recorded on August 4
Mass testing can cut transmission chains says health minister
Sabadell, Terrassa, Ripollet and Granollers will see widespread screening after rise in cases
Unemployment in Catalonia falls for first time since March, down 3.23%
Unions warn many new jobs are precarious and could disappear again by September
Catalonia surpasses 100,000 coronavirus cases
With 26,000 new infections, July sees a 550% one-month surge
Lleida closes 15 streets to allow bars and restaurants expand outdoor seating
Businesses and residents call for the measure to be extended all year to reduce traffic and expand pedestrian space
Talks between Nissan and workers break down without agreement
Company gives Tuesday deadline on final offer, but union heads reject and say they will take dispute to court
Bars and restaurants can stay open past midnight but nightclubs must remain closed
Fecasarm business association laments nightlife restrictions upheld
Nightlife and sports sectors hold demonstrations against restrictions
Hundreds protest against nightclubs remaining closed, while others celebrate re-opening of sports centers
Confinement measures lifted in seven Segrià county towns
Travel restrictions no longer in place while bars, restaurants, and shops can now open at 50% capacity
Cinemas, gyms, and sports centers allowed to re-open
Some restrictions loosened in the Catalan capital, but nightclubs won’t be allowed to open their doors again
Two-week ban on drinking alcohol in public places comes into force
Failure to comply with measure carries fine of up to €15,000
Health minister opens door to loosening lockdown measures in Lleida
Vergés says situation is “much more controlled” than before yet still “remains complicated”
Public drinking banned across Catalonia
Fines of up to €15,000 set for those who do not comply with new rules
Schools to open in September if pandemic situation remains as it is today
94.5% of students pass university entrance exams with five students earning near-perfect grades
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