80-person lunch led to coronavirus outbreak in Igualada
Authorities reveal origin of infections in town sealed off in Central Catalonia that have caused 24 covid-19 deaths so far
March 20, 2020 01:26 PM
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Walking the goat not an excuse for leaving the house, say police
Some 3,000 charged in Barcelona for unjustified breaking of confinement, while authorities prepare to stop people going to second homes
March 20, 2020 12:50 PM
Two arrested as car drives through Barcelona airport Terminal 1 building
Police rule out terrorism as motive for incident after reports said one detainee made "Islamist" proclamation
March 20, 2020 10:55 AM
Police close Barcelona migrant detention center due to coronavirus border closures
Center empty after authorities were unable to repatriate detainees
March 19, 2020 09:47 PM
Rural officers escort quarantined locals to look after livestock
Dozens of people in area around Igualada under coronavirus restrictions need to be accompanied to feed their animals
March 19, 2020 06:05 PM
How the health department’s new app to monitor coronavirus symptoms works
New application, Stop Covid-19 Cat, aimed at ensuring hospital beds available to those who most need them
March 19, 2020 01:44 PM
Universities bypassing coronavirus through online teaching
Some professors around Catalonia are turning to the internet to stay in touch with their students
March 19, 2020 12:52 PM
UK advises British travelers to return from Spain by March 24
Foreign office statement says Spanish government will close all hotels next Tuesday as part of emergency measures against coronavirus
March 18, 2020 08:29 PM
The challenge of Catalan families surviving confinement at home
As the state of alarm due to the health crisis goes on, some parents and children are turning to structure and discipline to get through the day
March 18, 2020 02:20 PM
Dramatic drop in public transport use as people stay at home
Traffic levels also down significantly as is overall energy use across Catalonia
March 18, 2020 12:53 PM
23 coronavirus deaths in Catalonia in last 24 hours
Number of fatalities more than doubles in a single day bringing total to 41
March 17, 2020 08:21 PM
University entrance exams postponed due to coronavirus crisis
No new dates for tests have been set yet, while pre-enrollment for schools also suspended
March 17, 2020 07:38 PM
Barcelona metro quiet at rush hour on second working day of state of alarm
Police are tackling people and establishments ignoring restrictions
March 17, 2020 01:37 PM
First day of land border controls to fight coronavirus
Few incidents were reported at Catalonia's northern border, as entry is restricted to Spanish nationals, residents, and goods
March 17, 2020 01:11 PM
Catalan health minister warns of 'tough' week as covid-19 cases set to rise
Government expects quick coronavirus test to be available soon and will launch app for people with coronavirus symptoms
March 17, 2020 12:50 PM
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