Spanish government cools on idea of French border closure
Tourism minister says situation of outbreaks in Catalonia is 'improving'
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Further lockdown ruled out for now but nightlife restrictions considered
Health department plans to increase daily PCR tests from 8,000 to 30,000
Lleida mayor says 'key' week ahead as growth in new coronavirus cases slows
Cases up 20.4% on last Tuesday, lowest increase in a week
Barcelona reduces beach capacity by 15% to lower risk of infection
Council decides against bigger reduction in order to prevent "exodus" to out-of-town beaches
Guide to what you should, must and can't do after latest Covid-19 outbreaks
New measures are applicable to 3.04 million people, including Barcelona's metropolitan area, part of the Lleida region and two towns in the north-east of Catalonia
Catalonia imposes new restrictions in 'last chance' to avoid total lockdown
Measures in Barcelona metro area and other regions for 15 days from Saturday at 9 am
Covid-19 measures extended to Figueres, Vilafant, and Sant Feliu de Llobregat
Similar restrictions already in place in Barcelona and other areas
Under threat of eviction in Europe's most densely populated city, fear of a new lockdown
Anxiety over further restrictions are compounded by poor housing conditions in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat
Authorities propose extending Covid-19 measures to Figueres, Vilafant, and Sant Feliu de Llobregat
Judicial approval pending for application of restrictions already in place in Barcelona and other areas
Court strikes down Covid restrictions in seven Noguera county and five Segrià county towns
Authorities exclude municipalities from resolution published in official gazette
Covid-19 cases in Catalonia up by more than 1,000 in 24 hours
Funeral homes report four more coronavirus deaths bringing the total to 12,631
Barcelona mayor rules out 'confinement' but considers 'containment measures'
Health department declines city council offer of 50 staff to help with contact tracing
938 Covid-19 cases is Catalonia's highest daily rise in almost two months
Barcelona and southern metropolitan area record 246 cases each, 199 in Lleida
Outings for elderly care home residents banned from Thursday
Only trips over 3 weeks will be permitted, with PCR tests and 10-day quarantine required upon return
Courts greenlight new lockdown measures, with some exceptions
Segrià county restrictions do not apply to Massalcoreig while L'Hospitalet gatherings not banned
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