Heavy rain in northeastern Catalonia elevates risk of flooding
Civil Protection calls for caution near rivers and streams and foresees strong winds
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Confirmed Covid-19 cases in Spain pass 200,000 mark
Some 399 people died due to the disease in the previous 24 hours, the lowest number since March 22
Pharmacies begin handing out face masks for all residents
Distribution halted as IT system down after chemists give out 100,000 units in one hour
Prosecutor investigating handling of Covid-19 in seven Catalan care homes
Some 38 centers for elderly residents around Spain under investigation with possiblity of more being added next week
Catalan government elaborates on plan to allow children out under certain conditions
Ministers explain scheme that must be greenlighted by Spain to come into effect
Chinese community plays key role in health material supply
Business links enable rapid chartering of flights carrying PPE from China to Catalonia
Catalonia prompts debate over Spain's official Covid-19 death toll
Other regions also question Spanish government numbers
Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations pass peaks, says Catalan health department
Minister warns that rate of new coronavirus cases remains "high," as does risk of further outbreaks
Incinerator burns coronavirus-infected hospital equipment
650 tons of personal protective equipment including masks, gowns, and hats destroyed
Catalan government aims to let children leave homes in ten days time
Authorities are working on measures to ease confinement restrictions if new Covid-19 cases continue decreasing
Population of Catalans living abroad increases 4.6% in 2019
Biggest increases were seen in France and the United Kingdom
WHO says Covid-19 pandemic in Spain 'definitely slowing down'
Senior Advisor surprised at "rapid outbreak" but claims there are reasons to be hopeful
Change in Covid-19 counting method sees surge in case and death data
Deaths provided by funeral homes are now being counted in the overall numbers
School year not to go beyond June
Catalan education department begins distributing devices to 52,000 homes so that all children can do classes online
Extension of state of alarm and lockdown once again likely
Spain's president to address congress next Wednesday, as top Catalan scientist asks for exceptional measures to last until May 10
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