Lleida receives personal protective equipment donated by Chinese city of Hefei
The 189 boxes with face masks, gloves and gowns were shipped from Shanghai on Friday
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Walkers and joggers flock to streets but without major crowds
Set time slots help age groups be distributed throughout the day, as public mostly respect safety distances
Swedish man missing in Barcelona for two weeks
33-year-old left home in the middle of the night without phone, cards, or ID, with the police still looking for him
Physical activity and walks for the whole population after 7 weeks of lockdown
Time slots per age range and activity set by Spain after requests of Catalonia and other territories
What time will I be allowed leave the house from Saturday?
The Spanish government have announced new lockdown measures letting people go for walks at set times
70 Barcelona parks to open, but not the beaches
Ahead of the return of citizens to the streets, the city prepares to offer new pedestrianized spaces to enjoy
Set time slots for when people can leave the house
Adults will be allowed go for walks and practice sport from May 2
Costa Brava town sends 50,000 free face masks to residents
Mayor of Sant Feliu de Guíxols criticizes administrations for not making the wearing of masks in enclosed public spaces compulsory
Seasonal fruit pickers adhere to Covid-19 safety recommendations
Protocol to include temperature taking twice a day
School lessons to return in September
Spanish government says that schools may host some activities before the next academic year, during phase 2 of lockdown exit
Over half a million laid-off people may lack 'recognized unemployment,' says Catalan government
Labor minister defends €200 payout after union criticism that measure shows "ignorance" of economic reality in Catalonia
Man arrested after deaths of at least 3 homeless people in Barcelona
Catalan police investigating homicides during lockdown in district of Eixample
Unemployment rises in first quarter of 2020 to 10.66%
Number of people without work up by 5,800 to a total of 411,600
Catalan government to offer €200 grant to workers hit by health crisis
Emergency payment aimed at people who have lost at least 30% of income can be applied for next week
Some Catalan beaches reopen for children – but each town decides
Barcelona may also grant access to shore soon "depending on how the next days unfold"
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