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51 Covid deaths in biggest spike since spring as outbreak risk sees all-time high
Another 2,855 cases diagnosed via PCR or antigen tests as transmission rate declines slightly
Catalonia pledges 50% rent reduction for businesses closed in anti-Covid push
Government promises relief aid for bars and other establishments
Catalonia orders 24/7 stores to close at night as coronavirus cases surpass 200,000 mark
New infections skyrocket to 3,383 on Monday in biggest daily surge since beginning of the pandemic
Catalonia records highest daily rise in Covid-19 cases of the second wave
A further 2,759 cases were confirmed on Sunday, bringing weekly total higher than any period of first wave
One month after reopening, how are schools dealing with pandemic?
1 in 5 schools have had a confirmed case of Covid-19 as debate continues over best course of action
'We want to work': 1,000 business owners protest against restaurant closures
Industry bodies and employers' associations demand government aid at Barcelona demonstration
Reduced activity while locals lament closure of bars in Barcelona
Various establishments closed entirely, others open for takeaway, while some used opportunity to deep clean premises
All new Covid-19 measures confirmed after judges ratify restrictions
Bars shut for two weeks while capacities reduced in shops, gyms, and at cultural events
Confusion as Catalonia moves to close bars on Friday despite lacking judicial approval
Government says new coronavirus restrictions will be enforced putting on hold issues concerning "fundamental rights"
Pressure in hospitals rises across Catalonia due to recent surge in Covid-19 cases
Increases vary across the territory, where some medical centers are nearing a situation of “saturation”
Distribution of 500,000 Covid-19 rapid tests to begin on Friday
Public health secretary unsure whether new measures will only last two weeks
Family doctors postpone strike to face second wave of Covid-19
Trade union is "putting caring for people's health ahead of medical staffs’ working conditions"
80th anniversary of Catalan president’s execution at hands of Francoist regime
Lluís Companys, defender of the Spanish Second Republic, honored with Stolpersteine stone
Protest in Barcelona marks aniversary of Catalan leaders' sentencing
Pro-independence CDR groups call demonstration in Plaça Urquinaona
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