Vice president Pere Aragonès tests positive for covid-19
Jailed independence leader Josep Rull is in isolation in Lledoners prison as a possible coronavirus patient
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Jailed independence leader Josep Rull is in isolation in Lledoners prison as a possible coronavirus patient
Spain’s interior ministry issues order to guarantee “concerted action” of all bodies under their orders
Catalan chief urges for complete self-isolation and calls for improved economic measures after regional presidents’ meeting
Health minister Alba Vergés announces that first results will be out in three weeks
Only establishments selling basic needs - food, healthcare, hygiene products - are permitted to open
Health minister emphasises importance of “getting ahead of what is happening in Madrid and Italy"
Officials underline importance of reducing mobility in Catalonia
Bars, restaurants, cafes, gaming houses, gyms, ski resorts, nightclubs, and all commercial areas that are not dedicated to selling food and healthcare supplies included in measure
If you're planning to head back home, check out our guide to what we know so far
35 in serious condition, with death toll staying at 6
Jordi Sànchez quarantined in prison infirmary while waiting for results of covid-19 test he took on Thursday
More activity temporarily ceases in Catalonia, including evictions and hearings, while Celler de Can Roca restaurant shuts until April and Nissan halts production
Pedro Sánchez announces the measure after the rate of infected in Spain continues to grow exponentially
Only medical professionals and carriers delivering food or basic goods allowed in while situation at hospital "desperate"
Government measure to fight coronavirus will be in place at least until March 27
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