Unemployment rises 12.17% during April
The entirety of the month was spent in lockdown due to the coronavirus
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Significant drop in daily Covid-19 cases and deaths in Catalonia and Spain
143 more diagnoses on Sunday, lowest figure since March 12
Face masks distributed as they become obligatory on public transport
Spanish government begins to give out 2.36 million masks in Catalonia
What will I be able to do from Monday?
Phase 0 of de-escalation of lockdown measures will see some business partially opening under conditions
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
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
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