Strict controls to enter and leave Igualada on first day of lockdown due to coronavirus
Only medical professionals and carriers delivering food or basic goods allowed in while situation at hospital "desperate"
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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
From midnight on Thursday no one allowed to enter or leave towns of Igualada, Vilanova del Camí, Santa Margarida de Montbui and Òdena
Authorities add new restrictions such as closing schools and suspending plenary sessions, with financial aid provided to affected sectors
49 medical professionals diagnosed and another 400 in isolation as precautionary measure
1.8 million students and 100,000 teachers affected by decision taken to avoid spread of coronavirus
Government enters 'emergency 1 phase' for first time ever, €1 billion finance credit offered to help companies
First day of school closures after 49 people at hospital test positive
One person is confirmed to have died of covid-19 while two other deaths are being investigated
Spain surpasses 2,100 diagnoses, half of which in Madrid
Authorities begin introducing restrictions on large gatherings, activities for senior citizens, and travel bans as number of infections continue to rise
Mayor Ada Colau announces temporary closure of city's 58 senior citizens centers
Explosion that left 19 injured occurred in Montsolís de la Verneda industrial estate
Country moves to "alert" phase with authorities also insisting that all sports events be held behind closed doors
A new study also reveals a third patient to be in long-term remission from the virus
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