One month in lockdown: how it unfolded in Catalonia
Thousands of lives are lost, hundreds of thousands out of work, while the world is confined to their homes
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Current affairs and social issues
Coronavirus lockdown can worsen instances of gender-based violence, says women’s group
Being forced into confinement with an abuser could lead to more victims seeking out help
One month on from the closure of schools with many questions left unresolved
University entrance exams have been pushed back but authorities insist the academic year is not yet finished
Spain extends land border controls with France and Portugal until April 25
The measure may be extended longer "if necessary" according to the Spanish government
Pharmacies will have 14 million masks to distribute among Catalan residents
Masks to be available on April 20 while Spanish authorities also commit to handing them out at public transport stops
Pressure on government over elderly care homes continues
Minister admits they were "not prepared" and Barcelona mayor calls for urgent action
Spain surpasses 15,000 Covid-19 deaths
Slight decrease in growth of fatalities and new cases compared to Wednesday, with daily fatalities in Catalonia lowest since March 23
Spain eyes April 26 as date to begin to return to ‘normal,’ with controls
Despite announcement, deaths and new coronavirus cases have increased the last two days
Field hospital in Guttmann Institute ready for first coronavirus patients
Private foundation is hosting temporary facility with 71 beds for mild covid-19 cases from Badalona's 'Can Ruti' hospital
Mass testing of population for coronavirus to be launched
Government puts forward program to carry out 170,000 covid-19 tests over six weeks in Catalonia
Rate of growth of coronavirus cases and deaths slowing down in Catalonia and Spain
Effects of home confinement measures as part of the state of alarm are beginning to appear in statistics
Catalan government backs down and lifts ban on visiting allotments
Authorities allow individuals to leave home to gather home-grown produce after thousands sign food sovereignty petition
First day of special confinement measures lifted in Igualada and surrounding areas
Normality is slowly returning to the town and the care capacity in the hospitals is increasing
Spain to extend state of alarm until April 26
Two-week prolongation expected to be confirmed by Congress vote, but "total stoppage" won’t go on beyond Easter
More than 1,200 healthcare professionals join Catalan health service
Catalan government also asks Spanish authorities to hire Chinese medics and recognise Cuban doctors' qualifications
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