April marks month with lowest number of Covid-19 deaths since September
518 people lost their lives due to the pandemic in Catalonia, a figure only comparable to summer 2020
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Youth unemployment rate in Catalonia is double EU average
The level increased in the majority of regions in 2020 as a result of the pandemic
Covid-19 patients in intensive care are younger and becoming sicker faster
Barcelona's Hospital del Mar says 30% of those hospitalized for coronavirus end up in intensive care - before the UK strain this figure was 20%
Spain believes 70% of population could be vaccinated by July
Director of health emergencies center says so far rollout is ahead of Spanish president’s estimations from start of April
Spain rules out extending state of alarm past May 9
Catalan government plans to ease mobility restrictions starting next Monday
End of night curfew could come before May 9, say health officials
"The measure has been effective, but it’s taken an emotional toll on people," says Catalan government
Complaints from tourism and cultural sectors over new mobility restrictions
Beach towns, ski resorts and theaters face wave of cancelations after government reintroduces measures from Friday
Covid-19 restrictions extended without changes until April 9
Measures in force over Easter include permission to travel across Catalonia with same bubble, 10 pm curfew and bars not offering on-site dinners
11,000 or 21,000 Covid deaths in Catalonia? Confusion over official data continues one year on
Both Catalan and Spanish governments both claim suspected coronavirus cases are counted but figures do not match
Catalonia contributes €94.7 million to aid self-employed
Over 70% of furloughed workers to receive Catalan government assistance
Barcelona live music festival Primavera Sound announces new event for Spring 2021
After having to cancel entire 2020 line-up due to Covid-19, festival returns this year with new “Colosseum Nights” concerts planned
Health minister on rising transmission rate: 'A fourth wave would be dramatic'
Alba Vergés says pandemic is at "fragile moment" but suggests restrictions at Easter could be loosened like Christmas
Most Covid-19 restrictions extended until February 28
Only extra-curricular activities and children's leisure activities are loosened, while curfew, restrictions for bars, restaurants and shops remain the same
First televised debate in Catalan election campaign
Polemic around management of the pandemic center of the discussion
Public health secretary in favor of keeping 'most' Covid restrictions beyond February 7
Josep Maria Argimon says "more drastic" measures would be needed if British variant spreads