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State of alarm to be extended
The state of alarm extension needs the backing of Congress.
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State of alarm may be extended by two weeks
Prime Minister Sánchez will make an announcement on Saturday.
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Are the coronavirus restrictions being relaxed?
Will the coronavirus restrictions in Spain be relaxed soon?
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Google shows global mobility in real time
A Statistical Report published by Google on Friday shows how the coronavirus crisis is affecting global mobility.
Entertainment
Majorcan Walt Disney Exhibition postponed
Majorcan Walt Disney Exhibition postponed until September because of coronavirus crisis.
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Spain's coronavirus death toll tops 10,000 after another record daily toll
Over 6,000 people were in intensive care, the data showed.
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As Spain battles virus, medics' unions hit out
“Italy was 10 days ahead of us, which should have allowed us to see where things could be heading.”
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Rolex Gang thieves deported for stealing a watch
Two members of the so-called Rolex gang have been sentenced to three years and nine months in prison
State of emergency
Feeding Spain's 'hero' medics for free, caterers and couriers team up
With Spain’s bars and restaurants all closed to customers due to the lockdown, Food4Heroes has drawn support from many famous brands.
Gender violence
Calls to Spain's gender violence helpline rise sharply during lockdown
Spain is among the countries worst affected by the pandemic, with 9,053 deaths as of Wednesday.
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Spain reports more than 100,000 coronavirus cases, new daily death toll record
Overall fatalities caused by the disease rose to 9,053.
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Spanish government announces further social and economic measures
Mortgages, evictions, utilities, the self-employed ...
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Would total confinement conquer coronavirus?
Would total confinement across Spain wipe out coronavirus?
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Spain registers overnight death toll of 849, highest so far
The death toll rose to 8,189 on Tuesday.
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Spanish coronavirus cases overtake China
An overnight death toll of 812 people brought total fatalities in Spain to 7,340.
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Spain's health emergency chief Fernando Simon has coronavirus
The trend in daily infections had changed since the introduction of lockdown measures.
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"Irresponsible and Selfish"
New York Times calls former Spanish Prime Minister irresponsible and selfish.
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Cabinet approves suspension of non-essential work
"Containment measures are reducing the transmission of the virus, but we have to go one step further."
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Virtual concert raises funds for health equipment
Rafael Nadal, Sergio Ramos, David Bisbal were among those who took part.
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Sánchez: All non-essential work to stop
A system of "recoverable paid leave" will be applied; the latest measure takes effect from Monday and lasts until 9 April (inclusive).
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Coronavirus Global Roundup
Nearly 600,000 people worldwide have tested positive for coronavirus.
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British Secretary for Health tests positive for Covid-19
He will continue to work from home in self isolation.
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Spain reports 769 new coronavirus deaths but says daily rise stabilizing
The number of people infected in the country rose overnight to 64,059 from 56,188 on Thursday.
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British Prime Minister tests positive for coronavirus
" I will continue to lead the government’s response via video-conference as we fight this virus."
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Russian planes to bring medical supplies from China
The Government charters Russian cargo planes to bring medical supplies from China.
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Every cloud has a silver lining
New map shows how many patients have survived coronavirus in Spain.
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655 dead from coronavirus in Spain in 24 hours
Spanish death toll from coronavirus now stands at 4,089.
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Spain's coronavirus death toll surpasses 4,000
The overall number of coronavirus cases soared to 56,188 from 47,610 on Wednesday.
Agriculture
Soller exports soar during Covid-19 lockdown
Soller exports booming during coronavirus lockdown.
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Spain extends state of emergency until April 12 as coronavirus crisis worsens
Spain now has the second-highest number of deaths globally after Italy’s 6,820.
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Spain's Deputy PM Carmen Calvo tests positive for coronavirus
One more test was performed because the last one proved inconclusive.
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Spain asks NATO for coronavirus testing kits, ventilators, protective gear
Spain made the request to NATO which would pass it on to the member states’ armies.
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Spain overtakes China as coronavirus death toll soars
In the last 24 hours, 738 people have died from Covid-19 in Spain.
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British Royal tests positive for coronavirus
Prince Charles tests positive for Covid-19.
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UK under coronavirus lockdown from midnight on Monday
UK introduces tough new coronavirus regulations.
Economy
Coronavirus crisis slows down Spain's economy 'significantly'
The government will on Tuesday release details of credit lines and guarantees available to companies hit by cash flow disruptions.
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Health workers hard hit as Spain's coronavirus cases rise
Two other ministers and the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez have also tested positive for the coronavirus over the past weeks.
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