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Face masks are now compulsory again in Catalonia's health centres

Face masks are now compulsory again in Catalonia's health centres

Catalan ministry imposes the measure due to the high numbers attending health centres for respiratory viruses

Marta Sánchez Iranzo

Friday, 5 of january of 2024 - 19:00

After February 7th, face masks will no longer be required on Spanish public transport

After February 7th, face masks will no longer be required on Spanish public transport

On February 7th, Spanish cabinet is to approve the end of compulsory face mask wearing for users of trains, buses and taxis

Alba Solé Ingla

Thursday, 26 of january of 2023 - 20:58

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Spain to toughen airport Covid checks due to China's rapid rise in cases

Spain to toughen airport Covid checks due to China's rapid rise in cases

Spanish health minister Carolina Darias calls for coordinated action over possibility of new Covid variants emerging in China

Nura Portella

Friday, 30 of december of 2022 - 15:15

Confirmed: masks must still be worn on planes, trains, buses and ships in Spain

Confirmed: masks must still be worn on planes, trains, buses and ships in Spain

After a confusing statement in Congress, Spanish ministry clarifies that masks are still mandatory on board shared transport

Marta Sánchez Iranzo

Thursday, 25 of august of 2022 - 19:50

Spain ends indoor mask mandates, except for public transport and health centres

Spain ends indoor mask mandates, except for public transport and health centres

In workplaces, it will be up to companies to set guidelines depending on the risk

Anna Solé Sans

Tuesday, 19 of april of 2022 - 22:14

The slow goodbye to masks

The slow goodbye to masks

José Antich

Thursday, 7 of april of 2022 - 17:49

Spain to say goodbye to indoor mask wearing: proposed date, 19th April

Spain to say goodbye to indoor mask wearing: proposed date, 19th April

Catalan health authorities want the Spanish ministry to bring forward the de-masking date

Anna Solé Sans

Wednesday, 6 of april of 2022 - 23:03

Covid in Catalonia | Masks disappear from the streets, nightclubs reopen

Covid in Catalonia | Masks disappear from the streets, nightclubs reopen

First day since Christmas with no outdoor mask mandate in Catalonia, followed by the first night when clubs can reopen

Berto Sagrera

Thursday, 10 of february of 2022 - 21:40

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Final days of compulsory mask-wearing outside in Spain

Final days of compulsory mask-wearing outside in Spain

The Spanish government will drop the requirement to wear masks outside on Thursday 10th February

Alba Solé Ingla

Friday, 4 of february of 2022 - 21:38

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Catalonia to end mass antigen testing in schools next Monday

Catalonia to end mass antigen testing in schools next Monday

CatSalut justifies the change because of the decrease in positivity and incidence in young age groups

Anna Solé Sans

Wednesday, 2 of february of 2022 - 22:14

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Back to the dancefloor: nightlife is to reopen on February 11th in Catalonia

Back to the dancefloor: nightlife is to reopen on February 11th in Catalonia

Catalan government announces the end of all restrictions on nightlife

Núria Casas

Tuesday, 1 of february of 2022 - 19:37

Sixth wave slows down in Catalonia, as Covid passport and restrictions disappear

Sixth wave slows down in Catalonia, as Covid passport and restrictions disappear

Case numbers in omicron wave appear to have peaked, as Catalonia dispenses with need to show Covid passport in restaurants

Nura Portella

Saturday, 29 of january of 2022 - 00:00

Catalonia to lift all its Covid measures except nightlife closure on Friday 28th

Catalonia to lift all its Covid measures except nightlife closure on Friday 28th

Limitations on capacities and hours will end in Catalonia this Friday, with the exception of the nightlife sector

Judit Pellicer

Tuesday, 25 of january of 2022 - 22:40

Curfew is off the menu, but Catalonia's other Covid restrictions continue

Curfew is off the menu, but Catalonia's other Covid restrictions continue

Maximum gathering size of 10, closure of nightlife and other measures will continue until at least January 28th

El Nacional

Friday, 21 of january of 2022 - 22:46

Catalonia is to say 'adeu, bona nit' to its omicron curfew this Friday

Catalonia is to say 'adeu, bona nit' to its omicron curfew this Friday

Night-time lock-down ends on 21st January, but future of other Covid measures is still to be decided

Joel Carrasco Albertus

Monday, 17 of january of 2022 - 21:53

For Spanish schoolchildren, classes can continue until the fifth student is infected

For Spanish schoolchildren, classes can continue until the fifth student is infected

For "sporadic" cases among Spanish children under 12, only the infected class member will have to stay home

Sara Brull i Ortega

Friday, 7 of january of 2022 - 22:29

Catalonia's curfew to continue till January 21st after court backs extension

Catalonia's curfew to continue till January 21st after court backs extension

Nightly curfew and other existing coronavirus restrictions will continue in Catalonia until Friday, January 21st

Mayte Piulachs

Wednesday, 5 of january of 2022 - 20:21

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With peak of omicron wave still to come, Catalonia seeks curfew until January 21st

With peak of omicron wave still to come, Catalonia seeks curfew until January 21st

Seven more municipalities will be affected by curfew if court approves Catalan government's proposal

Joel Carrasco Albertus

Tuesday, 4 of january of 2022 - 00:46

Nightly curfew and group limit of 10 apply in Catalonia after court approval

Nightly curfew and group limit of 10 apply in Catalonia after court approval

Confinement measure applies from 1am to 6am in 127 municipalities and is in force until January 6th

Mayte Piulachs

Thursday, 23 of december of 2021 - 20:06

Spanish PM's rejection of strong Covid measures is "reckless", says Aragonès

Spanish PM's rejection of strong Covid measures is "reckless", says Aragonès

Bringing back the outdoor use of masks "is a measure to say that you have taken a measure", says Catalan president

Sara Brull i Ortega

Wednesday, 22 of december of 2021 - 22:13

Pedro Sánchez brings back compulsory mask use outdoors in Spain

Pedro Sánchez brings back compulsory mask use outdoors in Spain

Spanish PM's package also provides more resources for vaccination and primary care

Nicolas Tomás

Wednesday, 22 of december of 2021 - 19:16

Covid in Catalonia | Booster bookings for over-50s; rule change for close contacts

Covid in Catalonia | Booster bookings for over-50s; rule change for close contacts

As omicron variant moves in, Catalonia opens up booster shots for new age groups

El Nacional

Tuesday, 21 of december of 2021 - 22:24

COVID | Catalonia closes nightlife, limits meetings to 10 and seeks curfew

COVID | Catalonia closes nightlife, limits meetings to 10 and seeks curfew

Pedro Ruiz

Monday, 20 of december of 2021 - 21:36

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Covid in Catalonia | More cases, more omicron and quarantines for close contacts

Covid in Catalonia | More cases, more omicron and quarantines for close contacts

Anna Solé Sans

Friday, 17 of december of 2021 - 21:47

Covid in Catalonia: new Omicron quarantine rules, and over-65s begin booster shots

Covid in Catalonia: new Omicron quarantine rules, and over-65s begin booster shots

El Nacional

Wednesday, 1 of december of 2021 - 22:44

Covid in Catalonia: 'Passports' in bars on Friday 3rd; first Omicron cases suspected

Covid in Catalonia: 'Passports' in bars on Friday 3rd; first Omicron cases suspected

Aina Sanllehí / El Nacional

Tuesday, 30 of november of 2021 - 21:08

Referendums are always good

Referendums are always good

José Antich

Monday, 29 of november of 2021 - 17:15

COVID | EU to halt flights from South Africa due to new Omicron variant

COVID | EU to halt flights from South Africa due to new Omicron variant

Berto Sagrera

Friday, 26 of november of 2021 - 21:54

Catalonia suspends new Covid passport uses while technical problems are solved

Catalonia suspends new Covid passport uses while technical problems are solved

Nura Portella

Friday, 26 of november of 2021 - 20:37

The Covid passport wins the battle

The Covid passport wins the battle

José Antich

Friday, 26 of november of 2021 - 17:11

Covid passport now required in Catalonia for bars, restaurants, gyms and care homes

Covid passport now required in Catalonia for bars, restaurants, gyms and care homes

Gemma Liñán

Thursday, 25 of november of 2021 - 21:10

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Covid passport needed to enter restaurants and gyms in Catalonia, if court approves

Covid passport needed to enter restaurants and gyms in Catalonia, if court approves

Anna Solé Sans

Tuesday, 23 of november of 2021 - 19:39

Covid passports, for weddings and celebrations with dancing in Catalonia

Covid passports, for weddings and celebrations with dancing in Catalonia

Anna Solé Sans

Wednesday, 3 of november of 2021 - 22:23

Spain's second state of alarm for Covid was also unconstitutional, says divided court

Spain's second state of alarm for Covid was also unconstitutional, says divided court

Nicolas Tomás

Wednesday, 27 of october of 2021 - 20:46

Compulsory Covid jabs "would be counterproductive", says Catalan health minister

Compulsory Covid jabs "would be counterproductive", says Catalan health minister

Anna Solé Sans

Monday, 18 of october of 2021 - 21:49

PIMEC and the compulsory Covid certificate

PIMEC and the compulsory Covid certificate

José Antich

Monday, 18 of october of 2021 - 17:04

From Friday, Catalonia ends all restrictions on culture, bars and outdoor sport

From Friday, Catalonia ends all restrictions on culture, bars and outdoor sport

Marta Sánchez

Thursday, 14 of october of 2021 - 22:44

The end of the restrictions

The end of the restrictions

José Antich

Wednesday, 13 of october of 2021 - 17:28

Catalonia's nightlife reopens fully this Friday: here's how it will work

Catalonia's nightlife reopens fully this Friday: here's how it will work

Berto Sagrera

Tuesday, 5 of october of 2021 - 21:31

Catalan nightlife partially reopens, but there's not much jumping for joy

Catalan nightlife partially reopens, but there's not much jumping for joy

El Nacional / ACN

Thursday, 23 of september of 2021 - 21:56