Coronavirus

Minister of Health, Salvador Illa, announced a random test of 60,000 people nationwide in an effort to gain further understanding of the spread of the pandemic. The study, in collaboration with the INE, will provide details on the spread, and the slowing down of the pandemic. In Depth: Coronavirus outbreak in Spain [catlist tags=”covid-19″] 32,000 […]

A number of airlines and holiday operators have issued updates on their plans to recommence services. We're extending our limited flight schedule until 16 April – to maintain vital connectivity and emergency travel. Details of these schedules can be found on https://t.co/LTBSLn5QzB 👇 pic.twitter.com/x4skQjnHYX — Ryanair (@Ryanair) April 6, 2020 Holiday firm Jet2 announced it […]

The third week of the national lockdown has begun, with an extension to the restrictions expected to be approved in the coming days. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has said he will ask the Spanish Parliament to approve an extension of the state of emergency until the 26th April. Sanchez made the announcement in a statement […]

A million rapid testing kits have been distributed to the regions, which will provide initial screening for suspected Covid-19 infection. In Depth: Coronavirus outbreak in Spain [catlist tags=”covid-19″] Health minister Salvador Illa announced the distribution last night, where he also outlined increased monitoring of care homes and updated information regarding cases involving the elderly.

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has said he will ask the Spanish Parliament to approve an extension of the state of emergency until the 26th April. Sanchez made the announcement in a statement issued today from the Moncloa. The extension request comes as the Coronavirus pandemic leaves 11,814 dead and more than 124,736 people infected with […]

Spain has been given a glimmer of hope on Friday after the number of people who died in the previous 24 hours decreased for the first time since the 26th March. A total of 932 people died on Thursday, down from 950 people the day before – the highest figure on record during the outbreak. […]

Health Secretary Salvador Illa has announced that two companies in Spain will produce 400 respirators a day. Car manufacturer Seat and the Hersill Company have announced they are ramping up their production lines in the coming days. In Depth: Coronavirus outbreak in Spain [catlist tags=”covid-19″] He made the announcement during a meeting of the Health […]

Yesterday afternoon, an aircraft with 58 tonnes of medical supplies landed at Madrid Barajas airport. In Depth: Coronavirus outbreak in Spain [catlist tags=”covid-19″] The flight from China arrived in the middle of the afternoon, and contains essential supplies purchased by Madrid’s regional authorities.

Yesterday afternoon, an aircraft with 58 tonnes of medical supplies landed at Madrid Barajas airport. In Depth: Coronavirus outbreak in Spain [catlist tags=”covid-19″] The flight from China arrived in the middle of the afternoon, and contains essential supplies purchased by Madrid’s regional authorities.

Pablo Casado, the leader of opposition party PP, has proposed extra pay for front line essential staff. His proposal suggested either additional pay or tax relief during the state of emergency. In Depth: Coronavirus outbreak in Spain [catlist tags=”covid-19″] It was announced as unemployment records show the worst month in its history with the addition […]