Coronavirus

The Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda has amended its list of hotels that are remaining open nationwide to accomodate those who are in need of emergency accomodation, providing an essential service or are currently stranded and unable to return home. In Depth: Coronavirus outbreak in Spain [catlist tags=”covid-19″] A total of 368 hotels […]

The Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda has amended its list of hotels that are remaining open nationwide to accomodate those who are in need of emergency accomodation, providing an essential service or are currently stranded and unable to return home. In Depth: Coronavirus outbreak in Spain [catlist tags=”covid-19″] A total of 368 hotels […]

In the last 24 hours, 849 coronavirus patients have died in Spain – the biggest daily rise in the country. That takes the total number of fatalities there from 7,340 to 8,189 – although the percentage rise is slightly down on Monday. The number of confirmed cases in Spain stands at 94,417 – up 9,222 […]

The growth in the number of new coronavirus cases appears to be slowing, according to Foreign Minister Arancha González. Another 6,400 cases were confirmed on Monday, the lowest increase in new cases for a week. It comes as officials are warning that the peak period is rapidly approaching. In Depth: Coronavirus outbreak in Spain [catlist […]

The director of the Center for Coordination of Health Alerts and Emergencies, Dr. Fernando Simón, has tested positive for coronavirus and is in home isolation. He was tested on Sunday night after developing symptoms of the virus, but is understood to be in good health. In Depth: Coronavirus outbreak in Spain [catlist tags=”covid-19″] His deputy […]

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The Congress of Deputies has approved the extension of the emergency period by 15 days until the 11th April. After a debate that ran well into the night, members of Congress approved the decision to extend the emergency measures. In Depth: Coronavirus outbreak in Spain [catlist tags=”covid-19″] During the vote it was announced that Vice […]

Authorities in Andalucia uncovered a text message scam that was targeting those who have been made unemployed due to the crisis. Texts asking for people banking details so that payments can be processed have been discovered to be from criminal gangs trying to illegally access peoples bank accounts. In Depth: Coronavirus outbreak in Spain [catlist […]

A British tourist had died due to the coronavirus in Lanzarote, local authorities have announced. The man in his 80’s who had an underlying health issue has yet to be formally named by authorities after his passing at the Molina Orosa Hospital. In Depth: Coronavirus outbreak in Spain [catlist tags=”covid-19″] He became the second death […]

The second week of the national state of emergency is drawing to a close, with 57,786 reported cases in the country, 4,365 dead, and 7,015 patients discharged from hospital. Last night also saw hotels closing apart from around 350 nationwide which are being used to house health workers, maintenance personnel, those who have dependents nearby, […]