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COVID-19: Spain allows partial return to work as death toll slows

Workers in Spanish factories, construction and some offices have been going back to work as the government lifts restrictions on non-essential industries

13/04/2020

Spain

Spain: 619 new deaths from coronavirus, up from 510 reported on Saturday

Spain: 619 new deaths from coronavirus, up from 510 reported on Saturday

12/04/2020

Spain

In Spain and beyond, Christians prepare to mark Easter in lockdown

In a world locked down by the coronavirus pandemic, Christians are commemorating the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus without traditional church services and processions.

10/04/2020

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Flamenco prayers sung from balconies in Andalusia despite pandemic

People from Cordoba showcased religious images outside on their balconies and sang religious songs, to show the Easter celebrations were still happening.

10/04/2020

Spain

Hope for Europe as Spain records lower COVID-19 cases for fourth day

Spain and Germany have recorded consecutive days of fewer coronavirus infections, while Italy has seen a fall in deaths, and Austria has announced plans to lift the lockdown.

06/04/2020

Spain

Coronavirus latest: 'There will be a lot of death,' Trump says

Italy's number of patients in intensive care dropped, to just under 4,000 people in intensive care in the country, a decrease from the previous day.

04/04/2020

Spain

Hospitals in Spain race to reorganise in face of coronavirus crisis

Hospitals in Spain are racing to reorganise in the face of coronavirus crisis, with the country now dealing with more than 100,000 confirmed cases

01/04/2020

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COVID-19 survivors bring hope and purpose to Spanish hospital workers

Spain is among the countries worst hit by the coronavirus crisis, but the number of patients recovering from COVID-19 far outnumbers the casualties. Among them are thousands of hospital workers now returning to the frontline to fight the pandemic.

31/03/2020

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Minute's silence in Madrid for COVID-19 victims

Spain is one of the worst-hit countries in the world and its daily death toll has exceeded that of Italy in recent days.

30/03/2020

Spain

Grieving and goodbyes difficult as lockdown compounds pain in Spain

Relatives of COVID-19 patients in Spain are barred from visiting them in hospital. The ban extends to funerals as well.

30/03/2020

Spain

Spanish virus deaths hit new high

For the second day running Spain has registered a record number of daily deaths from coronavirus with 838 fatalities announced on Sunday

29/03/2020

Spain

Spain reports record COVID-19 daily death toll

Spain has reported a grim record number of fatalities in the COVID-19 pandemic, with 832 new deaths in 24 hours.

28/03/2020

Spain

'Tweet us', doctors tell Spaniards during lockdown

Healthcare professionals prefer patients to use social networks than visiting them in person.

26/03/2020

Spain

Watch: Health workers clapped across the world for coronavirus courage

Daily rounds of applause can be heard in a number of cities for health workers who are on the frontline of the fight against coronavirus

24/03/2020

Spain

Elderly found 'dead and abandoned' in Spanish nursing homes

The grim discoveries were made by the Spanish military as they disinfected nursing homes amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

24/03/2020

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Field hospital in Madrid celebrates first coronavirus recovery

The hospital isn't even finished yet.

24/03/2020

Spain

Coronavirus: Spain's COVID-19 death toll exceeds 1,000

There is also more than a thousand patients fighting the disease in intensive care.

21/03/2020

Spain

Spain's PM speaks to empty parliament chamber amid COVID-19 lockdown

Spain's prime minister Pedro Sanchez warned that the worst was still to come.

18/03/2020

Spain

Spain's King Felipe VI renounces inheritance from father amid scandal

The royal house said in a statement that in addition to renouncing his inheritance, Felipe is stripping Juan Carlos of his annual stipend.

15/03/2020

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Spanish take to their balconies to applaud medical staff

The tribute came in response to calls on social media for people to express their appreciation to Spain's medical professionals.

15/03/2020

Spain

Wuhan football team leaving Spain to escape coronavirus

Wuhan's football team has been stranded in Spain for weeks with the Chinese city on lockdown over coronavirus. Now they're fleeing Spain to avoid the virus.

14/03/2020

Spain

Spain-bound planes turn around mid-air as coronavirus cases soar

At least seven Jet2 flights turned around mid-air on the way to Spain with Madrid set to announce a coronavirus lockdown.

14/03/2020

Spain

Coronavirus: Spain pledges €1bn for hospitals amid 'unbearable' strain

Health professionals at hospitals are demanding more staff and resources to tackle the rising number of cases.

13/03/2020

Spain

Spain warns elderly to avoid their grandchildren as COVID-19 spreads

Nn a country where only 4% of the population work from home, many working parents rely on grandparents for childcare

11/03/2020

Spain

Far right deputy tests positive for coronavirus days after mass rally

'It was a mistake, for which we apologise,' VOX said.

10/03/2020

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Coronavirus panic leaves supermarket looking like 'end of the world'

Panic buying at supermarkets in central Madrid triggered by the spread of coronavirus led to long queues and empty shelves on Tuesday.

10/03/2020