For the most up-to-date measures in place in Catalonia, check this article. News in Costa Blanca North – Alicante – Benidorm, News in Costa Blanca South – Torrevieja – Alicante. Here are all of Catalonia's restrictions to try to slow down the latest wave of Covid-19 in Catalonia over the Christmas and New Year period till January 7th: All these measures will take effect from this Monday, December 21st, and therefore this weekend, the restrictions that have been in place up till now are maintained. The number of people in any gathering will be limited, as before, to a. Spain's Catalonia region will allow bars, restaurants, gyms and cinemas to reopen from Monday, gradually easing some of the restrictions put in place to tackle the coronavirus pandemic, although a curfew from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. remains. The measures will be in force until January 11th. It is an extremely serious situation. Reuters. By Joan Faus. Regarding the new coronavirus restrictions that have come into force in Catalonia from this Thursday, Vergés warned that the government will be "very strict" with enforcement and regretted that current Covid data is far from the objectives set by the Catalan authorities. “Today’s data is not good. The Alt Urgell county and the microstate of Andorra will be assimilated as a single region for mobility purposes. For more UK daily news, Spanish daily news and Global news stories, visit the Euro Weekly News home page. The Catalan Government announced on Monday, January 4, strict new measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the region. The Spanish region of Catalonia will not relax coronavirus restrictions on Monday as planned because of worsening infection rates, officials said, prompting some ski slopes to postpone their opening next week. Leaving and entering Catalonia overland, to and from other parts of the Spanish state, will not be permitted except for visits to relatives. Spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Barcelona BARCELONA (Reuters) – The Spanish region of Catalonia will not relax coronavirus restrictions on Monday as planned because of … Reuters. The Catalan Government announced on Monday, January 4, strict new measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the region. Catalonia reported approximately 2,300 Covid-19 cases for the third day in a row on Sunday October 11th, pushing up the weekly surge in infections to 11,564, a 26 percent increase from the previous record set last week. These include forbidding people from leaving their municipalities for non-essential reasons and shuttering large shops and malls. Gatherings of up to 10 people will be allowed from Dec. 21, enabling larger groups to celebrate Christmas and New Year together, the regional … BARCELONA: Catalonia announced on Monday (Jan 4) a tightening of restrictions to tackle an uptick in COVID-19 infections, banning people … The restrictions will include a perimetral confinement of the entire region, with a plan for even stricter measures in each municipality over the weekend. Catalonia announces more flexible coronavirus deescalation measures Christmas in Catalonia this year will most likely involve smaller family gatherings and no late-night New Year street partying. At the moment, Catalonia in a period of constant review of restrictions, linked to the permanent control of the epidemiological situation, so that every 15 days its measures are reviewed in order to reduce, maintain or increase them, according to the evolution of the pandemic in its territory. UPDATE: From January 7th, and for an announced duration of ten days, a new series of tougher Covid measures for Catalonia will apply. In this context, the Government of Catalonia has initiated a plan for resuming activities, agreed with the various sectors. The government decision comes as the coronavirus pandemic continues to worsen in Catalonia, with 1,319 new infections and 32 deaths registered in the last 24 hours alone. The nearby region of Navarra also recently announced new restrictions because of the rise in cases. T'ha fet servei aquest article? In indoor spaces, only low-intensity activities for which a mask can be worn will be permitted. The perimeter confinement is similar to restrictions in Andalucía, while Navarra, La Rioja and Aragón have already introduced regional border closures. Skiers hit the slopes of Catalonia on Monday for the first time this season after the Spanish region eased coronavirus restrictions that had prevented people leaving their home municipality. Prompted by the resurgence of the virus in Catalonia, these tougher new restrictions amend the Christmas plan … • Catalonia announced a tightening of restrictions, banning people from leaving their municipality, closing gyms and shopping malls and allowing only essential shops such as pharmacies to open at the weekend. Schools will open on January 11 as planned, but all extra-curricular activities will be prohibited. Catalonia announced on Monday a tightening of restrictions to tackle an uptick in COVID-19 infections, banning people from leaving their municipality, closing gyms and shopping malls, and allowing only essential shops such as pharmacies to open at the weekend. No part of this website may be reproduced without written permission from the publishers. These areas are now under perimeter confinement and entry and exit are prohibited except for certain exceptions. Updated: Dec 03 at 4:42 p.m. A A. All rights reserved. The Health Minister, Alba Vergés, has confirmed to radio station RAC1 that a first infection of this variant has been detected and that it is not ruled out that there will be more. Catalonia keeps COVID-19 restrictions, some ski slopes postpone opening By Joan Faus Posted on December 3, 2020 Spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Barcelona Save my name and email in this browser for the next time I comment. Aragonès warned that the government "will not hesitate to re-impose restrictions… The Catalan government has today announced a series of tougher new measures aimed at halting the serious upsurge in coronavirus cases detected in recent days. The new rules will come into effect on Thursday, January 7 and last for an initial ten days. Social gatherings will be limited to six people, except for December 31 and January 1 and 6, when the limit will be increased to 10 – but only between members of two different households. Perched in Catalonia's remote Aran valley, just 10 km (six miles) from the border with France, Baqueira is increasingly reliant on French tourism, Ubeira said. +34 951 38 61 61 sales@euroweeklynews.com. Barcelona. But wary of sparking new COVID-19 outbreaks, France will make random checks to deter people from crossing the border to ski. 07 January 2021 10:13 AM What are the latest Covid-19 measures in Catalonia? Spain's north-eastern Catalonia region has again recorded a daily Covid-19 infection figure of more than 1,000, as residents endure new restrictions. This article was last updated on November 9, 2020. Published: Dec 03 at 12:24 p.m. Rising coronavirus cases have forced Catalan authorities to adopt increasingly strict measures in an attempt to curb infections, with the restrictions announced on October 29 including a partial weekend lockdown and the closure of land borders with the rest of Spain. Spain's north-eastern Catalonia region has again recorded a daily Covid-19 infection figure of more than 1,000, as residents endure new restrictions. They are listed here. Catalonia – home to Barcelona – has imposed some of Spain’s harshest COVID-19 restrictions. Euro Weekly News Media Group, Avenida Ramon y Cajal 54, Edificio River Playa, Local 2, 29640 Fuengirola, Malaga, Spain. With Coronavirus indicators rising again in Catalonia in recent days, the Catalan government finally announced a series of new restrictions this Friday morning, after debates and discrepancies between ministries delayed its plan to detail the measures on Thursday. Movement between municipalities will be prohibited from Thursday and only shops under 400 metres square will be allowed to open – all shopping centres will be closed and non-essential trade can only be carried out Monday to Friday. CATALONIA implements tough new Covid restrictions after a surge in infections over the Christmas period. The Catalan regional government on Monday approved new restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus. The British covid variant - which is up to 70% more contagious - is already in Catalonia. La nostra independència també depèn de tu. 18:39, even tighter restrictions were imposed on December 22nd, Catalonia's Christmas plan for Covid may be toughened, warns government, For a 'Bon Nadal': a practical guide to Covid Christmas in Catalonia, Spain's adjusted 'Navidad' Covid rules closely match the Catalan 'Nadal' plan, First vaccine jabs in Spain set for December 27th, as EU rollout speeds up, Balearic Islands to require PCR test for arrivals from mainland Spain. Catalonia keeps COVID-19 restrictions, some ski slopes postpone opening Back to video Catalonia’s public ski resorts, which had planned to open after a Dec. 8 holiday, will remain shut until the region relaxes restrictions, said a spokeswoman from FGC, the public company that operates the resorts. In Catalonia, those festive days are regarded as: New opening time restrictions apply: bars and restaurants may open only from, Within the time periods established, the conditions on, These will be able to remain open with the, Cultural, entertainment and religious events will continue with the, The return to school after the Christmas and New Year break will be. Catalonia keeps COVID-19 restrictions, some ski slopes postpone opening Back to video Catalonia’s public ski resorts, which had planned to open after a Dec. 8 holiday, will remain shut until the region relaxes restrictions, said a spokeswoman from FGC, the public company that operates the resorts. Bars and restaurants in the two mountain counties are closed and gatherings are limited to a maximum of six people. © 2018 EWN Media Group. Friday, 18 December 2020. Internal mobility within Catalonia is restricted to your county (, The counties of Ripollés and Cerdanya have been placed under separate. in front of Palau de la Generalitat at Sant Jaume square, after Catalonia's government imposed new restrictions in effort to control the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID … Skiers hit the slopes of Catalonia on Monday for the first time this season after the Spanish region eased coronavirus restrictions that had prevented people leaving their home municipality. The measures are harsh and forceful because Covid-19 is … The new plan will see a perimetral lockdown for municipalities, preventing movement between them, as well as the closure of shopping malls … In Catalonia, 35% of ICUs are occupied. Movement between municipalities will be prohibited from Thursday … Catalonia - home to Barcelona - has imposed some of Spain's harshest COVID-19 restrictions. All across Catalonia, measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19 are in place, starting with the compulsory use of face masks and the closure of night clubs, as well as subsequent restrictions like the limitation of smoking in public and the curfew on restaurants. You have entered an incorrect email address! Your privacy is ensured in base of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation), Catalonia Implements Tough New Covid Restrictions, BREAKING NEWS: General Hospital and Passions Actor John Reilly Dies Aged 84, Madrid’s Barajas Airport Will Resume Flights Tomorrow Says Minister, EU Commission Negotiating With BioNTech & Pfizer To Buy More Vaccines. CATALONIA implements tough new Covid restrictions after a surge in infections over the Christmas period. Sports can go ahead once they are practiced outdoors. Per seguir garantint una informació compromesa, valenta i rigorosa, necessitem el teu suport. Catalonia. Catalonia keeps COVID-19 restrictions, some ski slopes postpone opening. Spain reported its biggest one-day jump in COVID-19 cases since October on Friday amid a post-holiday surge that has pushed several regions to tighten restrictions. Published: Dec 03 at 12:24 p.m. "The important thing is to say that from today you can ski in Spain," said May Peus España, head of Spain's winter sports federation. Coinciding with the dangerous surge in patients and infections, Catalan health officials announced new rules on Monday that will come into effect on Thursday. The UK reported a record 58,784 cases of the coronavirus on Monday and a further 407 new deaths within 28 days of a positive COVID-19 test. Until January 11, Catalonia will be subject to tighter coronavirus restrictions. This includes the opening of bars and restaurants. Given the surge in the number of cases of COVID-19, the Spanish government has declared a state of emergency (ES) so that Spain’s regional governments can adopt the necessary measures for containing the pandemic.. Thank you for taking the time to read this news article “Catalonia Implements Tough New Covid Restrictions”. Catalonia – home to Barcelona – has imposed some of Spain’s harshest COVID-19 restrictions. The Catalan government is no longer thinking about whether or not to move forward to the eased Covid restrictions of its Christmas Plan, but whether to take a "step back". With Coronavirus indicators rising again in Catalonia in recent days, the Catalan government finally announced a series of new restrictions this Friday morning, after debates and discrepancies between ministries delayed its plan to detail the measures on Thursday. Spain's north-eastern Catalonia region has again recorded a daily Covid-19 infection figure of more than 1,000, as residents endure new restrictions. By Joan Faus. But some towns and regions are currently under tighter rules due to health concerns. The new rules will come into effect on Thursday, January 7 and last for an initial ten days. Updated: Dec 03 at 4:42 p.m. A A. However, the Catalan government will review them on December 28th and may make changes. The new restrictions in Catalonia, which has Spain's second-highest number of infections and deaths after Madrid, will start … Regarding the new coronavirus restrictions that have come into force in Catalonia from this Thursday, Vergés warned that the government will be "very strict" with enforcement and regretted that current Covid data is far from the objectives set by the Catalan authorities. ________________________________________________________________________. Catalonia keeps COVID-19 restrictions, some ski slopes postpone opening. BARCELONA: Mayssa Fattouh reports from Barcelona, where new restrictions have been brought in to help combat rapidly rising COVID-19 cases in Catalonia. You can reach us via email or phone. Prompted by the resurgence of the virus in Catalonia, these tougher new restrictions amend the Christmas plan announced earlier in the month, and will all be in force from the start of Christmas week - that is, from Monday 21st December, with some small exceptions on the main festive days during this period. STATE OF CATALONIA´S TOURIST OFFER AND MEASURES At the moment, Catalonia in a period of constant review of restrictions, linked to the permanent control of the epidemiological situation, so that every 15 days its measures are reviewed in order to reduce, maintain or increase them, according to the evolution of the pandemic in its territory. 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