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The measure is aimed at minimizing the risk of imported coronavirus cases, which authorities say pose one of the biggest risks to the downward trend of the outbreak

For now, the use of a face covering is only compulsory on public transport, but the central government is consulting with the regions on extending the rules

For the first time, three Spanish regions – the Balearic Islands, Murcia and La Rioja – as well as the exclave city of Melilla recorded no new Covid-19 cases

Early action by Portuguese authorities is being credited for the country’s low death and infection figures

Health authorities say a decision will be made today about which regions move to Phase 1 of the government’s deescalation plan

The government has published five ministerial orders outlining what activities are permitted as the country gradually deescalates its strict lockdown

According to orders published today, the government will study applications from each region before a province moves to the next stage

Provided that provinces meet the requisites, this stage should come into force on May 11 at the earliest

Here is an overview of what the relaxation of the coronavirus confinement measures means for outings to cinemas, restaurants and bars, as well as summer vacations

The health minister will confirm the full details of how the adult population will be allowed outside at a press conference later today

The Cabinet will today be debating the relaxation of measures, which could involve specific times that seniors and children would be allowed out on the street

Although there was a rise in new cases and daily fatalities, the infection rate has remained steady at 2%

The serological survey that has been announced by the Health Ministry will begin on Monday at the earliest, and is due to last for eight weeks

According to figures released Saturday by the Health Ministry, there have been 191,726 registered infections, and 74,662 patients discharged from treatment

The death toll since the outbreak began now stands at 18,579, with confirmed cases reaching 177,633

Youngsters are suffering from anxiety, stress and weight problems, experts warn, with no clear date in sight for relaxation of the confinement

Although the figures continue to fluctuate, authorities maintain that the outbreak is on a downward trend

People who work in industry and construction will be allowed to return to their jobs on Monday after a two-week period of ‘hibernation’

The Spanish government has changed its position on the use of masks, and is now recommending their use in some workplaces and on public transport from Monday, when many will return to work

The Health Ministry is preparing mass testing programs among essential workers in order to avoid new outbreaks once social distancing measures are lifted

A collection of experts explains how the measures introduced to contain the spread of coronavirus could be lifted, including trips to the street alone or with small children

Differences in reporting methods, a lack of testing and situational challenges mean the daily reports on deaths, infections and hospital admissions do not reflect the scale of the outbreak

Although both sexes are equally likely to be affected by Covid-19, the fatality rate is higher among male patients, according to a new report from the Carlos III Health Institute

The kits will first be sent out to health workers and then residences for seniors, before being rolled out to the rest of the population

Staff at Intensive Care Units across the country talk to EL PAÍS about the pressures and challenges they face when trying to save patients suffering from Covid-19

Dozens of seniors are reported dead at nursing homes while the foreign ministry asks Spaniards living abroad to stay where they are

Medical associations warned weeks ago that more resources were needed to diagnose cases of Covid-19, a process that has proven to help curb the number of infections in countries such as South Korea