Establishments selling food, drinks, hygiene and other. Bars and restaurants in shopping centres must remain closed. The shared consumption of alcoholic drinks in public streets and other places open to the public, without the corresponding operating licence, will be considered a minor infringement, with a fine of between €500 and €3,000. Diners musts wear a mask throughout and only take it off when eating or drinking. Gyms closed. Furthermore, cleaning and disinfection measures adapted to each centre must be adopted. To attend social and healthcare facilities. Event. Small retail establishments and commercial establishments of less that 400 m2 may only open. About 50 demonstrators threw bricks and The postponement of non-professional competitions remains in force. To attend official and professional sports competitions. Infringements will be classified as serious when they represent an infection risk to between 15 and 150 people. Catalonia - home to Barcelona - has imposed some of Spain's harshest COVID-19 restrictions. Catalonia - home to Barcelona - has imposed some of Spain’s harshest COVID-19 restrictions. Information about the measures for the new normality in Barcelona. All other outdoor activities, school sports and extra-curricular activities are suspended. Barcelona is subject to restrictions on people’s movement and meetings following a rise in coronavirus infections in the city. County lockdown all week. Child-minding activities will continue, providing they are to help families achieve an adequate work-life balance. Cabina Colom: Friday to Sunday, from 2:30pm to 8pm. © REUTERS/Nacho Doce. Worker mobility needs to be limited as much as possible, remote work has to be enabled and flexible working hours encouraged. Friday, 30 October 2020. except for exhibitions with 33% of capacity. 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. Very serious infringements may lead to fines of between €60,001 and €600,000. Tourist information offices and booths open: Reopening of hotels and tourism lodging in Barcelona (Gremi d'Hotels de Barcelona) -. The capacity may extend to 1,000 individuals, without exceeding the 30% limits, provided extra ventilation, air-quality and crowd-control measures are complied with. Since the beginning of the pandemic, Barcelona hoteliers have mobilized to fight the Covid-19. The Generalitat has initiated a plan for the gradual resumption of some activities. Travel for collect and look after minors where their parents are separated, divorced or living in separate residences. Aeroport de Barcelona - Terminal 1: Monday to Saturday, from 10am to 6pm. Enhanced Covid-19 restrictions still in application in Barcelona and Lleida areas . You can change your settings or, All the information for professionals Covid-19, ASPB - Barcelona's Public Health Agency - Questions and answers, Generalitat de Catalunya - Coronavirus general information, Generalitat de Catalunya - Information for the tourism sector, Generalitat de Catalunya - Information for companies and other professionals, Ministry of Labor and Social Economy - FAQS ERTES, Ministry of Labor and Social Economy - Guide for the action in the workplace, Ministry of Labor and Social Economy - Guide for the labor exceptional measures. For the hotels this has meant imagining a new way of operating so that their guests' stay is 100% safe. Neither entering nor leaving Catalonia is permitted, except for justifiable reasons. Museums, libraries, archives and exhibition venues are open, with a maximum capacity of 50%. FILE PHOTO: A hospital staff member prepares to treat a patient suffering from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), after Catalonia's government imposed new restrictions in … - The number of COVID-19 related hospitalizations has hit record numbers in at least 14 European nations this week, according to AFP data compiled using official figures. Extra-curricular activities and sports at school permitted with bubble groups from usual school hours. Reus and parts of Vallès Oriental also affected . Check what the rules are in your area … Paris has, for now, been spared the additional restriction. It is necessary to follow governmental restrictions in Barcelona and minimise your social interactions to prevent the deadly virus from spreading. 2021 Begins with Expanded Coronavirus Restrictions — and Glimmers of Hope. Nightclubs, dance halls and entertainment venues, as well all venues with a dance floor that play music, will continue to be closed to the public. Cover your nose and mouth with a handkerchief when coughing or sneezing. BARCELONA (Reuters) - Protesters who deny the existence of COVID-19 and object to restrictions to curb the pandemic's spread clashed with police in Barcelona on Friday. If the rate is between 0.9 and 1.0 and admittances remain stable, the adopted measures will be extended. Non-compliance with occupancy limits in enclosed or outdoor spaces, non-compliance with opening hours and closing times for different types of establishments and activities, and non-compliance with prevention and hygiene measures adopted by the authorities will be considered as serious infringements. Coronavirus: Clashes erupt in Barcelona over Covid-19 restrictions 30/10/2020. When these meetings are held in public spaces. Wash your hands often and for at least 20 seconds with soap and water or alcohol solutions, preferably after: being with someone with a cold, using public transport, touching common surfaces such as railings, handles of doors, etc., coughing, sneezing, bruising, going to the toilet, healing a wound. And remember that the main measures for slowing down the transmission of the virus are: maintain a safety distance, wash your hands, use a facemask, reduce social contact as far as possible and avoid crowds. This decree also regulates the violations of the new restrictive measures on night-time mobility and closing times for commercial, cultural and sports activities. Do not touch handkerchiefs worn by others directly with their hands (for example, if they may be on the floor). In social gatherings, you must continue to maintain essential measures, including social-distancing, hygiene and protection, by means of wearing a face mask. Spanish regions toughen Christmas restrictions amid rise in coronavirus cases Authorities in Madrid, Valencia and Catalonia announce new measures in a bid to curb transmission over the holiday season A customer sits at an empty sidewalk café in Barcelona, where new restrictions on the food service industry will come into effect on Monday. Travel to walk a dog between 4 am and 6 am. Protests erupt in Covid-hit Barcelona as bars and restaurants shut for 15 days 16 Oct, 2020 15:02 . Coronavirus: Protesters clash with police in Barcelona over COVID-19 restrictions. To attend school or university, including nursery. The Spanish government Friday announced it will allow the cities of Madrid and Barcelona to ease their COVID-19-related lockdown measures beginning Monday. The plan consists of four fifteen-day phases, which will be reviewed in accordance with the evolution of the infection rate (R number) and new hospital admittances: Plan for the progressive resumption of activities. Coronavirus Street violence in central Barcelona after protest against Covid restrictions El Nacional Photo: Sergi Alcàzar | Video: Guillem Ramos Barcelona. If the rate is greater than 1.0 and admittances increase, the measures will be revised. Get an overview of the current coronavirus precautions in Barcelona and in Spain by clicking on their Ministry of Health page. Barcelona changes tourism tactics in the Covid-19 era The pandemic has dealt a huge blow to tourism-dependent countries like Spain and cities such as Barcelona, one of Europe’s most popular. If the rate is less than 0.9 and admittances go down, the reopening process will continue. By VOA News. People are advised to reduce social and family gatherings in enclosed spaces as much as possible, including in homes. Sundays, from 9am to 2:30pm. The regional government of Catalonia re-imposed restrictions in Barcelona forbidding more than 10 people from gathering and advised people to stay at home on Friday Going out into the street is not permitted between, Anyone who has to travel for reasons of force majeure must take along a. As part of Spain's coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions relaxation plan, the government announced on Friday that Madrid and Barcelona will move from Phase 1 to Phase 2 of the plan on Monday, June 8, while over the half of the country will move to Phase 3. We are now in tier 1, with new restrictive measures that will remain in force from 7 to 17 January. When this is not possible, measures must be adopted that ensure that the minimum interpersonal safety distance can be maintained, or offer protective equipment that is appropriate to the level of risk. 25 & 26/12, 1 & 6/1: closed. If you have a condition which puts you at risk, take extra care with your precautions. Audience capacities may extend to a maximum of 1,000 people per performance, seated, by prior booking and without exceeding the 50% limit, if extra ventilation conditions are complied with and crowd control is established. 16:00 Reading time: 3 minutes According to reports, the Mossos d'Esquadra (the Catalan police) ruled out evicting attendees to avoid possible confrontations. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with this. The use of a face mask is obligatory in a workplace environment whenever the work space is for public use. Protesters who deny the existence of COVID-19 and object to restrictions to curb the pandemic's spread clashed with police in Barcelona on Friday. Country-Specific Information: Due to COVID-19 Spanish travel restrictions, U.S. citizens cannot enter Spain unless they meet very specific requirements or have already obtained special permission from the Government of Spain. Emergency action before the judicial bodies. The French government, facing the threat of a new wave of Covid-19 infections, lengthened an overnight curfew by two hours in parts of the country to help combat the virus. People with Covid-19 symptoms, or who have to self-isolate or be in quarantine for any reason, may not take part, under any circumstances. Closure of sports facilities and sports halls in enclosed spaces, except for indoor swimming pools, which can remain operative with 30% of their user capacity. 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. Infringements will be classified as minor when they represent an infection risk to a maximum of 15 people. BARCELONA: Catalonia announced on Monday (Jan 4) a tightening of restrictions to tackle an uptick in COVID-19 infections, banning people from … - Austria has announced a night-time curfew from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. and the mandatory closure of all cafes, bars and restaurants unless they can provide a take-away service that will take effect from Tuesday. Demonstrators stand behind a burning barricade during a protest against Covid-19 restrictions in Barcelona, Spain on October 30, 2020. Public transport will maintain 100% of their services. Indoor capacity is limited to 30% (adequate ventilation is required), and 100% on outdoor terraces. Take away meals may be served between 7 pm and 10 pm on the premises, and until 11 pm in the case of home delivery. Opening hours are from 6 am to 9 pm (except for essential activities), with maximum 30% capacity. Maintain proper hygiene habits, such as not putting pens or fingers in your mouth, not touching your eyes and nose, etc. The Catalan government has begun to ease restrictions introduced in Barcelona city and parts of Lleida province in a bid to slow the spread of the coronavirus.. On Wednesday, regional authorities lifted the confinement of the city of Lleida and another six municipalities of the comarca of Segrià in Lleida province – Alcarràs, Aitona, la Granja d’Escarp, Seròs, Soses and Torres de Segre. 23:27 Updated Sunday, 1 November 2020. Volunteers dace during a concert in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. Outdoor sports and swimming pools only. Fines for serious infringements will range from €3,001 to €60,000. It’s important not to panic but it’s also very important to be careful. Outdoor sports activities allowed with a maximum of 6 people, except for federated sport. Nearly 150 people continued to party on Friday at a rave in an abandoned industrial building in Llinars del Valles, near Barcelona, despite COVID-19 restrictions. No face-to-face civic or community activities are allowed in civic facilities. Social gatherings with a maximum of 6 people (2 bubble groups), You may not be in the street between 10 pm and 6 am, Shopping centres and shops with floor space over 400 m2 closed, Bars and restaurants open from 7.30 am to 9.30 am and from 1 pm to 3.30 pm, Non-essential commercial establishments open from Monday to Friday. These limitations do not affect sports technification and high-performance sports centres or professional sports installations and facilities. Maintain cleanliness and disinfection of workspaces. Angry crowds hurled projectiles at police in Barcelona, Spain, on Friday as hundreds of protesters gathered in the streets to demonstrate against the new Covid-19 state of emergency. Under the new Catalan Territorial Civil Protection Plan (PROCICAT), at the metropolitan level, municipalities in the Barcelona Metropolitan Area are working together with the Catalan government to contain outbreaks. It is recommended that journeys outside the home should be limited as much as possible, along with the use of public thoroughfares. Closure of shopping centres and establishments of over 400 m2, except for establishments providing essential goods and services. Access control must be ensured, and the use of unsupervised sports facilities is prohibited, including open-air public sports courts and pitches. You may be out later than 10pm if you are collecting food, but you must take the least time possible to return home and have your receipt with you. Social gatherings with a maximum of 6 people (bubble groups) You may not be in the street between 10 pm and 6 am. Travel for work purposes is only permitted where teleworking is not possible. It is not permitted to enter or leave the municipality where you live throughout the week, except for justified reasons and to do physical exercise or practice individual sports outdoors between bordering municipalities. 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. Priority must be given to orders placed by phone or online, or products given to customers at the establishment’s entrance. New restrictions have been announced in England and Scotland, while Northern Ireland has extended its lockdown. The Catalan government is the authority responsible for adopting, abolishing, amending and implementing measures to prevent infections. Measures in force from November 9. Measures to combat Covid-19 in Barcelona. ​Hotel restaurants may operate from 6 am to 9 pm exclusively for their respective hotel guests. However, you may now collect food up until 10pm. School transport can continue, in accordance with the sectoral plans approved by PROCICAT and applying the corresponding prevention and protection measures. Bars and restaurants open from 7.30 am to 9.30 am and from 1 pm … Those with less than 400 m2 and direct street access may also open to the public, except on Saturdays and Sundays, with maximum 30% capacity. American nationals in Spain who are under quarantine should be aware that they will not be allowed to return to the United States until medically cleared to do so by a physician or responsible Spanish authorities. To take official tests or exams that cannot be postponed. Open-air sports facilities and outdoor swimming pools remain open with 50% of their user capacity. Infringements considered to be very serious include reiterated non-compliance with obligatory self-isolation, agreed by the competent authorities, by people who have tested positive for Covid-19, and reiterated non-compliance with the protocols, plans and instructions received from the competent authorities. Food and drink must always be consumed at tables. To look after elderly people, children or people dependent on others or with a disability. Travel to and from work or for work-related reasons only where remote work or teleworking is not possible (requiring a certificate from the company). Bars and restaurants remain open only for takeaway and delivery. Travel for emergency healthcare assistance and purchasing pharmaceutical products. Cabina Sagrada Família: Monday to Sunday, … Restrictions on people entering and leaving. Moreover, before handling food, wear or remove contact lenses. It was the first region to fully close bars and restaurants mid-October, much to … Eager for a live music show after months of social distancing, more than 1,000 Barcelona residents gathered Saturday to participate in a medical study to evaluate the effectiveness of same-day coronavirus screening to safely hold cultural events. If you’ve got Covid-19 symptoms or you’ve been in contact with somebody diagnosed with it, get in touch with your primary healthcare centre or call 061 (freephone number).. Stay at home and isolate yourself from all other householders. Exercising the right to demonstrate and to political participation. Holding events or activities which have been expressly prohibited will also be considered a serious infringement. Spain is not requiring tourists from the UK and EU countries and Schengen area to quarantine when visiting Spain after 21st June 2020. Infringements will be classified as very serious when they represent an infection risk to more than 150 people. 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