'My daughter asks me if I'm going to die'
Alberto GÓMEZ
A doctor in the Intensive Care Unit has started a blog to describe the emotional chaos these difficult days cause among medical staff
Increase in new Covid-19 cases breaks five-day trend in Malaga province
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Despite daily increases creeping up again on Wednesday, there is still an optimistic sense that Spain is past the peak rate of increase and that the curve is flattening
Shipment of more than 130,000 coronavirus test kits arrives in Andalucía as daily increase in cases continues to slow
JOSÉ LUIS PIEDRA
The tests, along with masks and protective gowns, have been delivered by central government and will be distributed among hospitals, health centres and care homes for the elderly
A Semana Santa with no processions - but plenty of charity
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This year the coronavirus crisis has meant that members of the religious brotherhoods across Andalucía are taking to the streets to help others instead of following their images of Christ and Our Lady
Costa del Sol's economy left 85 per cent paralysed by new restrictions on non-essential activity
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The only activities allowed to stay open are agriculture, food shops, transport, health and those firms whose staff can work from home
Pedro Sánchez to extend state of alarm in Spain until 26 April
PAULA DE LAS HERAS
While the daily increase in new Covid-19 cases and deaths is falling, advisors say that Spain should still maximise precautions
Malaga gets ready for further increase in seriously ill patients
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The Junta is converting the Carranque sports complex near Carlos Haya hospital in the city to take 400 extra beds
Extra financial support for self-employed in Spain agreed after outcry
NURIA TRIGUERO
'Autónomos' can request their upcoming social security payments to be delayed for up to six months
Costa del Sol deserted at traditional start of peak season
Authorities are launching promotional campaigns to attract tourists back after coronavirus lockdown ends | There were just ten flights in and out of Malaga Airport on Monday
Worst ever leap in Spain's jobless total as more relief measures kick in
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The Prime Minister has asked the EU to offer stronger financial support to avert a deeper economic crisis
ACE canine sanctuary asks for help after suspension of animal transportation
The shelters in La Cala de Mijas and Algeciras have been struggling to cope without the usual support from volunteers and helpers
Information hotline for those who suspect they may have the coronavirus
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Anyone experiencing symptoms should stay at home and dial 900 400 061 or 955 545 060 - and only call 112 in an emergency
How and where can I receive assistance if my financial situation is affected by Covid-19?
MATÍAS STUBER
Unions say many people who have lost income are confused about their situation and what they may be entitled to
Spell of wet weather boosts Malaga province's reservoirs with enough supply for three months
I. LILLO
La Viñuela, on the eastern Costa, has gained the most, bringing relief to the tropical fruit growers
Field hospital ready as Gibraltar mourns possible virus victim
The Florence Nightingale field hospital at the Europa Point sports centre is ready for patients if necessary but the government hopes it will not have to be used
HEALTH CRISIS
Message of support for Gibraltar from UK prime minister
Boris Johnson told Fabian Picardo that additional PPE supplies had been sent
Temporary hospital at Madrid's Ifema congress centre praised by WHO
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Some 1,500 beds have been set up at the centre
A quiet fifth birthday for the Caminito del Rey
ANTONIO M. ROMERO
One and a half million people have already visited this fascinating walkway, as the World Heritage Site bid continues
Art, music and culture during the lockdown
A selection of websites and online activities to continue enjoying galleries, concerts and theatre during the coronavirus lockdown
Campanillas under water again as heavy rain and storms batter Malaga province
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Record rainfall in Malaga inflicted more damage on the area just two months after devastating floods
THE BOTTOM LINE
Other people's virus
IGNACIO LILLO
It breaks your heart to hear stories like that of a mother, who is scared to go out for a walk with her autistic children, even though this is permitted by law, for fear of being insulted by balcony vigilantes
THE MUSIC MAKER
Days and confused
During this lockdown, your inner teenager, having lain dormant for years, is now wont to rear his ugly/acne splashed head
THE EURO ZONE
With good reason?
If lockdown is extended again next weekend, the economic stagnation that's already begun will get worse
food & drink
Holy chefs
ANDREW J. LINN
Ask any American who most deserves a medal for undertaking selfless charity work during this and previous crises, and the name on many people's lips will be chef José Andrés
Antonio Banderas and CaixaBank donate 53,000 euros to supply surgical gowns
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The urgently needed items are already being made in Malaga province and when delivered will be distributed around the hospitals in the city
Snow and hail ushers in April in inland Malaga province
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Nine centimetres of snow is estimated to have fallen at altitudes above 900 metres
Top infectious disease society is latest to question use of one million Chinese tests
ÁLVARO SOTO
The imported tests don't give reliable results says the SEIMC
Marbella steps up coronavirus response with large-scale disinfection
The Spanish Legion has also been on patrol, carrying out reconnaissance and informing those still on the streets that they must return home
ANALYSIS
An opportunity for tolerance and peace
AHMED BIN MOHAMED ALJARWAN
This virus, bad and damaging as it is, is going to force us to reconsider who we are and what we value
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Advice to help prevent the spread of coronavirus
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María José Cañete of Helicopteros Sanitarios runs through a list of precautions
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Three armed men make off with 200,000 euros after holding up central Marbella bank
Hugs to keep fear at bay in the ICU
Royal British Legion still on duty during state of alarm
Fifty-eight arrests and more than 5.5 tonnes of hashish seized in two weeks
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British ambassador calms fears of a 'no-deal Brexit' in open letter
Spain records the largest drop in infections since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic
Spain passes Italy with Covid-19 case total at more than 117,000
The rise in number of Covid-19 cases is slowing down in Spain, figures indicate
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Fuengirola Potros to play in the top flight next season
La Liga must resume before the end of June to be viable, say clubs
Coming out of the tunnel
Novak Djokovic chooses the Costa for his base during the lockdown
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