Costa's hotels set to close, leaving 12,000 people unemployed
Forty-four establishments in the area have already ceased activity with the majority of tourists leaving the area on Monday and few expected to arrive any time soon
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
Military personnel drafted in to Malaga to disinfect main transport hubs
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The Emergency Military Unit (EMU) has been deployed across Spain by the Ministry of Defence as a measure included in the State of Alarm
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Nine tourists remain in isolation in Torremolinos hotel
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A group of visitors of various nationalities, mostly Americans, contracted the coronavirus from their tour guide who came from Italy
Beaches, parks and markets closed on the Costa del Sol
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The Holy Week processions in Seville, Cordoba and Cadiz have already been cancelled due to the threat of coronavirus
Cancellation crisis hits the tourism and travel sector as government offers support
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Up to 30 per cent of reservations made on the Costa del Sol for March and April have been cancelled because of the coronavirus outbreak
Prime minister urges against all but necessary travel as he pledges extra funds to fight Covid-19
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The government will inject 2.8 billion euros into the Health service while Pedro Sánchez has urged the elderly and chronically ill to stay at home
Sport another Covid-19 casualty as fixtures are postponed for two weeks
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After initially saying that La Liga matches would be played behind closed doors, the RFEF confirmed that games would not go ahead at all
Morocco closes Ceuta and Melilla borders to isolate itself from Spain
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This latest move by the Moroccan authorities comes after the suspension of air and maritime routes both to and from Spain until further notice
Spain to close its land borders
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Borders will be closed to travellers who are not Spanish or resident in Spain, though goods will not be halted
Tourists rush to Malaga Airport to escape lockdown as hotels close
Easyjet and Jet2.com are among airlines that have cancelled flights to and from Spain from Tuesday, while Ryanair has reduced its service
Fines between 601 and 30,000 euros for those who fail to comply with lockdown decree
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Police also have the power to arrest those who disobey the order to stay home unless absolutely necessary
Woman, 82, is fifth person with coronavirus to die in Malaga province
The number of cases of coronavirus continues to grow in the area and at Monday lunchtime stood at 235
Andalusian government orders closure of bars, restaurants and non-essential businesses
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President of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno, raised the Emergency Level in the region from 1 to 2 on Saturday
Gibraltar government advises residents not to travel to Spain
The Rock closes catering establishments, tourist attractions and stops religious services, although schools remain open
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Supermarkets limit customer numbers to reduce coronavirus spread
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Security guards at Mercadona and Carrefour will control the flow of customers entering | Both chains recommend going alone and not taking children with you
Coronavirus crisis: emergency decree bans all non-essential movement
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The Spanish government declared a state of alarm on Saturday, ordering the general public to stay at home, unless they need to go out to buy food or medication, to go to and from work, to care for dependents, or go to the bank
Can I go out for a walk or a run? Common questions answered about Spain's new state of alarm
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The government's decree to control the spread of coronavirus restricts the freedom of movement of the general public, although with specific exceptions; this is the interpretation the security forces are making of the instructions, so far
British Ambassador to Spain stresses that the key requirement is to stay at home
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Hugh Elliott has released a video message to inform Brtiish residents and tourists of the "big implications" of the government's emergency decree
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Holy Week processions cancelled throughout the province
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The Malaga brotherhoods have reached this historic decision in agreement with the city hall and the diocese. Around 34,400 people take part every year in the city's Holy Week events, which have a financial impact of 80 million euros
Atajate pays tribute to its women
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The smallest village in Malaga province has recognised the work of women by installing plaques with their names outside 200 houses
Ticket price for Caminito del Rey daredevil walkway to rise
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The cost of a ticket will go up from 10 to 12 euros and the number of visitors per day will be increased to a maximum of 1,500
Two new boutique hotels to open in Estepona in June
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The pair of properties will be the first four-star hotels in the historic centre
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Planet in advance
It really is amazing what human beings are capable of - at both ends of the scale
THE BOTTOM LINE
Teamwork
ANA BARREAlES
For better or worse, getting over this crisis involves taking actions for the good of others
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Left, not right
The newly-elected president of centrist Ciudadanos, Inés Arrimadas, is facing a dilemma
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It's an ill wind...
ANDREW J. LINN
The potential consequences of the coronavirus for the wine trade are serious
Nerja declares war on motor homes with more than 100 fines in one week
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Torrox town hall has received complaints from neighbours who live near areas being used as caravan parks
Torremolinos council agrees payment plan for 1.8-million-euro power bill
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This will avoid any further blackouts on council premises, such as the Goya library, El Bajondillo tourist office and a music school
THE BOTTOM LINE
Scaremongering
When presented with facts that don't necessarily chime with our viewpoint, we're much more inclined to dismiss it à la Donald Trump as "fake news" or, in the case of the coronavirus, "scaremongering"
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Three armed men make off with 200,000 euros after holding up central Marbella bank
Coronavirus testing no longer being carried out on those presenting mild symptoms
Health ministry confirms death of second patient with coronavirus in Malaga province
New northern access to Malaga airport to go ahead but redesign of plan is required
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Fuengirola Potros to play in the top flight next season
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Some 800 athletes take part in Torre del Mar fun run
Walking footballers to raise funds for Malaga children's home
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