Coronavirus deaths go up to ten in Malaga province after four more reported in one day
According to official figures, there were 333 cases of infections in the province by Wednesday lunchtime
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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
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
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
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
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
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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
Norwegian sends in giant Dreamliner to rescue tourists trapped in Malaga
The airline used the 344-seater plane to carry as many people as possible back to Norway
If you have to leave the house, you must go alone, warn the Guardia Civil
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They have also stressed that nobody is permitted to go running, go for a walk, play sport or take exercise outdoors, even if their doctor has told them to do so
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
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
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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
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
Gibraltar government advises residents not to travel to Spain
The Rock closes catering establishments, tourist attractions and stops religious services, although schools remain open
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
Coronavirus crisis: residents must stay at home, urges town hall
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The Nerja Foreigners Department has warned residents and tourists who continue go for walks and to the beach that they will be stopped by police
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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
Walking in the footsteps of the Apostle of Ireland
Father Gerard Daly organises numerous events in Benalmádena that celebrate the Celtic culture
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
Snow on the Ronda-San Pedro road
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A layer of white covered the road early on Tuesday morning
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Planet in advance
It really is amazing what human beings are capable of - at both ends of the scale
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Teamwork
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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...
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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
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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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