Cases of coronavirus rise sharply in Malaga, with 154 new cases in one day
The total number of cases went up to 819 on Wednesday with 14 deaths since the previous day
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
Los Monteros, first Marbella hotel inspected for use as makeshift overflow hospital
Since the government ordered all hotels to close across Spain, establishments are being selected to be adapted for coronavirus patients with less serious symptoms to free up hospital beds
Driving licences in Spain will not expire during state of alarm
DOMÉNICO CHIAPPE
Validity of licences will be extended up to 60 days after the end of the coronavirus emergency situation
MALAGA
Evangelical church service stopped by police in Malaga
J. C. / Á. F.
Dozens of Christians were ordered to leave their meeting room after breaking the lockdown to attend worship
Pressure on health service mounts as plea goes out for more resources from masks to staff
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The national Health ministry has said it will urgently add an extra 50,000 health workers
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
ENVIRONMENT
Pollution levels drop in Malaga due to coronavirus lockdown
Ignacio Lillo
Carbon monoxide emissions in the city have fallen by 40 per cent because of the lack of traffic
Holy Week processions cancelled throughout the province
Antonio M. Romero / JesÚs Hinojosa
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
Spanish state of alarm to be extended for two more weeks
PAULA DE LAS HERAS
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will seek approval from Congreso to maintain lockdown conditions until mid-April
Firms queue up to submit ERTE layoff requests as government announces financial aid
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Initial discontent among self-employed that aid did not include a reprieve on their Social Security payments appears to have been addressed
New technologies allow students to keep learning during the lockdown
Since schools closed due to the coronavirus crisis, pupils have been engaging with their teachers via virtual platforms, as on-site lessons are replaced by online tuition
Local charities step up to help the vulnerable during coronavirus crisis
Volunteer organisations will endeavour to help the elderly during the lockdown but the disruption is limiting the services they can offer
Coronavirus cases rise to 484 in Malaga province with 23 deaths
MATÍAS STUBER / MELCHOR SÁIZ-PARDO
Figures for Spain reach 28,000 cases, with 1,720 deaths, 394 in 24 hours
Up to 55,000 job losses expected across Andalucía as tourists head home and hotels close
The region is set to lose eight million tourists and six billion euros from its economy as the coronavirus has a devastating effect on the tourism sector
Gibraltar increases preventive measures and steps up preparations for new cases
Two people who were previously confirmed as having Covid-19 have completely recovered and the government says there are currently eight active cases
Low-cost airline Ryanair to stop practically all flights from next Tuesday
The company is contacting all affected passengers by email
Gibraltar goes into "total social lockdown" from Tuesday
The chief minister explained on Sunday that people will still be able to go out for a run or a walk, as long as they keep their distance from others
Hotels donate unused food and equipment to charities before closing down
The Parador group has given eight tonnes of food to help the most vulnerable and 137,000 pairs of disposable gloves to the authorities
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Don't panic: there's no risk of supplies of fresh produce running out in Malaga
FRANCISCO JIMÉNEZ
More than 100 tonnes of fish, fruit and vegetables are brought to Mercamalaga every day and in many cases prices have dropped
American tourist, 70, with coronavirus dies in Ronda hospital
Vanessa Melgar / Ángel Escalera
A 73-year-old retired doctor died on Friday in Malaga's Clínico hospital
Who will be in charge of Malaga CF once the judicial administrator leaves?
ANTONIO GÓNGORA
The court has ordered that the ownership of the club passes back to NAS Spain 2000, led by the BlueBay hotel group
Inditex sees drastic sales drop in black week for the Spanish stock market
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The owner of Zara and many other high-street clothing brands, said on Wednesday that its worldwide sales had dropped 24 per cent during the first half of March
MUSIC MAKER
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
THE EURO ZONE
Left, not right
The newly-elected president of centrist Ciudadanos, Inés Arrimadas, is facing a dilemma
food & drink
It's an ill wind...
ANDREW J. LINN
The potential consequences of the coronavirus for the wine trade are serious
Snow on the Ronda-San Pedro road
IGNACIO LILLO
A layer of white covered the road early on Tuesday morning
Hitman gang responsible for killing Marbella nightclub owner brought down with ten arrests
JUAN CANO / ÁLVARO FRÍAS
The arrests came after a year-long joint investigation with police in the Netherlands
Ex-Malaga coach Joaquín Peiró dies, aged 84
The coach, who had a successful playing career with Atlético Madrid and in Italy, took the side from Segunda to Europe
King gives up inheritance from his father amid corruption probe
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Felipe VI has stripped Don Juan Carlos of his grant to pay for his household as scandal involving Corinna Larsen deepens
Davidovich: "All we can do is train whichever way we can and await news"
PEDRO LUIS ALONSO
The up-and-coming Malaga tennis player is worried about the effect of this stoppage on the rankings and the remainder of the calendar
Two shootouts in one night break the silence of a deserted Malaga
ÁLVARO FRÍAS / JUAN CANO
Three men were arrested and four firearms confiscated following shootouts in the space of minutes in the La Trinidad and La Palmilla areas on Wednesday morning
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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