Daily news for February 05, 2021 | EL PAÍS in English

Rules for how many people may sit at tables in Madrid bars and restaurants have just been changed.

Several Spanish regions announce restrictions for the coming days despite a slight drop in the national incidence rate

The engine-propelled submarine, the fan, foosball tables, the Spanish guitar and the crank pencil sharpener are some of the items that Spaniards either invented or improved.

The Museum of Comfort: a celebration of Spanish inventions the world couldn’t live without

Sergio C. Fanjul|05 Feb 2021 - 12:17UTC

A slew of objects has been created or improved on by Spaniards, either for the advancement of science or for everyday use. From the engine-propelled submarine to the Chupa-Chups lollipop, these creations are now showcased in a virtual gallery on Instagram

People walk by a recreation of an untitled mural painted by artist Keith Haring in New York.

OPINION

Rising to the challenge: how to ensure an equitable response to the Covid-19 pandemic

Joshua Setipa|05 Feb 2021 - 11:49UTC

The global health community must urgently rise to the gravity of this moment and not repeat the mistakes of the HIV/AIDS crisis, when poor policies were paid for in human lives

A 67-year-old man receives the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in Britain.

CORONAVIRUS

Spain rules out administering AstraZeneca vaccine to over-65s

Pablo Linde|Madrid|05 Feb 2021 - 11:01UTC

The age limit– which could even be lowered to 55 – means that the country will need to review its current vaccination plan to prioritize other vulnerable groups or essential workers