Jessica Mouzo

The Spanish Health Ministry reported 7,461 new infections on Tuesday and added 443 deaths to the official toll

The 14-day cumulative number of infections per 100,000 inhabitants has fallen, but remains above the 250-threshold considered to indicate a situation of extreme risk

Several territories, such as Madrid, are relaxing measures, even though the incidence level nationwide remains above 250 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, considered to indicate a situation of “extreme risk”

While many major European cities are implementing strict measures, the Spanish capital has a relaxed approach despite warnings from experts about the risks when infection rates remain high

The improved situation has sparked debate about whether restrictions for seniors should be eased, with some arguing for caution and others highlighting the emotional needs of residents

The 14-day cumulative number of infections per 100,000 inhabitants has fallen below 600, prompting several regions to consider relaxing restrictions despite being double the extreme-risk level

With more work but no new resources, doctors and nurses say they are “exhausted,” with many at risk of mental illness or on leave for post-traumatic stress

The overall incidence of cases continues to fall across Spain, but the authorities are warning that people should not ‘drop their guard,’ with a possible fourth wave on the way

Hundreds of people, including political leaders, retired doctors and family members of health workers, have received the vaccine even though they are not part of the first priority group

Regions across the country have introduced new restrictions that create similar conditions to last spring’s home confinement, while stopping short of shelter-in-place orders

The reduced shipment of the Pfizer-BioNTech treatment has raised concerns about whether the government will be able to reach its goal of having 70% of the population vaccinated by summer

Pressure on country’s hospitals continues to rise, with 19,000 patients currently being treated. The government is ruling out another home lockdown for now

Valencia and Catalonia are seeing non-essential procedures suspended, but Madrid has so far been affected more by the snow left by Storm Filomena this past weekend

The health minister admits the epidemiological situation is “very worrying” while some experts are calling for a new home lockdown in order to flatten the curve

The 14-day cumulative number of cases per 100,000 inhabitants is once again above the 250-mark, considered to be extreme risk by the Spanish authorities

Sunday saw the first immunizations administered to residents of senior homes, but Health Minister Salvador Illa called on the population ‘not to let its guard down’

The regional government says that the epidemiological situation has “stabilized,” but it is waiting to see the impact that reopening the hostelry sector will have

Many Spaniards living abroad are complaining about the hassle and expense of observing the new requirements introduced by their government ahead of the holiday season

The Health Ministry added 351 victims to the official toll on Wednesday, bringing the cumulative number of fatalities in the past week to 1,346

Asturias, in northern Spain, will instead close all non-essential businesses from Wednesday in a bid to contain the spread of the coronavirus

The Health Ministry added 155 Covid-19 fatalities to the overall death toll, and put the cumulative 14-day incidence rate at 349 infections per 100,000 inhabitants

Experts warn that the public should expect a cycle of these confinements, and that infection rates will remain high unless there is a repeat of March’s strict lockdown

The two sides have agreed that coronavirus criteria will be uniform for all cities in Spain with more than 100,000 inhabitants

Health Minister Salvador Illa warns that “there are tough weeks up ahead for Madrid,” and that “it is necessary to act resolutely to take control of the pandemic in this region”

Minister Salvador Illa says there is a “broad consensus” for the measure with regional governments, and Catalan authorities have already announced they will implement the change from next week

Nearly 170 victims have been added to the overall death toll, with more than 11,000 Covid-19 patients currently in hospital

Gyms and cinemas may reopen in both areas, while strict confinement in Segriá area will be lifted