Cantabria has lifted the use of the digital certificate and Catalonia and Andalusia are planning to follow suit. But experts warn measures are still needed to curb the sixth wave
The new variant of the virus is causing a feeling of chaos among citizens given the high numbers of infections. Experts are warning that the health system could be overwhelmed once more
The regional meeting on Wednesday failed to produce strict common guidelines, with authorities opting instead for more relaxed measures to curb the spike in cases
With cases continuing to rise – more than 60,000 were recorded in 24 hours – experts are calling for stricter restrictions and common guidelines for all the country
The spike in coronavirus cases is also putting primary healthcare system under great pressure, as long lines of people wait to get tested
The Public Health Commission agrees that vaccinated close contacts will not have to quarantine for 10 days, but they will have to limit their activities to just the essential
With coronavirus cases on the rise, epidemiologists assess which types of restrictions are more effective at reducing transmission
With transmission rates rising 60%, five regions are due to propose that outdoor masking be reintroduced, while Catalonia has proposed a curfew in its territory
With cases on the rise, EL PAÍS reviews the health recommendations on close contacts, quarantines and confirming Covid-19 infections
The rise in coronavirus cases is putting pressure on the country’s healthcare system, but the situation remains under control thanks to the vaccination drive. Primary centers, however, warn they are already overwhelmed
Purchases of the diagnostic kits shot up 115% in November, compared to October, but epidemiologists are concerned that the results are not always conclusive
At least 11 infections of the omicron variant have been confirmed in the country, two of which have no connection to travel to South Africa
Experts are concerned the situation could worsen due to the appearance of the new omicron variant, while in Málaga, an outbreak has been detected in a hospital, with 68 cases recorded
The Health Ministry has updated its instructions for Covid-19 detection and attention, which also include isolation for anyone who has had exposure to cases of the beta or gamma strains of the coronavirus
More than 72,000 doses were administered in the last week, a 25% rise on the previous seven days. Meanwhile, nearly four million people have received a booster shot
Coronavirus infections continue to rise, with the incidence rate jumping seven points to 132 per 100,000 on Tuesday
With around 90% of the target population now immunized, Spanish hospital figures show that vaccine protection remains robust against the most serious forms of Covid-19
The Basque Country has requested permission from the courts to require a vaccination certificate for people visiting bars and nightclubs as well as restaurants
With hospital admissions on an upward trend and infections jumping 67% in two weeks, some regions are considering new measures to curb the spread of Covid-19
Around 30 cases of the mutation have been detected in Spain, but epidemiologists say it does not appear to be more aggressive and are calling for calm
The national incidence has dropped below 50 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, prompting most regions to lift restrictions on social activity
The Public Health Commission will today debate the measure, which would see cancer patients and residents of senior homes, among others, given this extra dose
Experts are calling on the Spanish public not to drop their guard despite the improving data. While more of the population is vaccinated, there is still risk of contagion
The unvaccinated population in the country largely falls into three categories: anti-vaxxers, people with concerns and those who have had an infection and must wait before getting their first dose
According to a study from the Catalan government, the number of infections among concert-goers at Vida, Canet Rock and Cruïlla was 76% higher than those recorded in the control group
The fourth objective set by the government has been met, with 53% of the country’s population now enjoying the full protection offered by the Covid-19 vaccines
Parliament is poised to vote on the government’s recent decision to relax the obligation in low-risk situations, at a time when some regional officials want to go back to tougher rules