Jessica Mouzo

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

The 14-day national incidence of the virus is now above 500 cases per 100,000 inhabitants once more. The pressure on the healthcare system is still much lower than in other waves, but some hospital procedures are being rescheduled in regions such as Catalonia and the Balearic Islands

The Health Ministry is planning on passing a decree that will make home-testing kits available to members of the public without the need for a prescription

With the incidence rate rising to 368 per 100,000 inhabitants, the Valencia region has approved a curfew in 32 municipalities, while Catalonia is seeking to limit public and private social gatherings

According to the latest Health Ministry report, the more contagious strain accounts for 11% of cases, but experts warn that the real figure is much higher

The latest report included 14,137 new infections, and added 18 fatalities to the overall death toll. The two-week incidence of the virus rose 20 points in a day to 225

Experts say that even if younger people were to be immunized this would not immediately bring down contagion rates and that the older population must still be prioritized