Epidemiologists warn that celebrations during the festive season could turn into superspreader events after at least 68 health workers tested positive for the virus following a work lunch
The incidence rate rose 24 points on Monday and is now 199 infections per 100,000 while more people are getting vaccinated ahead of Covid passport requirements
Spanish hospitals have already begun searching for the new strain of the coronavirus, using genetic sequencing as a benchmark but also PCR results
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
The limit will be 100 cases per 100,000 instead of 50, reflecting a changed situation from six months ago when most of the population was unvaccinated
As regulators debate whether or not to recommend the Pfizer vaccine for the under-12s, experts in Spain question whether it is needed if contagion rates stay low
The number of hospital admissions continues to fall, but epidemiologists are calling for caution as the country heads into winter
Only the regions of Murcia and Aragón are maintaining their ban, although face masks and other restrictions remain mandatory across the country
The national incidence has dropped below 50 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, prompting most regions to lift restrictions on social activity
The Health Ministry reported 2,290 infections on Tuesday, the lowest daily figure since July 2020
Pace of immunization drive continues to slow, with experts doubting the country can significantly increase coverage until a vaccine is approved for children
More than 69,000 shots have expired in Catalonia due to insufficient planning, but this can be avoided if schedules are carefully put together and the vials are defrosted gradually
The Scandinavian country has lifted all restrictions, arguing that sooner or later all nations will have to learn to live with the coronavirus
Experts consulted by EL PAÍS believe this is most likely due to this age group being the only one that is unvaccinated. Pfizer has this week announced good results from its vaccine trials for five- to 12-year-olds
More than 600 public health specialists met this week in Spain to discuss everything we now know about Covid-19. Here are their main findings
With doses arriving faster than they can be administered, and four in five residents with at least one shot, the regions are closing down mass-vaccination sites and focusing on strategies to target those aged 20-40
There are no longer any nighttime curfews in the country and only two regions continue to limit social gatherings. The use of face masks when indoors and the closure of nightlife venues will be the last measures to be lifted
The cumulative incidence of the virus over 14 days has fallen below 150 points for the first time since July 1
As students go back to school and staff to their offices, the coming weeks will be key for either relaxing coronavirus measures or maintaining them to combat new spikes
Meanwhile, the 14-day incidence of new infections continues to fall, and nearly 73% of the population is now fully vaccinated. Among youngsters aged 12 to 19, 45.4% have the full protection offered by the vaccines
The percentage of 12- to 19-year-olds with protection now exceeds the figure for the 20-29 and 30-39 groups. The Health Ministry is launching a campaign to encourage vaccination among these segments
This summer has seen nearly 4,000 victims pass away after a confirmed coronavirus infection, with an average age of 80. The fatality rate, however, is seven times lower than that seen during previous surges
The majority of the country’s territories are keeping bars and nightclubs closed. Experts say that the enclosed, poorly ventilated nature of these venues make them the perfect breeding ground for the coronavirus
Meanwhile, the Health Ministry and the regions have given the go-ahead for soccer stadiums to increase their capacity to 60%
Associations are calling for a booster dose in September, but experts say it is only needed for people with compromised immune systems
Nine in 10 people aged 40 and over are completely immunized, and most regions have started to focus on inoculating the 12-and-over population
