Why Christmas in Spain won’t be ‘saved’ this year
Both regional governments and the central administration support keeping coronavirus restrictions in place, but health experts warn these may not be enough to prevent a new spike in cases in January
Coronavirus incidence rate falls across Spain, but remains at ‘very high’ levels
The latest Health Ministry report recorded 12,289 new cases and added 337 deaths to the official toll
Spain’s regions divided on coronavirus Christmas restrictions
A meeting of central and regional health authorities ended with no consensus over the government’s draft plan to keep Covid-19 figures down during the holidays
Spain adds 537 coronavirus deaths to official toll, a new second-wave record
While fatalities rise, new cases, hospitalizations and admissions into intensive care units are on a downward trend, according to the latest Health Ministry report
Spanish government proposes limiting Christmas meetings to six people, 1am curfew on New Year’s Eve
The measures are included in a draft public health document being prepared ahead of the upcoming holiday season
Spanish coronavirus vaccination drive to prioritize care home residents
Health Minister Salvador Illa confirms that immunization will be free, voluntary and administered through the public healthcare system
Coronavirus incidence rate falls in 12 Spanish regions, but deaths continue to rise
The Health Ministry added 356 fatalities to the official toll on Thursday, bringing the average number of daily reported victims this week to close to 300
Spain will require a negative PCR test from travelers coming from more than 60 countries
The measure goes into effect on November 23 and affects residents from most European Union member states
Spain prepares to deal with challenges of coronavirus vaccination campaign
The authorities will have to decide who gets the first 20 million doses of a drug that requires ultra-cold storage
Spain reports first weekend fall in coronavirus cases, but sets new second-wave record for fatalities
According to the latest figures, 52,386 infections have been detected since Friday, while 512 deaths have been added to the official toll
Why is Spain taking longer to respond to the coronavirus pandemic than its European neighbors?
EL PAÍS speaks to experts about why Spanish authorities continue to drag their feet when it comes to introducing measures that have already been applied in several nations with much lower incidence rates
Spanish government to wait ‘two or three weeks’ before taking tougher coronavirus measures
The Health Ministry maintains that more time must pass to assess whether the current restrictions, such as the nighttime curfew and perimetral lockdown, are working
Spanish experts and authorities remain divided on home lockdown
The Asturias region believes the measure will ease the pressure on hospitals, but epidemiologists and the Health Ministry argue it is better to wait and assess the impact of the current coronavirus restrictions
Spain’s new state of alarm: what you can and can’t do
The Spanish Cabinet on Sunday approved a curfew from 11pm to 6am, leaving the regions various options when it comes to restricting mobility
Experts warn Spain’s state of alarm is not a cure-all for the coronavirus crisis
Epidemiologists say impact of the emergency measure will depend greatly on what action regions take
Spanish government planning a new state of alarm that will last for many weeks
The Cabinet is due to meet on Sunday morning to approve the emergency measure, which counts on the backing of the majority of the regions to give them a legal framework for coronavirus restrictions
Spain heads toward another state of alarm
Eight regions and Melilla have already called on the government to implement the emergency measure, which will not necessarily involve a lockdown like the one in the spring. The regions would, however, have greater powers to limit mobility in a bid to curb coronavirus infections
Spain: over one million official coronavirus cases
Patients who survived Covid-19 and medical staff who battled the health crisis tell their stories
Spanish PM warns of ‘tough months’ ahead during coronavirus crisis
In a public address on Friday, Pedro Sánchez called on citizens to limit all non-essential trips and social contact to avoid a repeat of the total lockdown seen in March
Andalusia, Valencia announce curfews to curb coronavirus transmission
After a meeting of health authorities failed to produce an agreement on nationwide restrictions, Spanish regions are taking the initiative to limit nighttime activity
Several Spanish regions to propose curfew as country battles coronavirus surge
Valencia, Castilla y León and Castilla-La Mancha are in favor of nighttime confinements, but Madrid’s position remains unclear
Spain reports highest cumulative number of coronavirus cases: 322.9 infections per 100,000 inhabitants
The latest report from the Health Ministry recorded 13,873 new diagnoses and added 218 victims to the overall death toll
Spain’s new coronavirus alert system shows four regions at ‘extreme risk’ level
A draft project that must still be discussed with regional officials aims to clarify the criteria for adopting restrictions on mobility
Scientists in Spain call for research-based restrictions: ‘Politics are being prioritized over public health’
The country’s top medical and scientific associations are urging political leaders to drop their partisan disputes and make coronavirus-related decisions based on the available evidence
Spain’s coronavirus incidence on ‘red alert’ since August, documents show
Authorities have not released information about the thresholds they are working with, but papers seen by EL PAÍS prove that as early as July they set a top figure of 60 positive cases per 100,000 people
Spain’s criteria for adopting Covid-19 restrictions fall far below global standards
Health experts warn that the measures agreed to by the ministry and the Madrid region are insufficient and come too late to control community transmission
Why has Spain failed to contain the coronavirus pandemic?
Experts blame the surge in Covid-19 cases on overconfidence, lack of resources and planning mistakes in the deescalation process
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