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CHILD ABUSE

Spain approves pioneering child protection law

María Sosa Troya/El País|Madrid | 16-04-2021 - 10:45 UTC

The legislation, which was championed by British pianist James Rhodes, extends the statute of limitations for crimes against children and paves the way for a paradigm shift on the rights of minors

CORONAVIRUS

Spain reports 9,663 coronavirus infections, but fourth wave progressing slower than previous three

Miguel Ángel Medina|Madrid | 16-04-2021 - 10:07 UTC

According to the Health Ministry, 8,631,548 people have now received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, which is 18.2% of the total population

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Spain will not require coronavirus tests or quarantines for travelers arriving with ‘vaccine passports’

Pablo Linde/Hugo Gutiérrez|Madrid | 16-04-2021 - 07:17 UTC

The European Union’s ‘Digital Green Certificate’ is due to come into force in June, and will allow for people to arrive in the country ‘in a safer manner,’ according to the Health Ministry

CHILD ABUSE

Spanish police rescue 12-year-old girl sold by her parents

Elisa Lois|Pontevedra | 15-04-2021 - 09:17 UTC

Three people have been arrested after a month-long investigation that led officers from Córdoba in southern Spain to the northwestern city of A Coruña

Education

Why have schools been able to stay open in Spain but not in neighboring countries?

Ignacio Zafra|Valencia | 15-04-2021 - 08:25 UTC

According to a recent study, the country is one of the OECD nations where students have missed out on the fewest days of in-class learning

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Spain reports more than 10,000 new coronavirus cases as fourth wave takes hold

Jessica Mouzo|Barcelona | 15-04-2021 - 07:01 UTC

While contagion rates are rising in most of the country’s regions, they are falling in Valencia, Galicia and Murcia, where the epidemic is more under control

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Spain’s Covid-19 vaccination drive moves on to people in their seventies and high-risk patients

Pablo Linde|Madrid | 14-04-2021 - 10:11 UTC

Consult our breakdown of how immunization is progressing in each region as authorities race to contain a fourth wave of the coronavirus pandemic

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Spain’s immunization goals face new challenge as Janssen vaccine put on hold

María Antonia Sánchez-Vallejo|Nueva York | 14-04-2021 - 07:22 UTC

Although the target of vaccinating 70% of the adult population can still be reached with the other medications, the one-shot dose was set to speed up the rollout

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Spain reports nearly 6,300 new coronavirus cases, adds 100 deaths to official toll

Jessica Mouzo|Barcelona | 14-04-2021 - 08:02 UTC

Although the incidence rate fell slightly from Tuesday, the curve of the epidemic continues to be at very high levels

CORONAVIRUS

Spanish government resists pressure to extend state of alarm

Mikel Ormazabal/Carlos E. Cué|San Sebastián | 13-04-2021 - 09:45 UTC

The Basque Country wants the extraordinary measure to remain in place as it tackles a surge in coronavirus cases, but the executive is counting on the Covid-19 vaccination drive to flatten the curve

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As fourth coronavirus wave gains pace in Spain, experts call for tougher restrictions from regions

Jessica Mouzo|Barcelona | 13-04-2021 - 07:49 UTC

The more-infectious variant first detected in the United Kingdom now accounts for 90% of new infections in some areas, while the incidence rate across the country is approaching an extreme-risk level

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The long-term effects of Covid-19: ‘I have mental lapses and I need help to walk’

Jessica Mouzo|Barcelona | 13-04-2021 - 06:45 UTC

Jordi Alba, a 55-year-old former advertising entrepreneur from Catalonia, is trying to get back his life after three months in intensive care during the first wave of the pandemic

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Spain will use Janssen Covid-19 vaccine for the 70-79 age group

Miguel Ángel Criado/El País | 12-04-2021 - 10:16 UTC

Five million doses of the one-shot treatment are expected to arrive before the start of summer

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Coronavirus in Spain: What restrictions can be expected after the state of alarm ends on May 9?

Jessica Mouzo|Barcelona | 12-04-2021 - 10:35 UTC

Experts predict that limits on social gatherings will remain in place, but say the exact measures will depend on the vaccination drive and the impact of new, more-contagious strains of the virus

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Vaccination drive saves Spain’s care homes: from 771 Covid-19 deaths a week to just two

Jessica Mouzo|Barcelona | 12-04-2021 - 08:29 UTC

Senior residences have seen a 99.7% drop in fatalities and a 98% fall in infections since the end of January. A total 12 of the country’s 17 regions have not reported a single infection

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The enduring scars of Covid-19

Jessica Mouzo|Barcelona | 12-04-2021 - 06:54 UTC

Around 10% of coronavirus sufferers still have symptoms months after being declared cured, and healthcare workers warn about a lack of resources to meet the demand for therapy services

CORONAVIRUS

Madrid reports major rise in missed vaccination appointments fueled by doubts over AstraZeneca

Emilio de Benito/Berta Ferrero/Kiko Llaneras|Madrid | 10-04-2021 - 09:10 UTC

Other regions, meanwhile, say that there has been no drop in attendance, with a record 453,682 inoculations administered across Spain on Wednesday alone

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Fourth coronavirus wave continues to grow in Spain

Emilio Sánchez Hidalgo|Madrid | 09-04-2021 - 09:49 UTC

The 14-day cumulative number of cases per 100,000 inhabitants has risen to 174.52 as it approaches the 250-threshold considered to indicate a situation of “extreme risk”

CORONAVIRUS

Spain opts to use AstraZeneca vaccine for 60- to 69-year-olds

Emilio de Benito/Jessica Mouzo|Madrid | 09-04-2021 - 08:20 UTC

The Public Health Commission has raised the age range after an agreement was reached on the medication by the Health Ministry and the regions. No announcement yet on what will happen for those who have had their first of two shots

BRITONS IN SPAIN

How to get a Covid-19 vaccine if you are a UK national living in Spain

El País|Madrid | 08-04-2021 - 11:12 UTC

British embassy offers information on access to shots, and on organizations that help vulnerable citizens register as residents

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Catalonia introduces new mobility restrictions after Easter spike in coronavirus cases

Blanca Cia|Barcelona | 08-04-2021 - 10:12 UTC

‘Comarcas’ in the northeastern region will be under a perimetral lockdown from Friday, meaning no one can enter or leave without a justified reason

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Spain to stop using AstraZeneca vaccine on people under 60

Jessica Mouzo|A Coruña | 08-04-2021 - 09:19 UTC

Central and regional officials agree to change the strategy following a new report by the European Medicines Agency citing ‘very rare side effects’ of the Anglo-Swedish medication

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Covid-19 occupancy rate in Spain’s ICUs now exceeds 20%

Emilio de Benito|Madrid | 08-04-2021 - 08:41 UTC

According to the latest report, the incidence rate rose more than 25% in Navarre, Castilla y León and the North African exclave city of Ceuta

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Spanish Health Ministry to propose exemptions for mask-wearing while at beach

Emilio de Benito/El País|Madrid | 07-04-2021 - 11:06 UTC

The government wants to revise the new rules so that face coverings do not need to be worn while bathing, playing sport or resting in a fixed spot if a safe distance can be maintained

CORONAVIRUS

What happens when the state of alarm in Spain expires on May 9?

Reyes Rincón|Madrid | 07-04-2021 - 08:31 UTC

According to the central government and several experts, the regions will need legal backing to introduce coronavirus restrictions on movement

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Spain’s Covid-19 vaccination drive maintains pace despite Easter break

Emilio de Benito|Madrid | 07-04-2021 - 07:37 UTC

The regions are administering nearly all the doses that have arrived, meaning speeding up the rollout will depend on the production capacity of pharmaceutical companies

CORONAVIRUS

Spanish prime minister: 33m people will be vaccinated by end of August

Carlos E. Cué/El País|Madrid | 06-04-2021 - 14:11 UTC

Pedro Sánchez sought to convey a note of optimism during a press conference on Tuesday, setting a series of targets for the upcoming months of the Covid-19 vaccination campaign

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