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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

Every year, around 80 species whose natural habitat is far from the Iberian peninsula are sighted by enthusiastic birdwatchers who don’t mind long trips and longer waits to get a glimpse of these uncommon visitors

Ash, gases and lava have destroyed large swathes of forested area, but experts say the sturdy ‘Pinus canariensis’ will be able to recover

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

Catalonia has confirmed two infections of the omicron variant, and is registering high demand for vaccines as ‘Covid passport’ comes into force

Thanks to the legislation – which was only opposed by the far-right Vox party – pets and wild species will no longer be considered as ‘objects’ in the Spanish Civil Code

The regional health department confirmed that the 62-year-old, fully vaccinated patient has the new variant and shows mild symptoms. Two more suspected cases are also under investigation

Eight of the country’s territories have received permission from the courts to require the document for access to places such as bars, nightclubs and hospitals

DNA testing has confirmed that the 19-year-old was raised by parents with whom she had no genetic link. The victim is seeking €3 million in damages from regional health authorities in La Rioja

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

Visitors from the United Kingdom who are not EU residents will now only be able to enter the country if they are fully vaccinated, while those from ‘high-risk’ areas will need to provide a negative Covid test in addition to proof of vaccination

Spanish Health Ministry recommends limiting the number of guests at Christmas gatherings as the coronavirus incidence rate rises to 208 cases per 100,000 inhabitants over 14 days

Office dinners, meals out with friends and family, car rides and end-of-year celebrations are the perfect breeding ground for the virus, but preventive measures can lower the likelihood of infection

Experts are hoping that the molten rock will come to a stop before it further damages an area that has been evacuated three times already

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

Lava flow is affecting previously spared areas of the Spanish island, while an increase in tremors and emissions suggests the volcano is becoming more active

Hospitals in countries where there is higher vaccination coverage appear to be faring better, but there are examples that suggest caution is needed both on the continent and on Spanish territory

The move was announced on Friday by Health Minister Carolina Darias, who told state broadcaster TVE that the proposal would be taken to the next Cabinet meeting, on Tuesday of next week

Two victims, one who uses a monitoring device that warns her if her abuser is close by and another who is monitored via WhatsApp, recount their experiences to EL PAÍS after they reported their partners

Regional education chief defends the current immersion program and urges principals to ignore a decision that would mean delivering at least 25% of classes in the national tongue

Demonstrations were held in several cities, with demonstrators rallying together to call for an end to killings of women and girls: 37 victims have been recorded just this year

The measure is aimed at curbing contagions in the Spanish region, where the incidence rate has risen to 170 cases per 100,000 over 14 days

The elderly are 25 times more at risk of dying from the disease if unvaccinated, according to figures from the Spanish Health Ministry

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