Covid-19

Catalan government extends social life times as pandemic situation improves, but indoor areas to remain shut

Spain has approved third doses for elderly and immunocompromised people

Health authorities greenlight administering third dose

Experts advise health authorities to begin administering third doses from October 4

Research group BIOCOMSC forecasts stabilization or ‘minor’ wave of infections in October

5.5 million out of 7.7 million inhabitants are now completely inoculated against Covid-19

Hospitalizations decrease, but most indicators are yet to recover from the fifth wave of the pandemic

Capacity restrictions at religious events lifted, but bars and cultural venues still must close by 12:30 am

Catalan health department to call one million people to encourage vaccination

1.5 million students head back to school for 100% in-person learning

Spain's public health committee accepts it in very specific cases, but says no evidence that advises it for general population

Catalan government will not extend Covid measures that require judicial go-ahead

Despite data suggesting latest wave is easing, severity of health crisis highlighted by summer figures

Catalonia asks Spain to consider requiring Covid certificates for entry into certain establishments

Widespread complaints of misleading guidelines and confusing information