Covid-19 measures now in force ahead of Christmas holidays
Capacity limits in restaurants, curfew, and 10-person gatherings among new measures
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Booster vaccine appointments open to ages 50 to 59
Public health authorities approved administering shots to over 40s last Thursday
Spanish president and regional leaders to discuss new Covid restrictions on Wednesday
Covid is a "real risk for the health" of citizens as the new wave has different characteristics
'Get vaccinated,' says Spain’s president and calls for leaders’ meeting
Covid is a "real risk for the health" of citizens as the new wave has different characteristics
Antigen tests sold out in Girona's pharmacies before the Christmas holidays
More tests are expected to arrive next week, as the Pharmaceutical Association says "nobody expected" the sixth wave impact
Omicron variant may already account for 20% of new transmissions in Catalonia
Government advisory committee to meet on Friday to discuss potential new restrictions
Booster shots approved for people 50 and older
Spain and regional governments agree to extend measure to over 40s after older age groups get additional jabs
Catalonia kicks off Covid-19 vaccination drive for kids ages 5 to 11
Over 71,000 appointments for children as authorities encourage boosters for over 60s
Almost 45,000 Covid vaccination appointments booked for 5 to 11s on first day
Health authorities urge people over 60 to get booster shots
Mercabarna food wholesalers expect 10% increase in food sales on last year
Restaurants expect just 60% of reservations this year compared to the 2019 Christmas season, but vaccines mean improvement on 2020
Pandemic in Catalonia worsens as it approaches European average
Covid incidence rate surpasses 400 for first time in 4 months, with ICU pressure increasing
Children's jabs to take place in vaccination sites and by appointment only
Pediatric doses to be given from December 15 but not in schools, as health department reports 5 Omicron cases
Covid-19 vaccine approved for children aged 5-11
Decision comes after European Medicines Agency approves Pfizer pediatric vaccine
56.3% of internationals in Catalonia fully vaccinated against Covid, 18 points below average
South and Central Americans have highest rates, while Eastern Europeans are bottom of rankings
Long lines form outside Fira Barcelona walk-in vaccination site
Health minister says health pass system in restaurants and other establishments is "functioning normally"