covid

Barcelona's Hospital Clínic epidemiologist Anna Llupià explains why rapid tests are not as reliable as some think

System will not operate on first come, first served basis after website to request past help failed

Government says 70% of the population to be immunized against coronavirus next year

Divisions include all inhabitants while health professionals, care home users and people with serous disabilities will come first

Cabinet does not expect a delay as opposition requests consensus and ensuring safety measures to vote

Number in ICUs now below 500 but authorities aim for under 300

Researchers advise against use of malaria drug promoted by Donald Trump

Venue aims to show capacity limits should be adapted

Health workers and disabled people also among first to get doses; vaccine will not be obligatory

Catalonia’s plan to ease coronavirus measures and resume activities

Travellers will have to acquire a Covid-19 test before travel

“Single strategy” plan will begin in January and aims to give “equal access” to all priority groups

Group warns up to 75% of companies in sector could close after u-turn means they cannot open in first de-escalation phase

Shows are already planned for the festive season with a 50% capacity cap

Self-testing kits will be available in pharmacies in hunt “to find the virus”