Face masks could be mandatory again in hospitals
Government opens door to recommending measure again if cases, now low, rise in winter
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Mandatory use of face masks in medical centers extended for another week
Catalan government says peak of flu season is over, but wants to remain cautious
Masks to be mandatory in Catalan hospitals again after surge in respiratory viruses
Reduced staff for holidays and absences due to flu or Covid-19 put pressure on hospitals
Hospitals in Catalonia experience 'complicated' weeks as flu cases soar
Experts predict spike in infections next week as people return to work
Flu cases and Covid-19 hospital admissions increase in Catalonia
Influenza infections have surpassed last year's peak, and coronavirus hospitalizations are on the rise
Acute respiratory infections surge in Catalonia, flu cases double among children
Influenza was most common infection, with cases booming in 0-14 age group in one week
Flu 'stresses' hospitals as peak of disease expected next week
1.2 million vaccinated for flu as authorities recommend vulnerable groups to get jab
Over 60s will be able to book second Covid booster appointments from Monday
Pregnant people and other risk groups will also be able to get vaccinated from mid-October
First cases of joint Covid and flu detected as sixth wave peak still some way off
Catalan authorities say public health system "overloaded", although not brought to a standstill
Blood-giving marathon reaches over 9,000 donations
Flu deemed as main reason for slight decline compared to last year
Blood donating marathon aims high
Catalan Health Department expects 8,000 people to take part in one week
Swine flu complications might be linked to gene failure
Scientists from the Vall d'Hebron Institute for Research in Barcelona find that patients are more likely to develop respiratory difficulties when there is a failure in the activation of immune response genes.