Waiting time in Catalan public hospitals' emergency units surpasses an hour on average
Time reduced in 2023, but still 60% higher than 2010, when people waited for 40 minutes
Time reduced in 2023, but still 60% higher than 2010, when people waited for 40 minutes
Catalan government says peak of flu season is over, but wants to remain cautious
Reduced staff for holidays and absences due to flu or Covid-19 put pressure on hospitals
Experts predict spike in infections next week as people return to work
Spanish authorities, in charge of measure, have said no plans to ease regulations this autumn
Catalan authorities say public health system "overloaded", although not brought to a standstill
Top epidemiologist warns tighter restrictions are needed to bring infections to a halt
Covid-19 coordinators say metrics seen during low points between waves are getting increasingly higher
Predictions foresee 1,300 patients, with 900 due to Covid-19
Hospitalizations and patients in ICUs to continue on the rise, but increase in transmissions beginning to slow down, says government
All main Catalan hospitals take part from January 8 until January 15
Health department raises concerns that second wave of the pandemic could undermine non-covid care
Increases vary across the territory, where some medical centers are nearing a situation of “saturation”