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Miquel Iceta took the oath as territorial policy minister on Wednesday

Veteran politician replaces Carolina Darias, who assumes control of health department after Salvador Illa steps down to run in Catalan election

Politician will be frontrunner of Socialist party in upcoming Catalan election

Despite court rulings and appeals over date change, parliamentary groups are preparing strategies for earlier vote

Despite record infections, health authorities believe current restrictions will be able to curb third wave

Health minister Illa against unilateral ban on UK flights and hopeful for joint EU decision

Pfizer inoculations set to arrive on 26th and be distributed equitably among regions

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

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

Some medical experts urge caution as anticipation over Pfizer vaccine grows 

Catalan government says schools would not necessarily close, as Spain sees confinement as remote possibility

Socialist-led government proposal that grants emergency powers to regional governments divides both pro-independence and unionist camps

Catalonia asks for legal mechanisms to restrict mobility when deemed necessary

Disagreements between Spanish government and regional authorities as legal ruling led to Pedro Sánchez taking over

At-risk people and those working with vulnerable groups will be first to receive shots