public health

Anyone living in Catalonia can access the public health system, regardless of residency status

Vaccine against disease to be bought by Spanish government

Almost half of people between 25 and 49 rely on private health system, and over a fifth overall have private pension plan

Protection will remain compulsory in public indoor spaces, public transport and open-air concerts when standing

Public health chief Josep Maria Argimon says 5 million people will have received at least one dose by July 15

Health department also finds two further suspected cases of the South African strain

British variant currently makes up 22% of Covid cases but no "significant increase" in overall infections 

Josep Maria Argimon says "more drastic" measures would be needed if British variant spreads

Antibody tests for any student who is positive to prevent whole classes self-isolating

Check out our guide to all you need to know to claim a Catalan government-issued mask

Catalan News spoke to a number of postgraduates on their life in Catalonia since the public health crisis outbreak

A 33-year-old man from Wuhan had been admitted to hospital with symptoms but tests proved he did not have the virusThe first suspected case of coronavirus in Catalonia has been discarded after health tests on the patient showed he did not have the contagius virus. The Public Health Agency of Catalonia released a statement earlier on Tuesday saying a 33-year-old man from Wuhan, China showed symptoms of the virus on Monday and was admitted to the high risk department of Hospital Clínic in Barcelona. He underwent tests to confirm whether or not he has contracted the coronavirus, and they showed he did not have it. Over 100 people in China have died as a result of the coronavirus. The first case that originated in Europe was confirmed in Germany on Tuesday afternoon by the Bavarian health minister. Symptoms and prevention The most common symptoms of the coronavirus include coughing, sore throat, fever, and a feeling of shortness of breath. In more severe cases, the infection can cause pneumonia, severe difficulty breathing, kidney failure, and even death. The most severe cases usually occur in the elderly, or people with underlying conditions such as heart disease, lung disease, or problems with the immune system. Authorities say that if you exhibit symptoms within 14 days after returning from a trip to Wuhan, Catalan health services must be informed by calling 061. General advice on how to avoid spreading respiratory diseases includes: wash your hands regularly; avoid close contact with people who show signs of respiratory distress, such as coughing or sneezing; maintain a distance of approximately one meter from people with symptoms of acute respiratory infections; cover your mouth and nose with disposable handkerchiefs when coughing or sneezing.

Working group and scientific committee will advise government