First two cases of new Omicron sub-variant in Catalonia confirmed
Health authorities report new strain could be more transmissible but they "lack evidence on severity"
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60% of Covid cases in Catalonia are British variant
Catalan government considering timetable for easing restrictions before Easter
Covid could reduce life expectancy in Catalonia by up to 1.5 years
British variant currently makes up 22% of Covid cases but no "significant increase" in overall infections
First case of South African Covid-19 variant detected in Catalonia
Strain detected in a patient from Barcelona with no link to a journey to or from the African country
Spain extends UK flight ban for non-residents again
British strain accounts for fewer than 5% of new Covid-19 cases but rapid spread feared
Spain extends UK flight ban for non-residents until February 2
Cabinet justifies decision by citing "uncertainties" over the scope of the new variant
First case of new Covid-19 strain reported in Catalonia
Health officials say more cases ‘likely’ as traveller flying from the UK tests positive