40% of Catalans have private medical insurance, double a decade ago, says survey
Almost half of people between 25 and 49 rely on private health system, and over a fifth overall have private pension plan
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'Vaccine starting to have an effect on population' say health chiefs
Preliminary data suggests that 12 days after first vaccination dose Covid-19 infection is 6 times less likely
WHO says Catalan government can do more against smoking and obesity
World Health Organization approves Catalonia's health planning but recommends tackling new challenges like climate change
First suspected case of coronavirus in Catalonia
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.
New night medical helicopter service launched
Patients in critical condition in remote areas anywhere in the country can now quickly be transferred by air to a hospital even at nighttime
Spanish police 'beat people' and 'pulled them by the hair,' say referendum voters
In day 38 of Catalan trial, people at polling places for 2017 independence vote report "very violent conduct" from officers
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Council of Europe highlights the difficulty of using Catalan in the administration of justice
The European body expressed its concerns regarding the use of Catalan and the Spanish State’s other “regional languages” in the administration of justice and in the health service. The Council of Europe called on the Spanish State to “modify the legal frame” and “guarantee that an appropriate proportion of the administration of justice’s workers” has a “practical knowledge” of the Catalan language. The European body, composed by 47 European countries, approved this Thursday “six recommendations” to solve “some important problems” and make sure that the Spanish State respects the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages.This is the fourth report of this kind, after similar ones were written in 2005, 2008 and 2012. It states that the situation “has improved considerably” in the last four years, especially due to the Autonomous Communities’ efforts.