Court rejects renewed attempt to extend curfew in Catalonia
Government blocked from reimposing measure in Barcelona and 60 other towns
Covid-19
Catalonia surpasses 5 million people fully vaccinated
Over 63% of population is fully inoculated
Catalan authorities ask High Court for stricter curfew criteria
4,000 people dispersed in Barcelona after nightly stay-at-home order lifted
Curfew extension authorised for only 19 of the requested 148 municipalities
Barcelona no longer included in stay-at-home orders as High Court sets application criteria at 7-day incidence rate of 250
Catalonia hits 70% first dose vaccine milestone
A total of 61.9% of the population are fully immunized against Covid-19
Government requests curfew extension and lowering of incidence rate to apply it
Nightly stay-at-home orders currently in towns with 250 fortnightly cases per 100,000 population but authorities lowers level to 125
Barcelona hospitality industry divided over question of Covid passports
Bioethics experts question the possible measure, while lawyers argue that the move would have no legal basis
Over 60% of population now fully vaccinated against Covid-19
Health department says up to 10% of people are not showing up for second dose appointments
New Covid vaccine developed in Catalonia to go to human trials
Jab by Hipra pharmaceutical firm will be given to volunteers aged between 18-39
Vaccine rollout opened to all over 12s with no prior appointment needed
Inoculation campaign extended further following a drop in requests for jabs during summer holidays
Curfew extended to 176 municipalities until August 20
Covid-19 restrictions to remain in place for another two weeks in Catalonia following High Court decision
People vaccinated abroad can now get Covid certificate in Catalonia
Citizens must present proof of vaccination at CAP to receive EU covid passport
Risk of hospitalization 23 times higher for pregnant women without Covid vaccine
Inoculation rate significantly lower than average
Covid infection rate among July festival goers 76% higher than average
Over 2,000 people who attended Vida, Canet Rock, or Cruïlla later tested positive for the virus, say health authorities
Adolescents aged 12 to 15 can now book Covid vaccine
Appointments available through the official website