catalonia coronavirus

Strict measures in place again after new transmissions skyrocket, especially among young people

Latest figures and measures, vaccine update and a look the social and economic effects of the pandemic

Authorities bring back restrictions and urge booster take-up as sixth wave escalates 

8 out of 10 residents 40 and over have already received both doses, with age groups between 20 and 34 seeing lowest rates

Health minister backs implementing obligatory Covid passports instead of having to close certain industries

5.5 million out of 7.7 million inhabitants are now completely inoculated against Covid-19

Capacity restrictions at religious events lifted, but bars and cultural venues still must close by 12:30 am

Inoculation rate significantly lower than average

Outbreak risk and transmission rate begin to decrease but still near all-time high

The number of Covid-19 patients in ICUs is now the lowest it has been in 10 months

42% of population have had at least one jab while anyone over 40 can book appointment

All adults will be eligible to get the jab this summer, say health authorities

Government urges citizens to be ‘responsible’ and will ask court to keep limit of gatherings to six people