230,000 hens to be culled after bird flu confirmed in Lleida region
Health alert activated and restrictions within a 10-km radius put in place
Health alert activated and restrictions within a 10-km radius put in place
Peak of the epidemic to arrive in coming days, likely to exceed last year's episode
Government opens door to recommending measure again if cases, now low, rise in winter
Catalan government says peak of flu season is over, but wants to remain cautious
Reduced staff for holidays and absences due to flu or Covid-19 put pressure on hospitals
Experts predict spike in infections next week as people return to work
Influenza infections have surpassed last year's peak, and coronavirus hospitalizations are on the rise
Influenza was most common infection, with cases booming in 0-14 age group in one week
1.2 million vaccinated for flu as authorities recommend vulnerable groups to get jab
Pregnant people and other risk groups will also be able to get vaccinated from mid-October
Catalan authorities say public health system "overloaded", although not brought to a standstill
Flu deemed as main reason for slight decline compared to last year
Catalan Health Department expects 8,000 people to take part in one week