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HEALTH chiefs in Spain are waiting for expert opinion over potential side effects of the AstraZeneca jab before increasing age groups of groups to receive the vaccination. The European Medicines Agency is evaluating research into possible thrombosis cases where blood clots have been reportedly triggered in people who have received the shot. The European Union’s health regulator, the EMA has recommended AstraZeneca continues to be used; in a press release […]

NEW measures for the Valencia region will allow a controlled and cautious recovery from the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic. President of the autonomous region Ximo Puig tweaked existing restrictions to come into force on Monday March 15 and continue until April 12. Under pressure from the hospitality sector, he allowed cars, cafes and restaurants to use all their terrace space and open a third of the interior – […]

THE hospitality industry across Valencia has warned of a ‘fiasco’ if cafes, bars and restaurants are again prevented from opening the inside of premises. The regional government is about to review coronavirus health restrictions but insiders maintain interiors must remain shut for at least another 15 days. The hard-hit sector hit back warning of a ‘debacle’ as traditional holidays and celebrations approach - and accusing the authority of a ‘lack […]

Sanidad agrees to close all communities except the Balearic and Canary Islands. The Easter curfew will start at 11:00 pm, but can be brought forward by an hour. Easter in Spain will be marked by coronavirus restrictions agreed between the Government and the autonomous communities. According to the final plan, mobility between communities will not be allowed in any territory, except the Balearic and Canary Islands, and the curfew will […]

THE owners of bars and restaurants are calling for the Valencia regional government to further relax Covid-19 restrictions as infection rates continue to fall dramatically. The government meets tomorrow to discuss the next step in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic and the possibility of further easing rules. Since March 1, cafes, bars and restaurants have been able to open 75% of terraces until 18.00 but inside areas have remained […]

Data on coronavirus vaccination in Europe are far removed from those provided by countries such as the United States or Israel, where 32.7% and 57% of the population, respectively, have already received at least the first dose. The vaccination process against coronavirus is progressing at different rates in each part of the world. Israel is the leading country, with 57 per cent of its population having already received at least […]