COVID-19

"We are facing the collapse of primary care," warns the Madrid Medical Association. The new epidemiological situation with the rate of COVID-19 infections on the rise and the emergence of the new omic variant, "of a very high transmission" puts the entire health system in check again. From the AP Bureau of ICOMEM they have published a statement in which they denounce that they face the sanitary collapse if it […]

Following the meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission, the president of the Valencian Government, Ximo Puig, has confirmed that the establishments where the covid certificate will be required will be expanded due to the increase in the number of infections in recent weeks. The Generalitat Valenciana will request the endorsement of the TSJCV to be able to implement this measure as soon as possible. When it comes into force, the covid […]

The curve shows the increase in the cumulative incidence rate to 14 days per 100,000 inhabitants in Spain. At the beginning of December the incidence was around 200 cases per covid-19, two weeks later, reaching 441 cases, near the very high risk. In addition, the number of patients in the ICU also increases, in two weeks the number of patients admitted by coronavirus has almost doubled and seven communities are […]

The omicron variant of coronavirus is spread and multiplies 70 times faster in human bronchi than the delta mutation and the original SARS-CoV-2 virus. This has been confirmed by a team of scientists and researchers from the LKS Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed). In the last few weeks, omni is shooting up contagions all over the world. The positive fact is that it replicates worse, […]

Spain has so far recorded 49 cases of the omicron variant of the coronavirus Of the total infections, more than half are not linked to travel, according to the latest report on the epidemiological situation published on Monday by the Ministry of Health. Concern is growing over the spread of this new mutation, especially in the UK. Andalucía The Minister of Health and Families of the Government of Andalusia has […]

On Saturday, November 11, a major coronavirus outbreak emerged in the Nuestra Señora de Sonsoles hospital in the Ávila Care Complex. As the dates passed, the number of cases increased and the criticism of the management began to rain. Now, the outbreak already leaves a total of 14 dead and 133 cases of Covid-19. Carlos Navarro, Health Care Manager of Ávila, has stated that "it is almost impossible to identify […]

Experts from the vaccine presentation will discuss on Wednesday the possibility of extending the age range for the administration of the third dose of the covid-19 vaccine. At this meeting it can be decided that the next ones will be those over 40 and will also discuss whether or not to extend it to essential workers. Tomorrow, Wednesday, they meet to discuss this issue, which the President of the European […]

The vaccination of children is the measure that completes the Community vaccination strategy. It has been one of the main objectives of the EMA which, in recent months, has made every effort to advance its authorisation. The goal was always that it could be approved before the end of 2021 but, after several technical discussions with the Pfizer company, it was possible to bring it forward to 25 November, when […]

Research to find out if a person is infected with coronavirus continues to advance day after day in the world of science. In addition to the well-known PCR and antigen tests, Japanese scientists have developed masks that glow in ultraviolet light if they contain traces of coronavirus. Several studies have shown that the results are promising. The most curious thing is that they have been made from ostrich eggs. The […]