Concern is growing over the rising number of coronavirus cases in Spain. According to the latest figures, the incidence rate over the last 14 days now stands at 305 per 100,000. With infections on the rise, health experts have called on the public to take care over the Christmas festive season, warning that social gatherings may turn into superspreader events.
This is what happened in Málaga, when a Christmas lunch for health workers at Regional University Hospital triggered an outbreak, with at least 80 coronavirus cases detected. Experts are also concerned about outbreaks in schools. In a bid to contain the spread, Spain will begin vaccinating children between the ages of five and 11 from December 15.
In other news, an English judge has called on Spain to clarify whether emeritus king Juan Carlos I is still a member of the royal family. The question has been raised due to a lawsuit that has been filed against the former monarch by his ex-lover Corinna Larsen. Whether or not it prospers will depend on if the court considers Juan Carlos to be protected by immunity as a sovereign.
And finally, we looked at the rare birds that have been sighted in Spain – including two North American snowy owls who landed in Asturias after being blown off course by a storm.
We hope you enjoy this selection of articles from the EL PAÍS English Edition.
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MELISSA KITSON
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