The feared third wave of the coronavirus after Christmas is getting worse in Spain, and is forcing the countryâs regional governments to take action. After relaxing restrictions for the holiday season, which saw a spike in social interaction, and given the rise in daily infections and increased pressure on hospitals, coronavirus measures are once again being revised.
On Tuesday, the central Health Ministry reported 25,438 new cases and added 408 fatalities to the official death toll. Whatâs more, the 14-day cumulative number of coronavirus cases per 100,000 inhabitants now stands at 454, well about the 250-limit that the ministry considers to be extreme risk. The effect of last weekâs Kingsâ Day celebrations is yet to be seen in the figures.