He also cited the countrys high vaccination rate of over 80.Its clear that we are in a situation radically different, Snchez told reporters during his year-end press conference.We are better and more prepared to confront the omicron variant. Snchez confirmed that a panel of regional chiefs and central health authorities would debate a proposal to shorten the mandatory isolation period for individuals who test positive but display no COVID-19 symptoms.Spanish authorities are considering reducing the period from 10 to five days, following the United States, Greece and other countries.