Researchers in Spain gave details of the healthcare worker, who tested positive a few days before Christmas in December 2021 and again in January 2022. The case is further evidence that the Omicron variant can evade immunity from even recent previous infections. The woman, who was fully vaccinated and had received a booster shot 12 days earlier, tested positive in a PCR staff screening test at...
The number of Covid reinfections reported in Spain in the past fortnight has exceeded the total number of repeat infections documented during the rest of the pandemic, according to the latest data from Spanish researchers. In the span of two weeks in late December and early January, 20,890 reinfections were reported in Spain, figures from the state-backed Carlos III Health Institute suggested...
The opening round of Spain’s new professional women’s football league was called off on Saturday after female referees called a strike, demanding professional status and payment in line with the men’s La Liga. Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid were among the teams set to feature on Saturday in the first season of a fully professional women’s league in Spain after its players had campaigned for...
Spain enjoyed an excellent qualifying campaign. La Roja booked their place by finishing top of Group D, six points ahead of the Czech Republic. No one could get close to the Spaniards. They registered seven wins, one draw and no defeats, scoring 48 goals and conceding just once. A team dominated by Barcelona players, it was one that the head coach, Jorge Vilda, sought to make more direct than...
Spain would become the first nation to win the European Championship four times if they can add Euro 2020 to their collection, and while they are widely considered only fourth or fifth favourites behind France, England, Belgium and even Germany, there is plenty of reason to be hopeful they can lift the trophy at Wembley on 11 July. For starters, Luis Enrique’s side are unbeaten in their past 23...
NEW travel rules are in place for Spain, as the Omicron variant has resulted in testing restrictions being introduced across Europe. And with Spain’s Canary and Balearic Islands popular with UK holidaymakers, especially during the winter months, we’ve explained everything you need to know about travelling there. Can I go on holiday to the Canary Islands? The Canary Islands, which...