Pandemic in Spain: News on vaccines, variants and infection rates

A selection of the best stories and features from EL PAÍS

¿No puedes verlo bien? Prueba a abrirlo en tu navegador Dear readers, The coronavirus pandemic dominated the headlines once again this week as more news emerged on vaccines, variants and case numbers. On Wednesday, Spanish authorities announced that recipients of the Janssen vaccine would be offered a booster shot of Pfizer or Moderna after a study found the former to be less effective against Covid-19 than the other two. Meanwhile, in Valencia the regional government expressed concern this week about the rise in coronavirus infections among tourists in Benidorm. Of the latest cases detected in the Spanish city, 53% were among the foreign population. Health experts in Spain are also keeping a close eye on the delta plus variant of the coronavirus, which has now been found in seven regions. Only around 30 cases, however have been identified, and epidemiologists say there is currently no cause for alarm. And finally, EL PAÍS rode with a Spanish truck driver for four days, all the way to the UK and back, to find out why younger generations are no longer interested in the job. We hope you enjoy this selection of articles from the EL PAÍS English Edition. Thanks for reading. Melissa Kitson Delta plus variant: The coronavirus strain that has Spanish experts on alert Around 30 cases of the mutation have been detected in Spain, but epidemiologists say it does not appear to be more aggressive and are calling for calm Spain to offer Pfizer or Moderna booster shot to recipients of single-dose Janssen vaccine The decision was taken on Tuesday by the Health Ministry and the regions after the medication, from Johnson & Johnson, was found in a study to be less effective against Covid-19 than the other two Why the closure of an Algerian gas pipeline is bad news for Spain With winter around the corner and the price of energy skyrocketing, Madrid has sent a minister to Algiers to seek assurances that supply will be guaranteed Brussels reacts coolly to Spain's proposal for curbing high energy prices France, Greece and Hungary show a positive response to the plan but the EU Commission is unwilling for the moment to make significant changes to the existing system Podemos lawmaker quits party, vows to go to European court over controversial loss of seat in Spain Alberto Rodríguez has hired the legal team of ex-Catalan premier Carles Puigdemont to prove he should not have been stripped of his status because of a prison conviction involving 2014 events Spanish government to ban advertising aimed at children of unhealthy foods such as chocolate, juices and ice creams The Consumer Affairs Ministry has announced it will use the strict guidelines set out by the World Health Organization as the basis for what can and can't be shown to youngsters on TV, radio, internet, social media and apps Trial begins for American who got caught up in 2019 Catalan street protests Charles A. Pittman faces six years in prison and possible deportation for unsuccessfully attempting to burn a trash container during demonstrations to support the leaders of the 2017 secession attempt As clocks go back this weekend in Spain, there are few energy savings to be made say experts At 3am Sunday the time will return to 2am, ushering in the winter timetable. More and more countries, however, are questioning whether the practice should continue Why nobody wants to be a trucker anymore EL PAÍS rode with a Spanish truck driver for four days, all the way to the UK and back, to find out why younger generations are no longer interested in the job Weekend getaway to La Palma: The volcano tourists flocking to see the eruption Residents of the Spanish island are annoyed by the influx of visitors, while the tourism industry warns this is just a short-term situation and that the outlook for the sector is bleak Why our online lives in Spain must take an obligatory route through Madrid An ageing industrial park in the capital is the unlikely location for the data centers that host servers for digital giants such as Facebook, Google and Netflix. Could a rebranding help the area get a new lease of life? UK tourists return to Benidorm: 'Everything is easy here' Normal life is coming back to the famous Spanish city but the pandemic is still a source of concern. Coronavirus cases are rising, although hospital admissions remain stable Vaccinating children against Covid-19: Is it justified in low-risk scenarios? As regulators debate whether or not to recommend the Pfizer vaccine for the under-12s, experts in Spain question whether it is needed if contagion rates stay low Spanish police duo sidelined for their award-winning work against animal abuse Two officers from Alcalá de Henares are taking their case to court, claiming harassment by their superiors who allegedly told them to focus on other crimes The high cost (and growing appeal) of single living The number of one-person households continues to grow globally, with implications for the economy and public policy El Roto El Roto cartoon, October 28, 2021 OPINION Prostitution: How to regulate its abolition No other sector is so exposed to blackmail, extorsion, intimidation and physical isolation Read the stories that make journalism with no limits. Access all the digital content of EL PAÍS for just €1 for the first month. 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