VIRUS UPDATE
Thursday we will see what the UK Government decision is about border controls.
This is something which is very important for many people here in Spain, because it affects the ability of meeting our families.
Today we hear that the Chancellor has written to the PM to say that the UK is the only country in Europe with such strict border controls and it is affecting economic recovery.
The problem seems to be that the so called experts are not carrying out a risk assessment.
They are fixated on the various variants.
But the latest data shows that all the vaccines work around 90% against all the variants.
So we wait to see what happens on Thursday, and whether the UK Government is capable of making a clear decision.
Logic says that someone entering from Spain is no more likely to have the virus than they would if they spent their time in the pub in the UK.
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THE SITUATION IN SPAIN
We know that the virus is spreading, just as in the UK.
The rate in Andalucia is currently 582 per 100,000.
In Almeria new cases recorded are as follows ..
Thursday 362
Friday 383
Saturday 377
However the real issue is whether it is under control, specifically for serious infections.
SPANISH VACCINATION RATES
90% of the adult population have received one dose.
77% have received two doses.
In Almeria Province the following is the number who have had two doses.
Over 70s, 100%
50 – 69 year olds, 91%
40 – 49 year olds, 84%
This week the sports pavilion in Almeria is open for vaccinations for the over 18s without an appointment. Later in the week this will be extended in other vaccination centres.
Also this coming week they are sending out appointments to 12 to 15 year olds, because they plan to vaccinate all senior children prior to schools being open on 10th September.
SERIOUS CASES IN ALMERIA
The population of Almeria Province is around 720,000.
Currently there are 58 people in the 3 regional hospitals with Covid, 13 in ICU (of the 13 in ICU, 9 have not been vaccinated).
Torrecardenas, 34 Covid, 4 in ICU (3 not vaccinated, 1 with just one dose).
Poniente, 15 Covid, 9 in ICU (6 not vaccinated).
Huercal Overa, 8 Covid (5 not vaccinated). None in ICU.
