New COVID-19 Cases in Spain Surpass 40,000... Fifth Major Wave

Resurgence Mainly Among People in Their 20s... Cumulative Confirmed Cases Exceed 4 Million

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suhwan] COVID-19 is spreading rapidly again in Spain.

As COVID-19 spreads among the younger generation, Spain is facing its 5th wave, according to EFE news agency and the daily newspaper El Pais.

The Ministry of Health announced on the 13th (local time) that 43,960 people tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours.

The cumulative number of COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people over the past 14 days reached 437, the highest since February.

By region, the Catalonia autonomous community, led by Barcelona, and by age group, people in their 20s are experiencing a severe spread of COVID-19.

Accordingly, Catalonia decided to close nightlife establishments at midnight and limit private gatherings to 10 people.

On this day, the number of new COVID-19 deaths was 13, noticeably lower compared to when COVID-19 was rampant in the past.

This is analyzed to be due to the expanded vaccination efforts. Currently, 60% of Spain's total population has received at least one dose of the vaccine.

Spain's cumulative number of COVID-19 cases is 4,015,084, and cumulative deaths are 81,033.

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