Overview
- National surveillance confirms Spain entered an early flu epidemic last week at roughly 40 cases per 100,000, with higher incidence in Zaragoza and Madrid and reports of A(H3N2) subclade K circulating in parts of the country.
- The Health Ministry says regions signaled support for approving a common protocol at the Commission of Public Health on December 3 after last season’s attempt stalled.
- Andalucía announced its own action plan that will recommend masks in healthcare and residential settings, while Extremadura endorsed a coordinated national approach.
- Regions are tightening protections: Aragón issued an order enabling mandatory masking in hospitals and health centers, and several northern communities recommend masks in clinical and vulnerable settings, while Galicia maintains recommendation‑only rules.
- Vaccination will open to the general population from December 1 in Catalunya, Murcia and Madrid, with Madrid adding walk‑in shots at the Isabel Zendal hospital, as clinicians warn activity is about a month early and urge swift vaccination and precautions.