Face masks are now mandatory in Malaga and Costa del Sol Health Centres

Health sources have reported hospital admissions for acute respiratory infections in the capital.

Flu and other acute infections such as COVID-19 and common colds have been on the rise in recent weeks. In Malaga, face masks for visitors, patients and healthcare workers are now mandatory in all public health centers and hospitals.

List of Health Centres Affected as of Monday 15th December

The regional Ministry of Health, Presidency, and Emergencies announced on Monday, Dec. 15, that masks are fully required In all facilities of the Malaga-Guadalhorce Health District. This includes the Regional University Hospital of Malaga (which manages the Civil Hospital and Maternal-Child Hospital, as well as the José Estrada High-Resolution Speciality Centre, or CARE); the Virgen de la Victoria University Clinical Hospital (which oversees the Torremolinos Maritime Hospital, the Valle del Guadalhorce Hospital in Cártama, the Benalmadena High-Resolution Hospital, and the San José Obrero speciality centre in Barbarela); plus 33 health centres and 19 clinics covering Malaga capital, Rincón de la Victoria, the Guadalhorce Valley, and Almogia.

It is important to note that the word “you” means “you”. order Also, this applies to Antequera’s health centers, Axarquia Hospital and Costa del Sol Hospital. Sources in the Ministry said that the situation would evolve depending on current epidemiological data.

Notice warning about the face mask rule

A citizen-directed letter for the Malaga/Guadalhorce District stated: “Due the early start to flu season, and the dramatic increase in acute respiratory infections across the province, management of the district has made masks compulsory in all healthcare facilities.” The compliance of healthcare and nonhealthcare staff as well as patients and companions is required in the clinical areas, common spaces and elevators. Sales of masks The sales in many pharmacies and shops have been reported to be frantic.

The number of hospital admissions due to respiratory illness is on the rise

It is important to note that the word “you” means “you”. Hospital Clinico The early flu season has led to a spike in hospital admissions for respiratory viruses such as flu, COVID-19 and common colds. Many patients have experienced acute breathing problems.

Health Councillor Antonio Sanz The rising rates of respiratory illnesses were cited as a reason to stress the importance on Friday of getting vaccinated against flu and COVID-19. Andalusia has already reached the epidemic threshold For flu syndrome, 33.5 cases for every 100,000 residents (above the baseline of 20 cases) In just seven days, flu cases in the region tripled. In Malaga the rate jumped from 10.4 cases to 26.4% per 100,000 people in just one week. Masks were made mandatory in affected areas. Authorities warn that this may change quickly with new data.

Andalusia has exceeded the threshold for a widespread flu epidemic

Exceeding the epidemic threshold indicates cases are higher than expected for this time of year, with generalised virus spread and sustained flu activity – not just a temporary spike.

In Malaga and Costa del Sol health centres, if you don’t wear the approved face mark correctly or if it is worn incorrectly (not adequately covering the nose and mouth), security personnel or police could remove you.