A new measles outbreak has been reported in Sant Pere de Ribes, located in the Garraf area near Barcelona. So far, eight cases have been identified, most of them teenagers and young adults. The patients range in age from 7 to 44. Authorities in Catalonia note that six of those infected were unvaccinated, and three required hospitalization.
The situation is complicated by high mobility and active social interactions in the region. Experts estimate that around three hundred people have been in contact with those infected, and about a hundred are currently under observation. Medical professionals do not rule out that the number of cases may rise in the coming days.
The Catalan government believes the outbreak is directly linked to some people refusing vaccination. Officials stress that if the vaccination rate were lower, the consequences could have been much more severe. Currently, about 95% of the region’s residents are vaccinated, helping to contain the spread of the infection.
Meanwhile, cases of dermatitis in cattle have been detected in Girona. The disease poses no risk to humans, and consuming dairy products or meat is safe. Authorities have already allocated four million euros to support farmers affected by restrictions. The prompt response from the agricultural sector helped prevent more serious consequences, and emergency animal vaccination has begun in the region.
Another topic of discussion was the arrangement of an alternative bus route during the reconstruction of the R3 railway line between Parets del Vallès and La Garriga. The work will last 16 months, and officials say that the temporary plan has already proven effective. Authorities are ready to make prompt adjustments if necessary to minimize inconvenience for passengers.
