In Pope's "Urbi et Orbi" Christmas message given at midday in Saint Peter's Square, Pope Francis expressed the joy of this day when God shows us through the birth of Jesus the way of encounter and dialogue so that we might know it and follow it in trust and hope, something needed more than ever in our troubled world.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who helped end apartheid in South Africa and who was awarded the Nobel Peace in 1984, has died aged 90.
Junta de Andalucía has asked the Spanish Government to make “mascarillas” mandatory outdoors again, regardless if social distancing can be kept or not. This has been requested by the Minister of Health and Family (Consejero de Salud y Familias), Jesús Aguirre (PP), during the meeting at the Interterritorial Health Council (Consejo Interterritorial de Salud).
Breaking news: The Spanish government forces people to wear “mascarillas” outdoors again!
Covid certificates have become mandatory in Andalucía for visitors and companions of patients hospitalized in health centres or residents of residential centres. It applies to everyone older then 12 years.
Update: Covid certificates will also be mandatory to enter bars, restaurants or nightclubs in Andalucía from 20 December.
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