Spain reported 4,708 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours on Friday, bringing its cumulative total to 566,326 -- the highest in western Europe. A week ago, for example, the initially reported figure was 4,500 but that was later revised up to more than 11,000. Spain also registered six new deaths on Friday, bringing its total COVID-19 death toll to 29,747. Recent infections have been more common among younger people who often develop no symptoms thanks to their stronger immune systems. The death toll, although back at levels last seen in late May, remains far below the March-April highs when daily fatalities often exceeded 800.

Source: Irish Independent September 11, 2020 17:37 UTC