Nearly 70 doctors and nurses at Spanish hospital positive for coronavirus after Christmas party
- The source of the infection is still under investigation, but all 68 staff from University Regional Hospital in Malaga went to the same event attended by 173
- Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez warned people to remain vigilant against Covid-19 over the holiday season
Nearly 70 nurses and doctors working in the intensive care unit at a Spanish hospital have tested positive for Covid-19 after attending a Christmas party, health authorities said on Monday.
Sixty-eight health workers at the University Regional Hospital in Malaga had been diagnosed with the coronavirus, the Andalusian regional government said.
Health authorities said they were investigating the source of the infection but added all 68 attended a Christmas party on December 1 at which 173 people were present.
Those who contracted Covid-19 all had antigen tests or the third booster vaccinations before attending the party, health authorities said.
Another possible source of the infection could have been a large meal for hospital staff, authorities said.
