Aragón Exceeds 3.6 Million Covid Vaccines
Aragón’s COVID-19 Management: Five Years after the State of Alarm
Table of Contents
- Aragón’s COVID-19 Management: Five Years after the State of Alarm
- Aragón’s COVID-19 Management: Q&A Five Years After the State of alarm
- Key Questions About COVID-19 in Aragón
- What is the current COVID-19 situation in Aragón?
- How many COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Aragón?
- what percentage of older adults in Aragón have received a COVID-19 vaccine?
- What is the current approach to monitoring respiratory viruses in Aragón?
- Has COVID-19 significantly impacted hospitalizations recently in Aragón?
- What are the predominant COVID-19 variants in Aragón?
- What is the total COVID-19 mortality in Aragón since the start of the pandemic?
- How are COVID-19 deaths distributed across different provinces in Aragón?
- What are the future public health strategies for managing COVID-19 and other emerging pathogens in Aragón?
- Key Questions About COVID-19 in Aragón
A look at the current state of COVID-19 in Aragón,vaccination efforts,and future challenges,five years after the initial State of Alarm.
Five years after the declaration of the State of Alarm that initiated the lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Gobierno de Aragón remains committed to managing the disease. A key indicator of this commitment is the management of 3,673,758 doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the community since December 27, 2020.
Of the total vaccine doses administered in Aragón, 149,104 were given during the latest 2024-2025 campaign up to February 24, out of the 237,942 doses received from the Ministry. During this season, 36.12% of Aragonese individuals over 80 years old received a dose, wiht the percentage decreasing to 30.82% for those aged 70 to 79 years. In the 60 to 69 age range,16.44% received a vaccine.
The current incidence of COVID-19 in Aragón is considerably low,with 2.3 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last week. In Zaragoza,the incidence is 2.6, and in Huesca, it is 2.2. No cases were reported in the province of Teruel.The incidence in Aragón has slightly increased compared to the previous week, which was at 1.9,even though it has remained stable in recent months.Notably these incidence data are estimates based on the suspected diagnosis of COVID-19 by primary care physicians,as diagnostic tests are not being conducted.
Current COVID-19 Situation in Aragón
Nuria Gayán, the General Director of Public Health of the Government of Aragón, explained that the surveillance system for acute respiratory infections was modified after the pandemic.This system includes monitoring various respiratory viruses, including the coronavirus responsible for COVID-19.
Es un virus que en su momento desplazó a todos los demás virus respiratorios cuando estábamos en la pandemia, pero a día de hoy no termina de encontrar su lugar entre el resto de virus respiratorios y no se comporta bajo ningún patrón ni tampoco es estacional. En febrero y lo que llevamos del mes de marzo apenas ha habido casos.
Nuria Gayán, General Director of Public Health, Gobierno de Aragón
Gayán also noted:
Las enfermedades de transmisión respiratoria son más peligrosas en invierno y con el frío, coexistiendo en muchas ocasiones infecciones por varios virus simultáneamente.
Nuria Gayán, general Director of Public Health, Gobierno de Aragón
Despite this, no critically important impact on hospitalizations due to COVID-19 has been observed. More cases are reported among women in Atención Primaria (Primary Care) and among men in hospitals. Regarding age, higher incidence is seen in children in Primary Care and in older populations in hospitals. The predominant variant currently is XEC, with KP3 decreasing, both descendants of Omicron.
Mortality Data
Regarding mortality, since the beginning of the pandemic in Aragón, 6,075 deaths have occurred: 972 in Huesca, 694 in Teruel, and 4,409 in Zaragoza. By gender, 3,219 were men and 2,856 were women. The age group with the most deaths is 85 to 89 years, with 1,487 fatalities. In 2024, there were 103 deaths of patients who had COVID-19, with 77 in Zaragoza, 11 in Huesca, and 11 in Teruel.
| Province | Total Deaths |
|---|---|
| Huesca | 972 |
| Teruel | 694 |
| Zaragoza | 4,409 |
| total | 6,075 |
Future Challenges and Public Health Strategies
Looking ahead, Gayán stated:
las instituciones aprendieron que hay que fortalecer los sistemas de salud pública, trabajar más en los determinantes sociales de salud y mejorar la coordinación entre responsables sanitarios y de Bienestar Social, además de continuar con una vigilancia estrecha de los patógenos emergentes.
Nuria Gayán, General Director of Public Health, Gobierno de Aragón
The General Director also emphasized the importance of creating the instituto de Salud Pública de Aragón (Aragón Institute of Public Health) and the Agencia Estatal de salud Pública (state Agency of Public Health) to address potential public health threats that may arise. These institutions are crucial for future COVID-19 management and overall public health preparedness in the region.
Aragón’s COVID-19 Management: Q&A Five Years After the State of alarm
Answers to key questions about the current COVID-19 situation, vaccination efforts, and public health strategies in Aragón, five years after the initial State of Alarm.
Key Questions About COVID-19 in Aragón
What is the current COVID-19 situation in Aragón?
The current incidence of COVID-19 in Aragón is low, with 2.3 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last week. Zaragoza has an incidence of 2.6, Huesca has 2.2, and no cases were reported in Teruel. These figures are estimates based on suspected diagnoses by primary care physicians, as widespread diagnostic testing is no longer conducted.
- Incidence in aragón: 2.3 cases per 100,000 inhabitants
- Incidence in Zaragoza: 2.6 cases per 100,000 inhabitants
- Incidence in Huesca: 2.2 cases per 100,000 inhabitants
- Incidence in Teruel: 0 cases reported
How many COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Aragón?
Since December 27, 2020, Aragón has administered a total of 3,673,758 doses of COVID-19 vaccines.
what percentage of older adults in Aragón have received a COVID-19 vaccine?
During the latest 2024-2025 vaccination campaign:
- 36.12% of individuals over 80 years old received a dose.
- 30.82% of those aged 70 to 79 years received a dose.
- 16.44% of those aged 60 to 69 years received a vaccine.
What is the current approach to monitoring respiratory viruses in Aragón?
Following the pandemic, Aragón modified its surveillance system for acute respiratory infections. This system now monitors various respiratory viruses, including the coronavirus responsible for COVID-19. According to Nuria Gayán, General Director of Public Health of the Government of Aragón, the virus “doesn’t behave under any pattern nor is it seasonal” and has had few cases in February and March.
Has COVID-19 significantly impacted hospitalizations recently in Aragón?
According to the report. no critically important impact on hospitalizations due to COVID-19 has been observed,with more cases reported among women in primary care and among men in hospitals. Incidence is higher in children in Primary Care and in older populations in hospitals.
What are the predominant COVID-19 variants in Aragón?
The predominant variant currently circulating in Aragón is XEC, with KP3 decreasing. Both are descendants of Omicron.
What is the total COVID-19 mortality in Aragón since the start of the pandemic?
Since the beginning of the pandemic in Aragón, there have been 6,075 deaths attributed to COVID-19.
- Total Deaths: 6,075
- Deaths in 2024: 103
How are COVID-19 deaths distributed across different provinces in Aragón?
The distribution of deaths across the provinces is as follows:
- Huesca: 972 deaths
- Teruel: 694 deaths
- Zaragoza: 4,409 deaths
Most deaths occurred in Zaragoza.
| Province | Total Deaths |
|---|---|
| Huesca | 972 |
| Teruel | 694 |
| Zaragoza | 4,409 |
| Total | 6,075 |
What are the future public health strategies for managing COVID-19 and other emerging pathogens in Aragón?
Nuria Gayán emphasizes the importance of strengthening public health systems, addressing the social determinants of health, and improving coordination between health and social welfare officials. Key future strategies include:
- Creating the Instituto de Salud Pública de aragón (Aragón Institute of Public Health).
- Supporting the Agencia Estatal de Salud Pública (State Agency of Public Health).
- Continuing close surveillance of emerging pathogens.