Coronavirus live news: Madrid officials backtrack after outrage over plans for 'immunity cards'

Spanish authoritieshad planned ‘immunity card’ for people who had tested positive for coronavirus; Hong Kong outbreak‘overwhelming’ medical system; pilgrims quarantinedin Mecca as hajj beginsTwenty-one US states declared ‘red zone’ for infection spikesItaly ‘walking a fine line’ on coronavirus infectionsVietnam on high alert as cases detected in major citiesUK coronavirus updates – liveSee all our coronavirus coverage4.48pmBSTSpain diagnosed another 1,153 coronavirus infections in the past day, the health ministry said on Wednesday, as the country continues to struggle with a rapidly accelerating surge of new cases.The cumulative total rose to 282,641 cases, the ministry said. The figure was up 2,031 from the previous day, and includes results from antibody tests on people who may already have recovered.4.41pmBSTReuters is reporting that authorities in the Spanish capitalMadrid backtracked on Wednesday over a highly-criticised plan to give an “immunity card” to people testing positive for coronavirus so they can enjoy higher-risk areas like gyms, bars and museums.Politicians, rights groups and epidemiologists condemned the project, announced by regional leaderIsabel Diaz Ayuso, as potentially discriminatory and medically unsound.Continue reading...
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