17 August 2020 – More than 5.3 million PCR tests performed since the start of the pandemic

Type of Intervention: Specific Action
Sectors Involved: Health
Intervention Categories: Education and awareness
Level of Jurisdiction: National
Lead People/Agency: Ministry of Health

Overview: Spain has performed more than 5.3 million PCR tests since the start of epidemic. The regional governments have notified the Ministry of Health that a total of 5,367,311 PCR diagnostic tests have been performed up to 13 August.
Full details here: https://www.mscbs.gob.es/gabinete/notasPrensa.do?id=5026

Type of Justification: Advice of INTERNAL government advisory committee or group
Source of Evidence or Justification: World Health Organisation, National – academic, International – academic, European Union