Coronavirus Cases Rise in Malaga Amid Summer Heat
Malaga, Spain – August 26, 2025 – As summer continues in the province of Malaga, a noticeable increase in coronavirus and flu cases is filling waiting rooms at hospitals and health centres, according to local doctors and healthcare professionals. While enjoying sun and beaches remains a summer staple, a surge in patients presenting with symptoms like sore throats, sneezing, and general discomfort indicates a clear upward trend in viral infections.
Pharmacists are reporting a renewed demand for coronavirus testing kits. “The tests to detect the coronavirus are selling out again. We have been noticing this throughout the month of August,” stated Asunción Pérez de la Masa, owner of a pharmacy in Malaga. She particularly recommends testing for individuals caring for elderly family members.
The rise in cases has led some to view COVID-19 as a normalized part of life. “The coronavirus of the summer is the new flu,” explained a General Practitioner at Hospital Regional, with many years of experience.
Despite the prevalence of outdoor activities during the summer months,experts point to indoor gatherings as a contributing factor to the increase.”With the hot weather, people gather more in places where there is air conditioning. We close the doors to keep the cold in, but air conditioning increases transmission,” said José Antonio Trujillo, GP and deputy director of the Malaga College of Doctors.
according to sources at the Malaga medical association, while incidence is rising, patients are generally recovering quickly and favorably. The current circulating variant has been identified as ‘XFG‘. The incidence remains relatively low compared to previous peaks experienced during the pandemic.
The Andalusian regional ministry of health is currently updating its data, with the recent Malaga city fair identified as a potential catalyst for increased infections. Currently, cases are not presenting with severe symptoms.Health officials also emphasize the continued effectiveness of previous vaccinations. “The vaccines administered to the people of Malaga in the previous vaccination campaign protect against the current variant of the virus,” sources stated, suggesting that Covid-19 is now a less daunting prospect than in previous years.
