Contact tracing falters in Barcelona amid virus spike

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — With the coronavirus rebounding in parts of Spain, it appears Catalonia and other regions have not adequately prepared to trace new infections in what was supposed to be an early detection system to prevent a new cascade of cases. Spain imposed a three-month lockdown this year. As conditions improved in May and June, the government in Madrid gave in to pressure by the separatist-minded leaders in Catalonia and the right-wing political opposition to return full contr