State of Emergency
Spanish streets deserted as government plans to extend state of emergency
Spain's 47 million people have been under partial lockdown since Saturday night.
Health
Spain's coronavirus cases rise to 8,744, death toll up at 297
The number of coronavirus fatalities in Spain rose to 297 today.
State of Emergency
Spain plans extension of coronavirus state of emergency, mulls border shutdown
The government's official coronavirus death toll rose to 288 on Sunday, with 7,753 confirmed cases of infection.
Person of the week
Much as he wouldn’t have wished it, he has become something of a celebrity in the process.
Humans of Majorca
The Quarantine life of the Humans of Majorca
Mediterranean Island communities have much experience of keeping folk in quarantine while all around them carry on life as usual.
Travel
Jet2 cancel all Spanish flights with immediate effect
"We are contacting our customers who are currently in these destinations, and who are due to travel, to advise them of their options, so we urge customers not to call us."
Health
Spain could surpass 10,000 coronavirus cases as early as next week
The current Spanish tally stands at 4,209.
Retail
Inditex to temporarily close all stores in Spain over coronavirus
Spain is the Inditex's largest network of stores by far, accounting for about a sixth of group sales.
Education
English lessons with the MDB for Spanish students
" It's a complicated situation in the islands right now and we think this initiative can help students and parents in Majorca,"
Viewpoint
Keep calm and carry on
“The streets of Palma are eerily quiet and schools are closing down...”
Health
Spain to enter state of emergency over coronavirus
The state of emergency will allow authorities to confine infected people and ration goods.
Northern Spotlight
Cancelling everything
The government’s ban on events is meant to last for just thirty days and for those with more than 1,000 people.
Health
Spain to declare state of emergency over coronavirus
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will make an address to the nation this afternoon.
Health
Businesses with a capacity of more than 300 people to close
Businesses with a capacity of more than 300 people would close because of fears over the coronavirus.
Health
Madrid region orders shutdown of all bars, shops except supermarkets and chemists
Restaurants, bars and shops to close in Madrid from tomorrow.
Viewpoint
Looking long term
It is heartening to see the Balearics while dealing with the present, is looking ahead.
Viewpoint
Lockdown
“The Balearic tourist industry needs to be ready to react once the coronavirus crisis is over....”
Jason Moore16/03/2020 10:15