Waiting list for an operation has increased six per cent
Number of patients waiting to see a consultant is up by more than a third.
Guardia Civil to monitor Balearic Medical Centres
Officers will patrol the health centres and the surrounding areas on a daily basis.
Thrombosis cases confirmed in Mallorca
Under 60s who’ve already been vaccinated with AstraZeneca can choose which second jab they want by logging on to the BIT-Cita website after 15:00 today.
Mallorcan population severely lacking in Vitamin D
Significant Vitamin D deficiencycan lead to a loss of bone density and lead to osteoporosis.
Mayor demanding "urgent renovation" of Puerto Pollensa health centre
Tomeu Cifre is hopeful of work having been done by the end of the year.
Majority of health centre phone appointments end up being in person
The system of phone appointments was a response to Covid.
Son Dureta building to start at the end of the year
The redevelopment of Son Dureta will cost 135 million euros.
International Day of Women & Girls in Science
Some say International Day of Women & Girls in Science is celebrated on February 11 because it’s the birthday of Hypatia of Alexandria, who was the first female scientist recorded in history.
Balearic Guide Dog Law Amended
The amendment to the regulations was proposed by the Social Affairs & Modernisation Minister and received unanimous support from the House.
Slowdown in cancer diagnosis in Mallorca during pandemic
A Ministry of Health study revealed that 34% of cancer patients suffered from anxiety or depression during confinement and 40% of patients are lonely.
In sickness & in health in post-Brexit Europe
The EHIC card won’t be valid after December 31, 2020 and although talks are continuing, right now there's no other option on the table.
Flu jabs available for everyone in Mallorca
"The best advice we can give now is get vaccinated.."
Massive slump in Balearic tobacco sales
The decrease is partly due to the absence of millions of tourists who usually buy cartons of cigarettes to take home because they’re much cheaper in the Balearics.
Movember movement gathers pace in Mallorca
The Movember movement aims to raise awareness about prostate cancer, testicular cancer and male depression.
LIDL recall
Lidl says customers will be given a full refund, with or without a receipt and can return the products to any Lidl store.
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Thank You
“My sincere thanks to all the medical staff for keeping us safe this Christmas..”
Jason Moore24/12/2020 09:57