Stricter measures look likely in Mallorca
Experts are forecasting an explosive increase in coronavirus infections next week.
The upside of the Covid restrictions in Mallorca
"Last year we sold around 40 of these drugs every day, whereas this year we are dispensing one or two.."
Much tougher sanctions in the Balearics
"We know people want to reunite at Christmas,” admits Minister Castro, “but this is not a normal year, it's about saving lives and we have to redouble our efforts.”
Balearic incidence rate increased by 40% last week
The Government is urging residents to comply with the coronavirus restrictions to stem infection.
Back In Business
“Getting the island´s restaurant and bar trade back in business is a priority....”
Decision on new restrictions "in the next few hours"
The epidemiological situation is much better in Ibiza, Minorca and Formentera where groups of 10 are allowed and the curfew starts at 01:30.
Barricaded bars
"It was pretty eerie yesterday with the lights off in bars and restaurants.."
No terrace, no service at Palma's bars & restaurants
"Restaurants work with perishable food and we’ve already put in numerous orders for parties, so owners and suppliers will suffer huge losses.."
Capacity Controllers on duty at Palma store
The temperature of all El Corte Inglés employees is checked every day.
Serious situation
“New measures introduced by government show how serious the situation is...”
Palma's Restaurant Sector devastated by new restrictions
“Many restaurants will be forced to close because they don’t have terraces..”
Rules & Regulations
“If you can go to a packed supermarket you should be able to go to the Cathedral...”
Health
Coronavirus crackdown in Palma
Police roadblocks were set up on some of the main streets of Palma.
Health
Minors sanctioned in es Molinar
A large number of Local residents contacted Police in es Molinar.
Viewpoint
Restriction tensions
"The ongoing battle against Covid is starting to test the public’s patience.."
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Big changes on the horizon when Britons travel to Mallorca
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Palma Airport passport control "collapse" put down to unscheduled flights
- Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"
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Empty Palma
“You could have heard a pin drop on Saturday night around Palma..”
Jason Moore22/12/2020 11:21