Testing in Ibiza
Test rate over six per cent again.
Covid Certificates may become compulsory in bars and restaurants in the Balearics
"After so much effort by society the most reasonable thing to do is extend the use of the Covid certificate, which is also a way to encourage vaccination..”
Testing in Mallorca
Test rate over five per cent.
Balearics priority is vaccination, but new measures being reviewed
The opposition fear that bars and restaurants will bear the brunt of any new restrictions.
New measures for bars and restaurants being debated
Proposals being made according to regions' incidence levels.
Hospitals getting ready for Covid & Flu at the same time
The Health Department is advising people to make an appointment to get their flu vaccination by calling 971 211 998.
Covid fines expected to generate millions of euros in 2022
Collection forecasts for the whole year are down from 15.3 million euros in 2021 to 14.3 million euros next year.
Covid intensive care in Mallorca
ICU Covid occupancy remains low risk.
Fernando Simón questions the usefulness of the Covid certificate for bars
Spain's director of health emergencies says that the certificate is not as useful as "some think" for bars.
Over 60s to get Covid booster jab
“Continuing with the vaccination programme without pause is the best remedy in the face of the rebound of coronavirus cases in the country.."
Vaccination in the Balearics
Low numbers of people being vaccinated day by day.
Delta Plus variant of Covid is in the Balearic Islands
The new subvariant is 10-15% more contagious it does not appear to be more aggressive than the standard Delta variant.
Rural tourist accommodation in demand
"Housing for tourist use is in a phase of decline because of the current legislation, taxation, safety ratios and lower profitability..”
Covid testing
Test rate above five per cent.
Covid vaccination still very low in 30-39 age group
"The number of people admitted to the ICU who are not vaccinated is seven times higher than those who are.."
Testing in Mallorca
Test rate has shot up to over six per cent.
Testing in Ibiza
Mallorca's cumulative test rate is lower than that for the whole of the Balearics.
Restrictions at Christmas not being ruled out
Restrictions, if a "sixth wave" looks likely.
Health worker being tested.
The seven-day positivity test rate in the Balearics is currently 3.93%.
Testing in Menorca
Test rate up to almost four per cent.