Classroom in Menorca
Demands are such that teachers are going on sick leave because of stress.
Union condemns teachers' worsening working conditions
The pandemic has resulted in longer hours, stress and additional responsibilities.
The Vaccine
The Vaccine
“World governments now just have to convince the public about the vaccines..”
UK announces new travel regulations
The changes mean British people living in Spain might not have to quarantine for 14 days if they go home for Christmas.
Pollensa hoteliers pin their hopes on low season trade
A total of 69 hotels are still open in Mallorca.
Magalluf was thriving before Covid-19
According to the report new investment in Magalluf had increased by 33%.
Protest in Manacor, Mallorca against lockdown
Protest in Manacor against lockdown.
Negative PCR tests mandatory to enter Mallorca
The Health Ministry says making a negative PCR test mandatory to gain entry to the Balearic Islands will prevent coronavirus infections being imported from abroad.
Flu vaccination in Spain
Increased demand for flu jabs has shown that the health system can deal with mass Covid vaccination.
Spain will have 13,000 coronavirus vaccination points
Prime Minister Sánchez says that there will be a "single vaccination strategy" for Spain.
S'Arracó residents asked to stay home "as much as possible"
Concern about cases in a village of some 800 people.
Aina Calvo, the Spanish government's delegate in the Balearics
Aina Calvo, the Spanish government's delegate in the Balearics.
Health workers, Son Espases Hospital, Mallorca
There are some 5,000 workers in all at Son Espases.
Son Espases preparing for increased admissions because of holiday periods
A further 26 nurses and auxiliaries have been recruited.
Track & trace regulations "violate right to privacy"
Consubal says there are no guarantees about how the personal data provided by customers will be used.
Changing travel habits
"The lockdowns have given time for people to reflect on life and travel may change.."
Children's attractions might open next week in Mallorca
Children aged six and over will have to wear face masks, except when eating or drinking.
Christmas in Palma, Mallorca
One thing's for sure this Christmas - there won't be scenes like this.
Strict measures to continue over Christmas in the Balearics
Strict measures, but bar and restaurant capacities look set to be increased.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Sunloungers set ablaze in Alcudia
- Spanish pensioners stuck at Palma Airport for fourteen hours
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Palma Airport passport control "collapse" put down to unscheduled flights
Comment
Playing With Numbers
"The coronavirus vaccination programme will therefore be akin to that for the flu.."
Andrew Ede24/11/2020 10:13