Lifting of nighttime social gatherings ban likely next week
The 16-29 age group incidence rate is nothing like what it was.
Some relaxation of Covid measures in Mallorca
The prohibition on social gatherings will now be from 2am to 6am.
No decision for now on Covid certificate for bars and restaurants
The courts are having to be asked for authorisation to make the certificate a requirement.
Extension of Mallorca Covid regulations for another week
Regulations regarding social gatherings and hospitality closing times have been extended.
Police moving people on in Playa de Palma, Mallorca
Social gatherings are banned between 1am and 6am.
Cumulative incidence down more than 20% since "botellón" measure was adopted
The ban on gatherings between 1am and 6am would seem to have had a beneficial effect.
New measures for mass events and care homes in the Balearics
Care homes measures to take effect from Tuesday; those for mass events from August 14.
The new restrictions being introduced this week
"Measures being introduced to stop large gatherings of people...."
Black Thursday: the week in Mallorca
Mallorca was out of control; both amber and orange were flashing, but the island remained a "safe destination".
Government weighing up new restrictions
Placing a limit on the number of people who can gather socially is one measure under consideration.
Stick with your mates, but how close?: the week in Mallorca
British youth were being advised, the Balearic government was alarmed, and there wasn't a curfew.
Arranz says that a reintroduction of measures is being studied
Javier Arranz suggests there could be a reintroduction; President Armengol said earlier this wasn't being considered.
Government not considering tighter restrictions despite increased incidence
The spike in cases is not putting undue burden on the health service.
Masks off outdoors if you want but not indoors.
Masks off outdoors if you want but not indoors.
Government stresses that "botellón" street parties are banned
Town hall bylaws against illegal street parties were in place prior to Covid.
Restaurants association brands street parties "an insult"
While bars and restaurants are subject to restrictions, there is an absence of control on the streets.
Another night of Playa de Palma "street party"
Up to 10,000 people, according to the police.
Increased numbers at tables on terraces in Mallorca
Increased numbers at tables on terraces in Mallorca.
Ten per table on terraces from Friday
Limits on social gatherings will now be recommendations.
Comment
Viewpoint: Time for curfews again
It is no longer the moment to keep calm and carry on, action needs to be taken.
Humphrey Carter16/07/2021 10:50