With peak yet to come, Europe's healthcare creaks under Omicron's rapid spread
"Pprimary care can perform neither their contact tracing and vaccination campaign duties adequately, nor their ordinary activities."
Real number of Covid positives likely to be double those reported
On the basis of almost 5,000 new cases a day, the reality is more like 10,000.
Sick leave due to Covid to be processed online
A new online facility will be operational next week.
Sick leave in the Balearics has increased by 270%
Doctors are being overwhelmed by the administration of sick leave procedures.
New website from IB Salut to self-manage Covid
Last week a website was presented through which the patient can report a positive test.
Sixty per cent of cases in the Balearics are Omicron
The Delta variant is still very much present in the Balearics.
Covid cases auction: the week in Mallorca
The numbers were going through the roof; there were cancellations; but spring came early - to parts of Mallorca anyway.
An end to the pandemic "as we know it"
Covid may become endemic, but under control.
Up to 4,000 daily Covid cases forecast for next week
A call for limiting mobility again - a curfew.
150 % More Infections but Fewer Admissions Than in 2020
There are 21,079 people with COVID-19, the maximum since the beginning of the pandemic, of which only 1.4% remain hospitalised.
Tourism minister stresses that Spain is a "safe destination"
Being seen that Omicron cases "begin to decline in a rapid way".
World nations try to balance Omicron restrictions while keeping economies open
Political leaders in some nations, fearful of the economic impact of keeping so many workers at home, were considering shortening the period required for isolation.
Situation in Balearic hospitals is "stable"
The demand is principally on primary care.
Spain's COVID-19 infections soar after Christmas
Spain was largely spared the rampant wave of infections that led several Northern European countries to toughen curbs in the autumn.
While shepherds wore their masks by night: the week in Mallorca
Don't leave home without one - a mask, and a Covid passport if off to a bar; "record" cases and an "historic" agreement.
Sánchez - no return to March 2020 measures
The situation is different because of "massive vaccination" in Spain.
Measures to be presented, as Omicron set to become dominant variant
Measures are expected to again focus on hospitality and nightlife.
Balearic economy growing, but there is "high uncertainty"
Employers association hopeful that the latest wave of the virus will have less impact on the economy than previous ones.
Parliament won’t control the tourist tax
This Week in Tourism: The Tourist Tax, row over the Los 40 Music Awards, changing the model of tourism and the bad experience in Benidorm.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Major security alert at Mallorca airport, surprise landing of flights from Morocco and Namibia
- Big changes on the horizon when Britons travel to Mallorca
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"
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Social workers should not be demonised
This week Donald Trelford talks about the role of the social worker in the UK and if Boris deserves to survive.
Donald Trelford17/12/2021 12:03