Son Llàtzer traumatologists call for change of hospital management
Traumatologists say that the head of the service has been subjected to "a public lynching".
Covid passport now a requirement for bars and for health workers
Capacity of 50 or more; evidence of negative tests an alternative.
Medical staff at the hospital
“The Balearics is the only community in Spain incapable of rewarding medical staff.”
Health
Waiting time for an operation has increased 90%
More than 3,500 patients have been waiting longer than six months for an operation.
Coronavirus
No mass testing for coronavirus in the Balearics for now
A "new technique" for testing is expected in a few weeks' time.
Coronavirus
"Express" tests for coronavirus in Minorca
There are test facilities at two health centres.
Coronavirus
President stresses health service readiness to deal with coronavirus
The Balearics is the region to have been most affected by a suspension of normal activity
Health
Nursing union wanting coronavirus urgent meetings
The union is demanding that there is information about protective measures for nurses and other health personnel.
Law
Appeal against health service Catalan requirement
The national government delegation is to appeal against the Balearic government's decree requiring knowledge of Catalan by health service workers.
Politics
Over 2,000 protest against Catalan "imposition"
"Armengol resignation", "We are Balearic, not Catalan", "Merit yes, requirement no".
Health
Unions unclear about health service Catalan requirements
The government is running up against a problem in that it is unlikely to be able to cover all posts because of the language stipulation.
Health
Nurses in the public health service are stressed out
Almost three-quarters of nurses say that they experience stress, while 43% consider that they are burnt out.
Health
Government assures Bulletin legionella outbreak is over
Health ministry: "Holidaymakers can be calm and relaxed in the knowledge that the outbreak is over and we have the situation under control." Abta says it has not recommended that tour operators should not send holidaymakers to Palmanova.
Health
The new Son Dureta will have a total of 570 places
Since Son Dureta closed, it has still cost the government money - put at five million euros.
- Britons will have to pay to come to Mallorca from 2022
- More bad news for British residents driving in Spain
- Palma airport damaging Mallorca's image in the UK
- Tourist who dived into Magalluf pool was egged on by friends
- Enough is enough! Petition launched after UK driving licences banned in Spain for residents
Comment
Raw deal for nurses
Nurses in Spain are being hung out to dry on short-term contracts.
Humphrey Carter23/03/2021 10:29