16 to 29 age group - the lowest incidence in the Balearics
In late July, the 14-day incidence rate for 16 to 29 year olds was out of control.
Covid cases dwindling fast in Mallorca
The Municipalities of Pollensa, Sant Joan de Labritja, Santanyí and Ses Salines still pose a high risk of infection.
Home testing kits making a difference in Mallorca
"We have fewer outbreaks and the ones we have now are smaller, infections have dropped from 15-20 per outbreak to 3-4.."
Airport access limits lifted in Spain
Transport, Mobility & Urban Agenda Minister, Raquel Sánchez, hinted on Saturday that the airport restrictions would be lifted within a few days.
Only 12 new Covid cases in the Balearics on Monday
IB-Salut has administered 1,594,700 doses of the coronavirus vaccine.
Almost 90% of the Spanish population is fully vaccinated
Those with high risk conditions and residents of Nursing Homes in the Balearics are being given a Covid booster jab.
20 to 39 age group the least vaccinated in the Balearics
66.2% vaccination versus 80.8% for the whole of the target population.
Flu and Covid jabs for over-70s from November 4
Two schedules - one for the flu jab only; the other for the Covid and flu jabs.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Friday, October 8
A notable decrease in the number of Covid patients on wards.
Parents considering protests against school masks rules
Over 6,000 signatures in petitioning for an end to masks having to be worn outdoors.
Balearic clubs and discos reopen tonight!
Local and National Police will be on patrol in Palma to make sure no-one is flouting the rules.
All you need to know about the new UK travel rules
"With half-term and winter sun around the corner, we’re making it easier for families and loved ones to reunite....."
PCR tests for England to be scrapped by half-term
The British Government is also removing 47 countries from the ‘Red’ list, leaving just 7 that will require travellers to quarantine on arrival in England.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Thursday, October 7
The 14-day cumulative incidence in Mallorca is now down to 67.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Wednesday, October 6
In all, 119 hospital patients with Covid - on wards and in ICU.
Covid booster jab likely for entire Balearic population
"If you are older, vulnerable, or have a serious immune problem, you have to complete the regimen with three doses, which could also be given to the rest of the population..”
Balearics coronavirus figures for Tuesday, October 5
Thirty-three more cases than on Monday.
No municipalities now at Covid "extreme risk"
Just seven municipalities at "high risk".
Balearics coronavirus figures for Monday, October 4
Just 27 new cases reported on Monday.
Hundreds of Nursing Home residents get Covid-19 booster jab
There are still 129 Covid-19 patients in hospital and 34 of them are in the ICU.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Friday, October 1
Just 43 new cases on Thursday; 41 on Friday.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Thursday, September 30
The test rate is below one per cent for the first time since mid-June.
Supreme Court backs mandatory Covid Certificates for clubs
Court ruled that making the Covid Certificate compulsory for entry to nightclubs does not violate privacy laws.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Wednesday, September 29
Vaccination with the complete course has now reached 80%.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Tuesday, September 28
The number of Covid patients on wards in Mallorca has risen by seven.
Locals say Santa Catalina is the new Punta Ballena
"The police can’t do anything about it, there's so many people, they just laugh at them, it's painful.."
Balearics coronavirus figures for Monday, September 27
14-day cumulative incidence in Mallorca and the Balearics is now below 100.
Most Covid restrictions lifted in the Balearic Islands
The Governing Council has asked the TSJB to make Covid Certificates compulsory for entry to nightclubs.
Back to normal
The Balearic Government is expected to lift most of the Covid restrictions today.
Minimal Covid restrictions from Monday?
Provided there’s no upswing in infections, Monday will mark the beginning of the end of the Covid restrictions.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Friday, September 24
The intensive care Covid occupancy rate is now classified as "low" risk.
Anger over extended use of parking space terraces in Palma
“Before there were no terraces, because the pavements are not wide enough, but now the street is almost 100% occupied with tables and chairs..”
Covid Hotel case referred to Supreme Court
The Supreme Court will decide the legality of the confinement of several young people in a Covid Hotel in Palma.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Thursday, September 23
Thirty-seven more cases on Thursday than on Wednesday.
Call for an end to masks for schoolchildren when outdoors
Various regions of Spain have dropped the requirement.
Air Europa owner Globalia to furlough 60% of staff if COVID support ends
Its COVID furlough programme, which will expire at the end of this month.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Wednesday, September 22
Decrease in numbers of Covid patients on wards and in ICU in Mallorca.
Easyjet: "UK government missed the boat with easing of travel rules...."
"She said there was still “a lot of confusion” about the rules, especially regarding children and non-vaccinated travellers....."
Over 190,000 not vaccinated against Covid in the Balearics
A total of 190,670 people over 12 years old have still not been vaccinated against Covid-19.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Big changes on the horizon when Britons travel to Mallorca
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Palma Airport passport control "collapse" put down to unscheduled flights
- Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"
Comment
Job done!
“The Balearic government deserve praise for their coronavirus plan..”
Jason Moore28/09/2021 09:59