Covid contagion curve declining in Mallorca
At Nursing Homes in Mallorca there are 11 infections at Huialfàs in Sa Pobla; 3 at Posada dels Olors in Artà; 5 at Llar d’Ancians and 25 at Llar in Calvia.
Mallorca staying in 'Amber' for the next 3 weeks
“People will be able to go on holiday without looking over their shoulders the whole time."
Up to 5,000 spectators for Real Mallorca's match on Saturday
Proof of double vaccination or having had Covid or a negative test will be needed.
Ibiza seeks detectives to crash parties as COVID-19 surges
The number of illegal parties has risen in recent weeks.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Wednesday
Ten more Covid patients admitted to intensive care in Mallorca.
Sales of self-diagnosis antigen tests soar in Mallorca
"If sales of antigen tests are the same as last week, pharmacies will have to stock up.."
Spain's infection rate continues to recede after last month's Delta peak
The Delta variant had been growing and became dominant in Spain last month, but now is receding.
Four more Covid deaths in the Balearics
The test rate on Tuesday was the same as on Monday.
No chance of 'Amber Plus' Watchlist for Mallorca this week!
The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson considered implementing ‘Amber Plus’ to prevent new variants entering the UK, but apparently changed his mind over fears of a backlash.
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.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Monday
A slight fall in the daily number of new cases, but the test rate is up.
New joint operation to stamp out illegal drinking parties in Palma
This weekend, 117 vehicles were stopped, 6 breathalysers were carried out and 11 traffic complaints were filed.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Sunday
Twelve more Covid patients on wards in Mallorca.
Balearics leading the way in vaccinating young people
There is a social media campaign for young people to show their commitment to being vaccinated.
Covid patient numbers in hospitals on the rise in the Balearics
302 people were admitted for complications of the disease.
Mallorca's cumulative incidence rate stabilising
The places with the most cases in Mallorca are Estellencs, Calvia and Campanet.
Souvenir shops struggling to survive
"We only open to make enough money to cover company expenses, we're not expecting to make a profit..”
No Covid Certificate, No Entry!
"Now is the time to take the step that other countries are taking and use this certificate to guarantee the safe and complete reactivation of all activities.."
Big fall in number of Covid cases in the Balearics
"But local hospitals are still under pressure...."
Son Espases Hospital & Primary Care Management under fire
IB-Salut's proposal to ask staff to postpone their holidays in the midst of the fifth wave of contagion, branded as "irregular, offensive and a mockery of workers.”
Lockdown breachers aquitted
The Prosecutor's Office originally requested that the defendant be jailed for nine months.
Health Centre staff won't return to telephone consultations
345 people were admitted to hospital in the Balearic Islands on Thursday, 57 of them are in the ICU.
Nurses' Union delivers stark warning to local ministry of health
"The plan drawn up by the Administration includes little or no incentives for professionals to voluntarily postpone their holidays.."
Demand for Covid tests at Airports will soar in August
Test appointments can be made via the TrustOne App, by phone at 900 100 880 or online at: https://bit.ly/2Psv8vu.
57 patients in ICU with Covid in the Balearics as figures remain high
"Fears that hospitals will come under pressure...."
Vaccination appointments brought forward in Mallorca
The Ministry of Heath is appealing to those who have not yet been vaccinated to get their jabs as soon as possible.
Second Covid Hotel in Mallorca
The contracts are financed through the European Regional Development Fund, or ERDF and authorised by the European Commission.
60% of the Balearic population fully vaccinated
The cumulative incidence rate amongst 16-29 years has soared to 2,843 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in 14 days.
Vaccination ramped up in the Balearic Islands
Prisoners and the homeless are being vaccinated at Flying oronavirus Care Units.
Controversy over Police drone was a misunderstanding
Plans to use the drone again on Saturday were cancelled because the police did not have permission to use it.
Balearic Covid cases soar in July
At Son Espases Hospital staff are being offered 6 days off in exchange for postponing their holidays.
Airlines secure no quarantine for vaccinated passengers from European Union, U.S.
Update: decision has been made.
Will the Balearics move to the UK's 'Amber Plus' list?
At the moment, tourists who’ve had both vaccinations don’t need to quarantine when they get home.
Number of Covid cases rises, bucking the recent downward trend
"No new restrictons," says government
Crackdown on illegal drinking parties in Palma to continue
Illegal drinking in the so-called Zones of Special Tourist Intervention or ZEIT zones, such as Palma City Centre, Paseo Marítimo or Playa de Palma, carries a penalty of up to 3,000 euros.
U.S. issues 'Do Not Travel' advisories for Spain over COVID-19 cases
Spain reopened its borders to U.S. tourists in June and has been a popular destination for Americans since then.
Netherlands lifts Balearic travel advisory
The Balearics and the Canary Islands were ‘Amber’ listed on July 15 after Covid infections soared.
British expats in Balearics could soon avoid UK quarantine
"Vaccines must be those which have been approved for use in UK...."
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Spanish pensioners stuck at Palma Airport for fourteen hours
- Palma Airport passport control "collapse" put down to unscheduled flights
- Watch those prices in Mallorca
Comment
Viewpoint: Vaccine
“If you haven´t been vaccinated then you could face a problem...”
Jason Moore04/08/2021 10:11