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Healthcare Professionals on duty in Palma.

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Nurse's Union says more staff desperately needed

"After a year and a half of the pandemic, we regret that once again our public officials have learned little, if anything, and are still not allocating the resources and means necessary.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter26/07/2021 11:56

Healthcare Personnel in the ICU, Palma.

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The origin of 60% of Balearic Covid cases is unknown

More than 10,000 people are receiving Primary Care for Covid-19 compared to less than 1,000 a month ago.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter26/07/2021 11:18

Sanchez said the vaccines would be distributed through the COVAX vaccine-sharing program throughout the rest of the year.

International

Spain to donate 7.5 million COVID-19 vaccine doses -PM Sanchez

Sanchez said the vaccines would be distributed through the COVAX vaccine-sharing program throughout the rest of the year.

Reuters25/07/2021 11:00

Covid passports are going to become part of our future as we move forward

Comment

Viewpoint: Your passport to the future

Covid passports are going to become part of our future as we move forward.

Humphrey Carter24/07/2021 10:07

A woman receives a dose of the Moderna coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine in Madrid

International

Spaniards queue up for shots, hoping to leave COVID behind them

Spain is sitting 4th in the European Union and 11th worldwide of the population given at least one dose of the vaccine.

Reuters24/07/2021 08:50

Hospitality Sector.

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Slump in activity in Balearic Hospitality Sector

The Valencian Community, Andalusia and Murcia recovered the same level of activity in June 2021 as they had in 2019.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter23/07/2021 13:16

Vaccination point, Palma.

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12-15 year olds can now get vaccinated in Mallorca

"We want to increase vaccination as much as possible and do it at the highest speed..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter23/07/2021 11:24

“I think the government should re-introduce the curfew...”

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Viewpoint: Tough decisions

“I think the government should re-introduce the curfew...”

Jason Moore23/07/2021 10:01

"We are starting to see a slowdown of the rise (in cases),"

International

Vaccinations slowing spread of COVID-19 cases in Spain -minister

Spain had registered a major growth in the number of diagnosed cases per 100,000 people over the past few weeks.

Reuters23/07/2021 09:45

People drinking in the streets in s'Arenal.

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Drones and helicopters to monitor Palma

"We are experiencing a constant change in regulations and behaviour, which varies from one weekend to another..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter23/07/2021 09:18

Young people being vaccinated.

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Campaign to persuade young people to get jabbed

Vaccination for 16-29 year olds opened on July 1 in the Balearic Islands.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter22/07/2021 11:17

Young people waiting to be vaccinated in Ibiza.

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Covid infections stabilising in Mallorca

The vast majority of infections are amongst young people who’ve not been vaccinated.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter22/07/2021 10:21

The Regional Ministry of Health yesterday reported 767 new cases of covid-19 in 24 hours.

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12% increase in Covid patients in Balearic hospitals

The Regional Ministry of Health yesterday reported 767 new cases of covid-19 in 24 hours.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter21/07/2021 14:42

Customers on a terrace in Palma.

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Mallorcan bars and restaurants in the firing line again

"We have been fighting for more than a year to prove that our businesses are safe..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter21/07/2021 10:51

Some immigrants who arrived in Mallorca via patera.

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Covid positive Immigrants admitted to Sant Joan de Déu Hospital

According to the Ministry of Health's immigration protocol, all positives must be hospitalised.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter21/07/2021 10:15

Tourist resort, Mallorca.

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Hoteliers anxious about UK & German travel restrictions

“There is a lot of alarm and concern, because the entire tourist season is at stake.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter21/07/2021 08:56

irports and airlines have criticised the traffic light system

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UK court rules government acted lawfully over COVID travel rules

"British businesses and consumers deserve to understand how the Government takes decisions on the traffic light system"

Reuters20/07/2021 12:54

You might not be able to buy alcohol after 10pm, but you’ve got all day to stock up.

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Viewpoint: Booze sale ban failure

You might not be able to buy alcohol after 10pm, but you’ve got all day to stock up.

Humphrey Carter20/07/2021 10:02

Crowds in the streets in Palma.

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Steep fines for Illegal drinking parties in Mallorca

Anyone caught drinking in the streets or mixing with people they don’t live with between 01:00 and 06:00 will be fined.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter20/07/2021 09:21

People outside a Palma bar.

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New nighttime restrictions in Mallorca

"We are appealing to the population, especially young people, to get vaccinated.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter20/07/2021 08:49

Son Espases Hospital, Palma.

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Covid hospital admissions increasing in Mallorca

New Covid restrictions are expected to come into force in Mallorca at the end of this week.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter19/07/2021 14:03

Tourists drinking in Playa de Palma.

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Hoteliers to stop guests hoarding alcohol in their rooms

"In Playa de Palma tourists are buying alcohol in the morning and storing it in their hotel rooms for later.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter19/07/2021 11:18

Partygoers at 00.01 event in England.

International

Dancing the night away in England!

There are concerns over the spread of the Beta variant of the virus in France.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter19/07/2021 09:46

The Alcudia students do not attract the same level of attention as those of Arenal and this owes much to location.

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Spotlight North: And on it goes ... the students of Bellevue

The Alcudia students do not attract the same level of attention as those of Arenal and this owes much to location.

Andrew Ede17/07/2021 10:02

Spanish students gather in Mallorca

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Government weighing up new restrictions

Placing a limit on the number of people who can gather socially is one measure under consideration.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter17/07/2021 10:01

“From a handful of cases a a month ago to hundreds today...”

Comment

Viewpoint: Difficult times

“From a handful of cases a a month ago to hundreds today...”

Jason Moore17/07/2021 09:46

Night curfew to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in Barcelona

International

Spain struggles to contain COVID-19 as contagion rate rises

Epidemiologists blame a rush to resume international tourism and heightened socialising among unvaccinated youngsters.

Reuters17/07/2021 09:21

Record number of cases despite vaccination programme.

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New record number of Covid cases in the Balearics in last 24 hours

Incidence rate climbs to over 500; 13 more patients on wards and four more in intensive care.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter16/07/2021 12:53