Hospitals activating Covid contingency plans
Hospital pressure hasn't yet reached a level to cause concern.
Government ruling out a curfew in the Balearics - for now
There has been much speculation about the reintroduction of a curfew.
WHO panel advises against COVID-19 vaccination proof for travel
The independent experts said that vaccinations should not be the only condition to permit international travel.
Spain's COVID-19 infection tally rises by 27,688 cases, 41 deaths
Hospital and intensive care occupancy crept up again, but they remain well below levels seen at the start of the year.
As COVID wards fill again, Spanish doctor warns young they're vulnerable
A week ago, the COVID-19 hospital ward in Barcelona where doctor Inmaculada Lopez Montesinos works had just a few patients.
Restaurants association calls for four-hour curfew
The CAEB restaurants association is in favour of a curfew but is against other restrictions.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Thursday: 795 new cases
14-day incidence is 464.9; 71 Covid patients on wards in Mallorca.
Balearics back on UK 'Amber' list from Monday
Bulgaria and Hong Kong are moving to the ‘Green’ list; Croatia and Taiwan join the ‘Green’ watchlist
Spanish court says COVID-19 state of alarm was unconstitutional
Spain's Constitutional Court ruled that the national state of alarm, was unconstitutional.
Students allegedly damaged Hotel Bellver
The concerts in the bullring in Palma were also considered a source of contagion, due to a severe lack of self isolation at the event.
How the traffic-light system works
Here are the rules for each list of the traffic light system & Amber list travel for double-jabbed.
Viewpoint: On Covid message
The messages become predictable. As predictable as the situations they refer to.
Spain surpasses 4 million coronavirus cases since pandemic began
Some hard-hit Spanish regions have introduced new rules such as night-time curfews to tackle the surge.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Tuesday
224 more new cases than on Monday; incidence rate up to 378.6.
Balearics health situation "not comparable" with regions with new restrictions
Valencia has applied a curfew to 32 municipalities.
In boost to recovery, EU approves investment plans of Italy, France, Spain
Plans from the remaining 15 EU countries will be assessed by ministers at a later stage.
Five-star Covid safety rating for Palma Airport
Skytrax auditors have awarded five stars to six Spanish airports.
Minister defends government handling of Spanish students Covid outbreak
Mercedes Garrido insists that the government's approach was correct.
EU set to green-light Italy, France, Spain's recovery plans
The pre-financing amounts to up to 13% of the nearly 700 billion euros made available by the EU.
The Balearic quarantine facilities of yesteryear
There are 3 lazaretos in Ibiza, which were used to house prisoners and slaves caught during naval battles and skirmishes with North African vessels.
Spain's coronavirus infections keep rising, regions impose restrictions
Simon said the infection hike in Catalonia could be attributed to the increasing arrival of domestic and foreign tourists amid the spread of the more contagious Delta variant.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Monday
An average of 436 new positive cases over the past three days.
Lack of COVID awareness at Euro final 'devastating' - WHO
A day of alcohol-fuelled festivities had begun with rowdy scenes in central London.
Over 7,000 people isolating because of Covid
Incidence rates are similar to what they were in January, but hospital admissions are not.
Covid certificate app now available
The app had originally been promised for July 1.
Mini-market owners furious over alcohol sales restriction
"If we can't sell alcohol from 22:00 what will we sell?”
French people who want to travel to Spain or Portugal should get vaccinated
Le Drian's junior minister had told on Thursday to avoid travelling to the two Iberian countries.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Friday
14-day cumulative incidence is now up to 273.9.
Germany lists all of Spain as COVID-19 risk area
The move includes the popular Balearic and Canary islands.
Germans to be checked as they arrive in Balearics
The German Government may adopt London's strategy of making travel possible for those who’ve had both jabs.
The UK changes its entry rules!
There are 35 million Britons who’ve had both doses of the vaccination, so we have a potential market of 35 million.."
Balearics coronavirus figures for Thursday
510 new cases; 88 more than on Wednesday.
The Blog: Controlling the “botellón”
Could opening up the nightlife industry stop the contagion? What do you think?
Balearic Covid infections on front pages of foreign press
“The Balearic Government is panicking over the Delta variant and holidays in Mallorca are in danger..”
Viewpoint: The rising incidence
Spain’s health ministry has flagged up the possibility of reintroducing curfews.
Spain's cancelled bull-running fiesta leaves streets empty, feelings mixed
Authorities cancelled the fiesta for the second year in a row.
Spain's youth infection rate increases, as health minister urges caution
Some Spanish youth are fed up and feel they are being unfairly blamed for the surge.
- 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
- Palma Airport passport control "collapse" put down to unscheduled flights
- Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"
- Watch those prices in Mallorca
Comment
The Blog: An even more alarming state of alarm
Had the government seemingly confined us all illegally?
Andrew Ede16/07/2021 11:55