Coronavirus news
Francina Armengol, Balearic President.

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Balearic President delivers stern Covid message

“If someone plans to travel to the Balearics to behave uncivilly and put the health and economy of the Islands at risk, let me be clear: they should stay at home.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter28/06/2021 21:52

Hotel Palma Bellver is a Covid Hotel, Palma.

International

Mother files criminal complaint over student quarantine

If all of the PCR tests are negative, the students can leave, but if there is even one positive result they will all have to stay at the hotel for a minimum of ten days.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter28/06/2021 17:06

Health controls at Palma Airport.

International

New entry rules for the Balearic Islands

“It's thanks to individual responsibility that we have one of the lowest cumulative incidence rates in Europe.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter28/06/2021 15:45

RFB Music Erasmus Concert, Palma.

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Government warned of contagion risk before RFB Music Erasmus concert

Despite what happened at the first RFB Music Erasmus concert, Palma City Council allowed the organisers to stage a second event five days later.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter28/06/2021 10:36

Huge street party en Palma.

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Massive street party on Palma Industrial Estate

Polígono Son Castelló has been out of control at weekends for more than a month.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter28/06/2021 08:46

Spanish students in Mallorca have tested positive

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Thirty-three Spanish students in Mallorca test positive

A total of 268 students are either at a Covid hotel or are confined to their hotels.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter27/06/2021 14:07

Nightclub pilot, Hard Rock Hotel, Ibiza.

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Ibiza nightclub pilot hailed as a huge success

"Prudence and responsibility is necessary because we do not want any new outbreaks..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter26/06/2021 11:16

Face mask rules relaxed in Mallorca.

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Mask free outdoors in Mallorca from today!!

"Our smiles will return to our streets, with a safe distance and those smiles are visible to all of us..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter26/06/2021 10:58

Mass vaccination centre, Palma.

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60-69 year olds to get their 2nd vaccine earlier

All 60-69 year olds are advised to take extra precautions to prevent infection if they haven't had their second jab.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter26/06/2021 10:19

Erasmus concert at Plaza de Toros in Palma.

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Student Covid outbreak did not originate in Mallorca

Dr Javier Arranz is convinced that the outbreak that affected around 500 students was imported.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter26/06/2021 09:48

Alfonso Rodríguez Badal, Calvia Mayor.

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Mayor of top holiday resorts ecstatic over Balearic 'Green' listing

"Without a doubt, this is excellent news for Calvia and for all the Balearic Islands.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter25/06/2021 15:31

Serafín Carballo

Comment

The Blog: Sacked for refusing to be vaccinated

Do people have the right to refuse vaccination if there are legitimate reasons? What do you think?

Andrew Ede25/06/2021 14:05

The Social Club, Palma.

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Nightclub pilots in Mallorca & Ibiza tonight & tomorrow

Capacity is limited to a maximum of 6 guests per table inside and 12 outside and the rules are the same for the VIP area and the general admission area.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter25/06/2021 12:59

Supporters of Spain during the UEFA EURO 2020

Football

Spain lifts crowd restrictions in La Liga from next season

Local authorities will decide whether fans can attend matches and in what numbers.

Reuters24/06/2021 14:35

Diners at restaurant in Palma.

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Call for bar & restaurant restrictions to be binned

“It's time to turn the page and recover proportionality, transparency, common sense and normal licensing hours.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter22/06/2021 09:21

TUI passengers arriving in Palma.

International

Will the Balearics move from 'Amber' to 'Green' on Thursday?

Prime Minister Boris Johnson: “I fear there will be problems and delays, the priority is to keep the country safe and prevent the virus from returning.”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter22/06/2021 08:43

Hotel Palma Bellver.

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84 Balearic residents in IB-Salut quarantine hotels in Mallorca

The Balearic Islands now has a cumulative incidence rate of 42 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in 14 days and it has been stable for two months.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter21/06/2021 15:28

Healthcare Professionals on duty in Palma.

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Coronavirus figures for Monday June 21

As of Monday, 623,891 vaccine doses had been administered in Mallorca and 402,5089 people had been given at least one dose of the vaccine.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter21/06/2021 15:06

Dr Javier Arranz, spokesperson for the Autonomous Committee for infectious diseases.

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Dr Arranz welcomes easing of face mask rule

"This is not a definitive goodbye to masks, but it is good news.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter21/06/2021 14:41

L-Gante || BZRP Music Sessions #38

International

Singer sanctioned over behaviour at Palma Concert

Several people were sanctioned for very serious misconduct and non-compliance with the Covid regulations.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter21/06/2021 10:27

Bar interior, Palma.

International

02:00 closing time boosts Hospitality Sector

Rapid vaccination and stable cumulative incidence rate considered crucial for the Hospitality Sector and the economy.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter21/06/2021 08:33

Tests are mandatory from travelers returning from coronavirus risk areas

International

Germany removes France, Greece, parts of Spain from COVID risk list

Popular destinations being removed from list of coronavirus risk areas.

Reuters18/06/2021 15:41

Balearic health minister, Patricia Gómez.

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Warm welcome for "mask free"

The timing of the decision will be opportune "because of the heat and the temperature".

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter18/06/2021 14:48

Euro 2020 - Group D - England v Croatia

Other Sports

UEFA has contingency plan for London-scheduled Euro 2020 final

UEFA urges Britain to exempt travelling foreign fans from 10-day quarantine rules.

Reuters18/06/2021 11:25

Intensive care, Son Llàtzer Hospital, Mallorca

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Balearics coronavirus figures for Wednesday

The lowest number of Covid patients in intensive care since early August.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter16/06/2021 16:29