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Spain's regions to need court backing for COVID-19 restrictions

Regional authorities will still be able to dictate business opening hours and occupancy rates.

Reuters05/05/2021 10:37

Vaccination in Mallorca

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Balearics coronavirus figures for Tuesday

Eighteen more new cases than Monday, but the test rate is virtually the same.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter04/05/2021 16:36

Healthcare worker performs PCR test.

International

£50 PCR makes Mallorca more affordable for Brits

Travellers arriving in England from anywhere outside the UK must self-isolate for 10 days and submit a negative PCR test.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter04/05/2021 13:17

Madrid's Regional elections

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Madrid voters go to the polls in COVID-influenced crunch election

This election could reshape the Spain's political landscape....

Reuters04/05/2021 11:06

One in four Spaniards has now had one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine

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One in four Spaniards has had one dose of COVID-19 vaccine

The country's two-week coronavirus contagion rate fell to 223 cases per 100,000 people.

Reuters04/05/2021 10:42

Balearic health minister, Patricia Gómez

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Balearic health minister - the curfew "is a good measure"

While the curfew may well continue, "there are factors that invite normalisation".

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter03/05/2021 17:15

Clubbers hit dance floor again as Spain trials digital COVID-19 pass

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Euphoric clubbers hit dance floor again as Spain trials digital COVID-19 pass

Spain had some of its nightlife back this weekend thanks to a pilot digital pass scheme.

Reuters03/05/2021 12:24

AstraZeneca vaccine against the (COVID-19)

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Spain to extend gap between AstraZeneca vaccine doses, source

The health ministry would wait for the results of a clinical trial testing the effects.

Reuters02/05/2021 14:19

Hotel management team & Hugh Elliot, British Ambassador to Spain.

International

Hoteliers furious as Spain extends UK travel restrictions

Hoteliers have expressed their desire for the Balearics to receive different treatment than the Peninsula because the Islands have a better health situation.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter30/04/2021 20:50

Controls at the Spanish-Portuguese border

International

Portugal to open borders with Spain

Portugal, a nation of just over 10 million, imposed a strict lockdown in January.

Reuters30/04/2021 10:57

Meliá vaccinating over 2,200 workers in Punta Cana-Bávaro hotels.

International

Balearic Hoteliers want to buy vaccines

For weeks, hoteliers in Spain and the rest of Europe have been demanding increased vaccination.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter29/04/2021 09:28

Ryanair plane, Ibiza.

International

Ryanair is offering passengers cheap PCR tests

Ryanair passengers can buy pre-departure PCR testing kits and two testing kits for when they get home.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter29/04/2021 08:53

Boro Barber with alleged Manacor superspreader.

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Alleged Manacor superspreader appears on TV programme

"No one specified to me 'you can't leave the house until we give you the result'."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter28/04/2021 21:22

Intensive care, Mallorca

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Balearics coronavirus figures for Wednesday

The same number of new cases as Tuesday and with a lower test rate.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter28/04/2021 16:55

Vaccination in Ibiza

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Cancellations continuing for AstraZeneca second dose appointments

These are appointments for teachers and others who were given a first dose of AstraZeneca.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter28/04/2021 15:06

Vaccination in Mallorca

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Balearics coronavirus figures for Tuesday

Fifty-seven new cases; active cases rise in ten of Mallorca's municipalities.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter27/04/2021 18:55

The report said a maximum of 5,000 fans will be allowed in

Football

La Liga planning on fans returning from May 9

Spain's government has resisted letting any fans attend matches in the top two divisions since the pandemic hit.

Reuters27/04/2021 12:59

Pollensa, Mallorca

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Covid outbreaks in Mallorca, and the bigger picture of the "data"

Highlighting specifics, such as outbreaks or fatalities, gives only part of the picture.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter27/04/2021 10:23

Pfizer-BionTech Vaccine.

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All 50-59 year olds in the Balearics to be vaccinated by the end of May

On Monday 225,518 people in the Balearic Islands had received at least one vaccine dose and 75,292 have had both jabs.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter27/04/2021 10:22

At Son Espases Hospital in Palma, Mallorca

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Number of Covid deaths rises in the Balearics

Ten new deaths have been confirmed; 75 new positive cases over a 48-hour period.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter26/04/2021 15:17

Curfew in Mallorca

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Mallorca curfew after May 9 still under consideration

The government's legal services working on the framework for measures after the state of alarm ends.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter26/04/2021 14:13

German tourists arriving in Mallorca.

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Another serious blow for Mallorcan Tourism

"We need a timetable to get back to normal life, but it must be a plan that won't have to be revoked after a few days.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter26/04/2021 14:03

Magalluf Beach, Mallorca.

International

Getting holiday insurance is more complicated than ever!

It will be more difficult for the elderly to get holiday insurance if they have a pre-existing health condition.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter26/04/2021 13:31

Blood transfusion treatment for Covid in Mallorca

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Blood Bank seeking donors who have had Covid

For transfusion to Covid patients in order to boost their antibodies.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter26/04/2021 13:17