Mild Covid symptoms being mistaken for flu
"Although the numbers are better, the virus has not disappeared.."
Balearic Teachers caught up in EU-AstraZeneca face off
"We have evidence that the first dose of AstraZeneca offers a good percentage of immunity, so delaying the second injection is not a problem..”
Balearics coronavirus figures for Friday: 51 new cases and 5 new deaths
The test rate is back down below two per cent again.
Good news & bad news for bars and restaurants in Mallorca
Customers are not being allowed to eat and drink inside bars and restaurants in order “to maintain the current good health data.”
Should passengers be separated at Palma Airport?
The UK is considering dedicating one Heathrow terminal to arrivals from high risk countries.
New Coronavirus Restrictions from Saturday in Mallorca
One of the most important changes is the curfew delay until 23:00, giving bars and restaurants more time to serve dinner from Monday to Thursday.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Thursday
Six more deaths confirmed, which all relate to January or February.
These are the updated restrictions in Mallorca
"Shops allowed to open until later..."
Air Europa flying high with new travel certificate
"Thanks to Amadeus, Air Europa customers can now digitally comply with health regulations and verify documentation at any time during their trip."
Balearics lag behind in immunisation of the over-80s
Almost all over-80s have now been vaccinated at least once.
US adds Spain to its 'Do Not Travel' advisory list
CDC said fully vaccinated people could safely travel within the United States at "low risk."
Balearics coronavirus figures for Wednesday
Five new deaths confirmed; incidence rates all down.
Don't test us with fake PCR tests, says border force
"Current border checks are totally inadequate to stop Covid cases entering the UK, including dangerous variants”.
Come dine with me on the terrace....but not on the weekend!
"Restaurant owner says that new ruling is pointless..."
20 percent of the population in the Balearics have been vaccinated
The Balearic government had come under increasing pressure to speed-up the process.
PCR test for Mallorca tourists despite travel industry pressure
"Balearics hope to be placed on green light...."
Climate, not COVID, the biggest worry among young Europeans - poll
Young climate activists have struggled to maintain momentum under COVID-19 restrictions.
Vaccines woes on Mallorca could hit British tourism
Last week, only 3,400 doses of AstraZeneca were received to vaccinate around 116,258 people aged 60-69 in the Balearic Islands.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Tuesday, 2 deaths and 45 new cases
The first deaths since last Tuesday; the test rate drops again.
Balearics need "higher percentage" of vaccine because of younger population
The opposition argue that the Balearics are still at the back of the vaccination queue.
Goodbye to masks in Mallorca by August?
No more masks in open spaces once there is vaccination of 50 to 70% of the population.
This is a decisive week for bars and restaurants in Mallorca
Hotels interiors in Mallorca are allowed to open and bars and restaurants are demanding that they be allowed to do the same.
Incidence of cases is stable, but concern about infections from abroad
Recent outbreaks in the Balearics have been attributable to travel.
Spain to trial mixing COVID vaccines after restricting AstraZeneca shot
The trial will draw on a sample of 600 people of all ages from across Spain
Balearics coronavirus figures for Monday, 74 new cases
Seventy-four new cases over two days; incidence rates down in Mallorca.
No new coronavirus cases among Mallorca's teachers
Sixty-three pupils tested positive last week.
Balearic government will start easing restrictions from next week; spokesperson
No details yet; they will be announced later in the week.
Spain mulls delaying second dose of Moderna and Pfizer shots
Under the proposal, patients would receive a second shot of vaccines produced by Pfizer and Moderna after eight weeks
We want to open, in and out by April 26, bar and restaurant owners tell government
"Industry is facing financial ruin...."
Hoteliers furious that their staff haven´t been given vaccine priority
"Vaccine roll-out hit by a wide-range of problems..."
Inspectors shut down Gypsy Wedding in Palma
The Ministry of Tourism issued a sanction for holding an illegal party and not respecting the Covid security measures.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Saturday
Yesterday, new cases were up 48; today, they are down 41.
Weekly number of vaccine doses administered increases by almost 8,000
By Friday, 6.4% of the "target" population for vaccination had received two doses.
Balearic Islands kept off Germany's risk list
Germany is Spain’s second largest market for tourists after the UK.
FFP2 masks are being made in Mallorca
“We will be using masks for at least four more years, FFP2 has come to stay,”
Balearic Government delivers ultimatum to Central Government
"The TSJB will be the one to decide whether or not to ratify our decisions, not the Government.."
Balearic President adamant about power to impose curfew
"I hope we don't have to use the curfew or any other restrictions.."
Balearics coronavirus figures for Friday, 88 new positive cases
The number of new cases has more than doubled compared with Thursday.
British citizen in Spain? What you need to know about Covid vaccination
"Spain has made it clear they will provide vaccine for all...."
- 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