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Business closures in Palma.

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Thousands of Balearic companies submit debt deferral requests

Under State Subsidy Law, businesses that are not up to date with their payments cannot benefit from any type of aid or subsidy.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter16/04/2021 09:21

Vaccination in Menorca

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Balearics coronavirus figures for Thursday

Incidence and test rates down again, as is the number of patients on wards in Mallorca.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter15/04/2021 14:20

Antonio Oliver, head of microbiology at Son Espases Hospital, Mallorca

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New coronavirus variants detected in the Balearics

Cases of variants that are more resistant to anti-virals "were to have been expected".

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter14/04/2021 15:28

Vaccination in Mallorca

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Balearics coronavirus figures for Wednesday

Eight fewer Covid patients on hospital wards in Mallorca; 20 more cases than on Tuesday.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter14/04/2021 14:30

Javier Arranz, spokesperson for the Balearic infectious diseases committee

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Easter has not had a notable impact on coronavirus incidence

There are still a few days to go to assess the impact of Easter, but incidence rates have remained stable.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter14/04/2021 13:32

Ibiza Vaccination Centre.

International

14.5% of the Balearic population has been vaccinated

Definitive studies are required to determine how long immunity lasts after overcoming the disease and what percentage of cases will generate antibodies.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter14/04/2021 09:20

Johnson & Johnson vaccine

International

U.S. to call for pause on Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine - NYT

Spain is supposed to receive the delivery of the single-shot vaccine on Wednesday morning.

Reuters13/04/2021 13:28

Dr Fernando Simón, Director of the Coordination Center for Health Alerts & Emergencies, CCAES.

International

"Mallorca doesn't need the Russian Vaccine"

2,575,716 people in Spain have been vaccinated with AstraZeneca and 12 are being treated for thrombosis.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter13/04/2021 09:44

Vials and medical syringe are seen in front of J&J logo in this illustration

International

Spain to vaccinate 70-79 year olds with J&J's COVID-19 shot

Spain will take a first delivery of 300,000 doses of the single-shot vaccine on Wednesday morning.

Reuters12/04/2021 15:34

The logo of Spanish pharmaceutical firm Rovi

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Spain's Rovi to make ingredients for Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine

This would be the first European drug ingredients production site for Moderna outside of Switzerland.

Reuters12/04/2021 11:58

AstraZeneca vaccine being administered.

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To have or not to have a 2nd AstraZeneca jab in Mallorca?

"The first dose already offers high immunity," stresses March, “but until there are results, giving a second dose of a different vaccine is an experiment."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter12/04/2021 11:28

Vaccination in Mallorca

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Balearics coronavirus figures for Saturday

The number of new cases is down. There are, as ever, fluctuations.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter10/04/2021 14:18

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez

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Spain cuts 2021 growth forecast to 6.5% after first-quarter contraction

The disbursement of the European Union recovery funds will further boost the economy, but the impact will mainly be felt in 2022.

Reuters10/04/2021 11:00

Probe of AstraZeneca vaccine and blood clots already ongoing

International

J&J COVID-19 vaccine under EU review over blood clots

The J&J and AstraZeneca shots are two of the four approved COVID-19 vaccinations in Europe.

Reuters09/04/2021 16:33

You can go to the beach but at night it will be closed

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Latest Covid-19 restrictions on Mallorca

Here are the latest updates for the restrictions in force on the island.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter09/04/2021 12:14

Testing in Ibiza

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Balearics coronavirus figures for Thursday, 65 new positive cases

The cumulative incidence (both seven and fourteen day) has risen in Mallorca and the Balearics as a whole.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter08/04/2021 14:53

At a mass vaccination centre in Mallorca

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Balearics requesting AstraZeneca vaccine for 65 to 69-year-olds

Spain has, for now, suspended the use of AstraZeneca for vaccinating people under the age of 60.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter08/04/2021 13:42

AstraZeneca Vaccine.

International

Questionmark over 2nd doses of AstraZeneca in Mallorca

European Health Ministers will analyse the European Medicines Agency’s conclusions on vaccine safety.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter08/04/2021 09:09

Bars & restaurants must close at 17:00 in Mallorca.

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Should the curfew in Mallorca continue after the State of Alarm ends?

“The Government wants to have as many options as possible to combat the pandemic, that doesn’t mean it has to use them.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter08/04/2021 08:44

AstraZeneca Vaccine.

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Ministry of Health proposes using AstraZeneca for 60-65s

“Unusual low platelet clots should be included as very rare side effects of the AstraZeneca vaccine, based on all currently available evidence..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter07/04/2021 21:41

Social gatherings in Mallorca.

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Coronavirus restrictions eased in Mallorca

Bar and restaurant interiors in Mallorca will remain closed until April 26 and terrace capacity is limited to 50%.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter07/04/2021 20:35

Cases in Spain on the slight rise.

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Regions in Spain tighten COVID-19 measures as cases creep up

Officials said the data likely did not yet reflect the impact of the Easter break.

Reuters07/04/2021 17:14

Medical worker prepares a dose of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination center in Ronquieres

International

EU drug regulator finds link between AstraZeneca vaccine and blood clots

Finds revealed from the European Medicines Agency (EMA). Britain recommends not using Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine for under-30s

Reuters07/04/2021 16:25

Health workers, Son Espases Hospital, Mallorca

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Balearics coronavirus figures for Wednesday: 58 new positive cases

Twenty-seven more new cases than reported on Tuesday; another death has been confirmed.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter07/04/2021 13:52

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is seen at a vaccination centre

International

Spain's Castile and Leon region suspends AstraZeneca shots

Spain is accelerating its COVID-19 vaccination rollout.

Reuters07/04/2021 12:05

Easter tourists in Palma.

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Balearics have 2nd lowest rate of infection in Spain after Easter

“The special measures approved for Easter will expire this Sunday and the rest will be reviewed by the Governing Council on Friday.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter06/04/2021 21:36

Easter restrictions on Mallorca

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The state of alarm to end; Balearics ponders lifting restrictions

"The Balearic Islands will study what decisions it can take without a state of alarm to control and ensure restrictive measures and a slow de-escalation.”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter06/04/2021 15:17

People wait in queue before receiving their first dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in Madrid

International

Spain's PM Sanchez expects 25 million Spaniards vaccinated by late July

The government's aim is not to extend a state of emergency, which expires on May 9...

Reuters06/04/2021 13:56