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Vial labelled "AstraZeneca coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine"

International

Spain's COVID rate jumps, vaccine deliveries speed up

"What is clearly decreasing is the number of deaths, which has a lot to do with the immunisation of the elderly and the most vulnerable."

Reuters06/04/2021 10:25

Private Clinic, Playa de Palma, Mallorca.

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Private Clinics run off their feet doing PCR & Antigen tests

At Easter, 13% of the island's hotels were open, which is roughly 100 establishments.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter06/04/2021 09:01

Coronavirus vaccination, Mallorca.

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Covid vaccinations on the up in the Balearic Islands

Easter's effect on the epidemiological situation in the Balearic Islands won’t be known until 10 days after the school holidays end on Sunday.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter06/04/2021 08:31

Spain's health minister, Carolina Darias, in Valencia to see delivery of vaccines

International

Seventy per cent vaccination target "within reach"

Over the past week, two million doses of vaccine have been administered in Spain.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter05/04/2021 17:11

Can Pere Antoni Beach, Palma.

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Dozens sanctioned in Palma

Numerous sanctions were issued for illegal parties with large amounts of people at houses in Carrer Francesc Pi i Margall, Camí de la Muntanya, Camí Real and Carrer de Melicotoners.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter05/04/2021 13:51

Health checks on Toulon-Alcudia ferry passengers.

International

First Toulon-Alcudia ferry of the season arrived on Sunday

The Toulon-Alcudia ferries normally run 4 times a week and the journey takes around 11 hours.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter05/04/2021 08:58

People dining on the terrace.

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Balearic Government wants to extend hospitality restrictions for 2 more weeks

The Consell de Mallorca has approved a new system of aid for bars and restaurants which were forced to close due to the pandemic restrictions.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter05/04/2021 08:33

Vaccination in Ibiza

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Balearics coronavirus figures for Saturday

Pretty positive figures, with seven and fourteen-day incidence down in Mallorca.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter03/04/2021 13:30

Tourists arriving in Palma for Easter.

International

Is it time for a European Travel Agreement?

It’s time for a common European Travel Agreement to stop the spread of coronavirus and put an end to the restrictions.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter03/04/2021 09:39

Vaccination in Mallorca

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Balearics, second lowest percentage of over-80s immunised

Two-thirds of people aged 80 or over have received at least one dose of vaccine.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter02/04/2021 16:50

COVID-19 vaccinations administered

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Opposition grows against UK vaccine passports

The government is reviewing the idea of asking people to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination to access crowded spaces such as pubs or sports events.

Reuters02/04/2021 11:11

Nurse preparing Pfizer vaccine.

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Pfizer study proves effectiveness of vaccine

"The high efficacy of the vaccine observed up to six months after a second dose and against the prevalent variant in South Africa offers more confidence in the overall effectiveness of our vaccine,"

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter02/04/2021 10:10

Mass vaccination centre, Palma.

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17,000 Vaccinations in the Balearics at Easter

The Ministry of Health says the Balearic Islands has administered 87.7% of the vaccine doses received.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter02/04/2021 09:01

Escorca town hall, Mallorca

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Three of Mallorca's municipalities at Covid "extreme risk"

Risk categories can fluctuate greatly, especially where population bases are small.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter01/04/2021 15:28

A used coronavirus disease (COVID-19) rapid test with negative result

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Coronavirus cases rising in most Spanish regions, minister says

The minister added the government was expecting the delivery of more than one million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine on Thursday

Reuters31/03/2021 14:47

Spanish get vaccinated against COVID-19

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Spain will use AstraZeneca vaccine for essential workers over 65

The age cap had been imposed because early clinical trials had featured very few people 65 or older.

Reuters31/03/2021 12:00

AstraZeneca COVID-19 Coronavirus Vaccine

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Spain to use AstraZeneca vaccine in 55-65 age group, J&J for older people

A week ago Spain decided to reintroduce that vaccine for people aged 18-65 following concerns over cases of blood clots.

Reuters31/03/2021 10:31

People get tested

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Spain's rising COVID-19 rate gathers pace

Monday's infection numbers brought the total since the start of the pandemic to 3.27 million cases.

Reuters30/03/2021 11:10

Intensive care, Mallorca

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Coronavirus cases in Mallorca "clearly rising"

Both the seven-day and the fourteen-day cumulative incidence rates in Mallorca have risen.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter29/03/2021 16:07

Gibraltar eases mask usage outdoors after successful vaccination campaign

International

Relief in Gibraltar as face masks come off outside

Masks are compulsory on public transport and in shops.

Reuters29/03/2021 10:23

Customers on terraces.

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Level 1 Covid risk but Level 4 restrictions in the Balearics

In 9 Autonomous Communities in Spain, the hotel industry is open until the curfew begins at 23:00 and all of them have a worse cumulative incidence rate than the Balearics.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter29/03/2021 09:16

Health worker in Mallorca

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Balearics coronavirus figures for Saturday

The total number of Covid patients in Balearic hospitals is now down to seventy.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter27/03/2021 14:27

AstraZeneca Vaccine.

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Son Espases Health Expert answers Covid questions

"There are various factors that make one person more susceptible to infection than another.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter27/03/2021 12:28

Karl Lauterbach, Politician & Epidemiologist.

International

Anger in Mallorca over German politician's accusations

Karl Lauterbach has demanded that holiday travel from Germany to Mallorca be banned.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter27/03/2021 11:48

A healthcare worker collects a swab sample from a woman

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Spain's coronavirus rate continues to rise

On Friday, public health authorities recommended that bars and restaurants should not open their inside spaces.

Reuters27/03/2021 10:36

Intensive care, Mallorca

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Balearics coronavirus figures for Friday

Eight of Mallorca's municipalities have increases in active cases.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter26/03/2021 16:24

German tourists at Munich Airport.

International

German Epidemiologist accuses Son Espases Hospital of lying

Lauterbach is demanding that German tourists be banned from taking holiday trips to the Balearic Islands.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter26/03/2021 13:34

High level of vaccination.

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No more masks in Gibraltar from this weekend!

"Gibraltar is one of the territories in the world with the highest level of vaccine doses being administered..."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter26/03/2021 11:35

Son Llatzer ICU, Palma.

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40% of all Balearic Covid fatalities occurred this year

96,511 people in the Balearic Islands have now had their first dose of the Covid vaccine and AstraZeneca vaccinations resumed on Wednesday

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter26/03/2021 09:56

Vaccination in Menorca

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The vaccination programme in Mallorca: a waiting game

There are no dates yet for starting the general vaccination of those aged between 60 and 79.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter25/03/2021 11:55