Balearic government to oppose new restrictions
The Government maintains its line of encouraging vaccination and asking citizens to be sensible with regard to other health measures.
Measures to be presented, as Omicron set to become dominant variant
Measures are expected to again focus on hospitality and nightlife.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Tuesday, December 21
241 more cases than on Monday, but the test rate is two per cent lower.
Moderna could be ready to develop Omicron booster in weeks
Moderna has begun discussions with Switzerland over a so-called vaccine subscription that could ensure supply as it develops novel mRNA vaccine.
Pre-Christmas Boom of Antigen Tests
Sales of antigen tests skyrocket in the Balearic Islands on the eve of Christmas holidays.
Masks but no sweets for Three Kings in Palma
The parade will change its route to wider streets.
Police Investigate Sale of False Covid Certificates
The crime of false documentation can carry up to three years in prison, in addition to fines.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Sunday, December 19
Positivity test rate up to 14%.
Sánchez - new measures to be defined on Wednesday
"The criteria of science and the common good must come before all other considerations."
Germany introduces quarantine for all UK travellers
Regional health ministers have been urging the German government to adopt tougher rules.
Mallorca anti-vaxxer group offering false Covid passports
The price of a false passport ... 550 euros.
Spanish PM calls national Covid crisis meeting for early next week
The Minister of Health, Carolina Darias, today called for vaccination to be speeded up.
Queues for vaccination as cases continue to rise
790 new coronavirus cases on Saturday.
Covid passport now a requirement for bars and for health workers
Capacity of 50 or more; evidence of negative tests an alternative.
Spain's coronavirus infection rate rises to 'very high risk' level
80% of Spain's population has been fully vaccinated.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Friday, December 17
Over 700 new cases again, and with a higher positivity test rate.
High court approves Covid passport for bars and health workers
The high court has given "greater clarity" to regulations as they apply to bars.
Covid precautions essential over the Christmas holidays
Little evidence of Omicron yet, "but this will obviously change after the holidays".
France ratchets up travel curbs with Britain over Omicron concerns
The new rules take effect after midnight on Friday night.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Thursday, December 16
Cumulative incidence rates for Mallorca and the Balearics up by around 50.
Limited numbers for Sant Antoni fiestas big events
In principle, and for now, events are going ahead.
France to tighten rules for travellers from UK
"Our goal is to limit as much as possible the spread of Omicron across our territory."
More than 400 children between 11 and 9 years of age vaccinated in Mallorca
It was a quick appointment with no waiting.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Wednesday, December 15
On Wednesday, 129 fewer cases than were reported on Tuesday.
Balearic Islands 4.85% increase in death rate for 2020 due to Covid
Estellencs, Esporles, Capdepera and Son Servera are the municipalities where the number of deaths increased the most.
Court closes Spanish students' Covid hotel confinement case
The director general for public health was placed under investigation.
Christmas restaurant bookings down 50%
The sector is being stigmatised and customers are divided over the Covid passport.
How Long Does Immunity Last?
Nearly two years into the pandemic, questions about immune responses following COVID-19 remain unclear.
Vaccination Appointments open Wednesday for under 12s
Vaccinations will be available in the afternoons in Palma, Inca and Manacor and priority will be given to sick children.
1,379 cases since Friday, pressure mounts on hospitals
83.68% of the population, aged over 12 fully vaccinated.
Government will require COVID certificate for all health workers
A certificate proving vaccine or recovery status or a negative pcr test could become mandatory.
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Government propose to extend Covid Certificate
Increase of infections may lead to extension of Covid Certificate requirements.
Balearics Covid cases, December 12
Weekend figures are limited to new cases and test rate.
Vaccine first doses have shot up since Covid passport announcement
The daily average of first doses has gone up but is nothing like the rate in the summer.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Friday, December 10
Highest number of cases since August 4; hospitalisations increasing.
Vaccination of under-12s due to start on Wednesday
"No secondary transmission" within primary schools.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Big changes on the horizon when Britons travel to Mallorca
- 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"