Bars & cafés can demand Covid Passports regardless of capacity
The Balearic Government has warned that eliminating tables in order to claim restaurants have less than 50 diners is not acceptable.
2.362 new cases of Covid in Balearics over public holidays
"Government could introduce new restictions...."
Union demanding Covid booster jabs for teachers
Priority after vulnerable people and health workers.
Government insistent on no bending of Covid passport rules
No use removing tables in order to get capacity below 50.
More than 1,500 Balearic teachers are not vaccinated
On Tuesday, the cumulative incidence rate amongst the under 16s was 414 cases per 100,000 in 14 days and 425.9 amongst the 40-49 age group.
Covid vaccination of 83,000 Balearic minors begins next week
It's a holiday today, but the Covid Certificate collection points are open, although people are advised to make an appointment to avoid waiting in long queues.
High risk of Covid infection in the Balearic Islands
Estellencs, Fornalutx and Lloret de Vistalegre are the only Municipalities in the Balearic Islands that are free of the virus.
2 hour wait to get Covid Certificates in Palma
A total of 99,000 Covid Passports have been downloaded since Friday, according to the Ministry of Health.
Spain approves Covid vaccine for children
"The overall administration of the vaccine will be in the hands of the regional governments...."
The passport and disrepute
Employers associations pored over the text of the decree and detected a loophole.
Nearly 70 ICU medics at Spanish hospital COVID-19 positive after Christmas party
Another possible source of the infection could have been a large meal for hospital staff, authorities said.
Four new cases of Omicron variant in the Balearics confirmed
Six confirmed cases in all.
Health ministry studying suspected Omicron case from the mainland
Three members of the same family suspected to have the Omicron variant.
More than 2,000 vaccinated in Palma at the weekend
The Vacubús will be at FAN Mallorca Shopping Centre on December 7, 9, 10, 11 and 12 from 10:00-20:45.
Simpler protocols as school Covid cases increase
Almost all cases are pupils under the age of 12.
"Increasing evidence" of Omicron immune escape
Omicron cases in Europe have so far not been serious.
Long queues to get vaccinated in Palma
“The number of active cases has increased by 44% in the last week.."
Health alerts but "no hospital pressure at the moment"
Mallorca, Ibiza and Formentera at level one; Minorca level three.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Friday, December 3
Large rise in new cases, but the test rate is around average for the past seven days.
Covid passport for bars is a "legal obligation"
Special controls to verify compliance.
Constitution Day Bank Holiday Travel Guide
Several countries have banned flights from South Africa and introduced new restrictions to combat the spread of the omicron variant of Covid-19.
Booster jab keeping Covid infections low in Nursing Homes
"It increases your immune response to Covid-19 infection and reduces the risk of serious suffering from the disease and hospitalisation.."
Balearics coronavirus figures for Thursday, December 2
Pressure increasing on primary care, as the number of cases rises.
Monitoring of passengers near to woman with Omicron variant
Ten-day monitoring for any symptoms.
Covid passport for bars justified for the "collective well-being"
A "very tenuous invasion" of the right to personal privacy.
Calls for Covid Passport rules to be the same nationwide
Spain by Night has said its premises can be used as vaccination centres and for awareness campaigns about the importance of wearing face masks and getting vaccinated.
Genius idea for keeping your Covid Passport handy!
"It is doesn’t get discoloured and it doesn’t get destroyed if it gets wet..”
Mandatory PCR tests for Healthcare Professionals?
The Government is convinced the TSJIB would agree to make it compulsory for Healthcare Professionals to have a PCR test before going to work.
First omicron case of Covid-19 confirmed in Mallorca
The woman tested negative for coronavirus in Frankfurt, but was positive when she arrived at Palma Airport.
Balearic Prosecutor's Office supports Covid certificate for bars
Rights to equality and privacy will not be violated.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Wednesday, December 1
The highest cumulative incidence is currently for people aged 40 to 49.
Increase in vaccination first dose in the Balearics
May be a response to the need for a Covid certificate for bars and restaurants.
Do you know the symptoms of the Omicron variant?
The Omicron variant of Covid-19 was discovered by Dr Angelique Coetzee, President of the Medical Assocation of South Africa.
Doctor says alarm over Omicron variant of Covid-19 is excessive
"Information about transmission, severity and resistance to existing vaccines is rather scarce.."
Balearics records highest spike in Covid cases since the summer
83 percent of the population aged over 11 are fully vaccinated.
Fines up to 600,000 euros for breach of Covid passport rules
Falsifying the certificate is a criminal offence.
Minorca due to be on health alert two for the Covid passport
Minorca's 14-day cumulative incidence is far higher than the rest of the Balearics.
Palma protest against Covid passport for bars
Protest organiser maintains that even requesting the Covid certificate would be illegal.
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