News of the day 10 January 2022
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Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Primary health care is under press

Coronavirus news

With peak yet to come, Europe's healthcare creaks under Omicron's rapid spread

"Pprimary care can perform neither their contact tracing and vaccination campaign duties adequately, nor their ordinary activities."

Reuters

Councillor Sebasttià Llodrà next to the exhibition.

Latest headlines

Manacor study suggests leaving the car at home means 1,200 euros in savings

"With this exhibition we want to reflect on how mobility should be in the future, which we believe should be healthy."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Students went back to school today.

Coronavirus news

Balearic students go back to school today

New measures have been adopted to guarantee full attendance in the classroom.

Europa Press

The nationwide infection rate as measured over the past 14 days rose to a new record of 2,723 cases per 100,000 people on Friday

Coronavirus news

Spain's government to limit retail price of COVID antigen tests

The higher price of antigen tests in Spain during the surge of the Omicron variant have raised protests.

Reuters

EE, Vodafone and Three have all announced they will re-impose charges for some customers this year.

International

UK's Virgin Media O2 customers will not face roaming charges in Spain

O2 and Virgin Media customers would be able to use data, calls and texts just as they would in the UK.

Reuters

Analysts said the currency has strengthened since mid-December.

International

Sterling hits highest since February 2020 versus euro

Analysts said the currency has strengthened since mid-December.

Reuters

Cruise ships to be limited in palma.

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Mallorca determined to limit cruise ships

The number of cruise passengers per day exceed 8,500 in Palma.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

FILE PHOTO: Britain's Queen Elizabeth visits Scotland for Holyrood Week

Latest headlines

Not another 70 years: Republicans seek to douse Queen Elizabeth celebrations

Growing republican sentiment among younger Britons.

Reuters

COVID-19 booster vaccine clinic in Lansdale

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EU regulator could issue decision on Pfizer COVID-19 pill 'within weeks'

In a clinical trial, it was nearly 90% effective in preventing hospitalizations and deaths.

Over 40s can now book a booster.

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Over 40s can now book booster jab

Vaccination campaign now includes the inoculation of the third dose for those over 40.

Malorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The President visited the new Espai Francesc Quetglas vaccination centre in Palma

Latest headlines

Balearic president calls for everyone to get vaccinated

"A person who is not vaccinated has more risks."

Malorca Daily Bulletin reporter

News / Comment
“The green shoots of recovery which we saw in the autumn appear to have disappeared...”

Comment

A week to forget

“The green shoots of recovery which we saw in the autumn appear to have disappeared...”

Jason Moore

Sport / Other Sports
FILE PHOTO: World number one Novak Djokovic in action during a match against Spain's Rafael Nadal

Tennis

Nadal calls Djokovic controversy 'a circus'

"Whether or not I agree with Djokovic on some things, justice has spoken..."

Reuters

Here are my five top-tips as you resolutely go about this year’s fitness goals

Other Sports

Returning To Normal This Sporting New Year

James Parrack's five top-tips as you resolutely go about this year’s fitness goals.

James Parrack

FILE PHOTO: ATP Masters 1000 - Paris Masters

Tennis

Tennis star Djokovic wins court battle to stay in Australia

Djokovic's case had caused anger in Australia, where more than 90% of the adult population is double vaccinated and public opinion has been largely against the player.

Reuters

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