Concern about further increase in coronavirus cases because of Christmas
The amount of testing in the Balearics is greater than in some other regions.
Drive-through Covid tests in Palma
The Auto-Covid system really couldn’t be easier, you don’t even need an appointment.
More staff needed for Son Espases Covid Ward
The hope is that people will act responsibly over Christmas and the New Year to avoid another spike in coronavirus infections in January.
Stricter measures look likely in Mallorca
Experts are forecasting an explosive increase in coronavirus infections next week.
Sant Antoni fiestas in Sa Pobla, Mallorca
The Plaça Major in Sa Pobla is packed for Sant Antoni.
Sa Pobla calls off the Sant Antoni fiestas
Sant Antoni in Sa Pobla attracts people from all over Mallorca.
Microbiology laboratory at Son Espases Hospital, Mallorca
The microbiology laboratory at Son Espases Hospital.
Analysis to ascertain if coronavirus variant is in Mallorca
The incidence of coronavirus in the Balearics has increased sharply in recent weeks.
Passenger arriving at Spanish airport
Foreign travellers need to have a negative PCR test.
Balearic government wants thorough airport PCR test checks
The checks on foreign travellers' PCR tests are random.
President Francina Armengol of the Balearics
President Armengol, who was speaking on Monday.
Government hires over 350 Covid information personnel
These workers will "help the population better understand what coronavirus is like".
Thousands will spend Christmas in isolation in the Balearics
Of the 74,741 close contacts identified and analysed, 6,483 had symptoms, 68,266 were asymptomatic and 12,515 tested positive.
Some travellers test positive on arrival in the Balearics
All domestic and international travellers must provide a negative PCR test to gain entry to the Balearic Islands.
Most passengers arriving in Minorca didn't have negative PCRs
Four more flights scheduled to arrive in Minorca on Sunday from Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia and Palma.
Covid-19 testing begins at Palma Airport
Travellers who are listed as residents of the Balearics can have a free PCR test at any of the 222 analysis centres on the Peninsula.
Slump in demand for farm produce in Mallorca
"Supermarkets are selling meat that was frozen in March for bargain prices and we can't compete.."
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"
- Mallorca needs to remember price is king
Comment
Time for reflection
It’s proving to be a tough festive season but maybe it’s time for a reset.
Humphrey Carter22/12/2020 11:30