Festive Fun
“Regulations which are being introduced could knock the stuffing out of Christmas..”
26,500 Balearic vaccinations in first quarter of 2021
The Ministry of Health says all priority groups in the Balearics will be vaccinated by summer.
A closed playground in Mallorca
Playgrounds have been closed since September and the start of the school year.
Children's playgrounds in Mallorca to reopen
Town halls will also be able to organise fairs, but under strict conditions.
Classroom in Menorca
Demands are such that teachers are going on sick leave because of stress.
Union condemns teachers' worsening working conditions
The pandemic has resulted in longer hours, stress and additional responsibilities.
Playing With Numbers
"The coronavirus vaccination programme will therefore be akin to that for the flu.."
The Vaccine
The Vaccine
“World governments now just have to convince the public about the vaccines..”
UK announces new travel regulations
The changes mean British people living in Spain might not have to quarantine for 14 days if they go home for Christmas.
Pollensa hoteliers pin their hopes on low season trade
A total of 69 hotels are still open in Mallorca.
Magalluf was thriving before Covid-19
According to the report new investment in Magalluf had increased by 33%.
Protest in Manacor, Mallorca against lockdown
Protest in Manacor against lockdown.
Negative PCR tests mandatory to enter Mallorca
The Health Ministry says making a negative PCR test mandatory to gain entry to the Balearic Islands will prevent coronavirus infections being imported from abroad.
Flu vaccination in Spain
Increased demand for flu jabs has shown that the health system can deal with mass Covid vaccination.
Spain will have 13,000 coronavirus vaccination points
Prime Minister Sánchez says that there will be a "single vaccination strategy" for Spain.
S'Arracó residents asked to stay home "as much as possible"
Concern about cases in a village of some 800 people.
Aina Calvo, the Spanish government's delegate in the Balearics
Aina Calvo, the Spanish government's delegate in the Balearics.
- 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
Spanish Travel Dilemma
"PCR tests are now obligatory for foreign travellers coming to Spain, what about residents?"
Humphrey Carter25/11/2020 10:15