Ensuring compliance with Covid measures in Alcudia
The mayor of Alcudia, and Pollensa’s mayor, had a meeting earlier this week to discuss compliance with Covid measures.
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Health workers, Son Espases Hospital, Mallorca
There are some 5,000 workers in all at Son Espases.
Son Espases preparing for increased admissions because of holiday periods
A further 26 nurses and auxiliaries have been recruited.
Track & trace regulations "violate right to privacy"
Consubal says there are no guarantees about how the personal data provided by customers will be used.
Children's attractions might open next week in Mallorca
Children aged six and over will have to wear face masks, except when eating or drinking.
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Christmas in Palma, Mallorca
One thing's for sure this Christmas - there won't be scenes like this.
Strict measures to continue over Christmas in the Balearics
Strict measures, but bar and restaurant capacities look set to be increased.
A substantial part of Spanish population to be vaccinated in the first half of 2021
The cabinet will approve the vaccination strategy next week.
Financial aid for Manacor businesses
800,000 euros will be granted to businesses and 300,000 euros to bars and restaurants.
Mallorca playing safe
"It could appear that every day brings new restrictions but the Balearics has a plan.."
British Tour Operators call for antigen tests
The European Commission has encouraged EU member states to use rapid antigen testing to contain the virus and limit quarantine measures.
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Covid quick test centre.
Spain's incidence rate is still very high.
Antigen tests in Pharmacies?
Galicia carried out voluntary rapid tests in pharmacies in five Municipalities in October and anyone who tested positive was given a PCR test.
Third night of protests in Manacor
Business owners claim income has slumped by 70% since the Manacor lockdown began.
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Police operation in Palma, Mallorca
Police acted against coronavirus restrictions breaches in Palma's Wifi Park.
40% of Spaniards feel others have not been public-spirited
On the other hand, 50% think people have been public-spirited during the pandemic.
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People in street in Palma Mallorca
The coronavirus figures in the Balearics are improving.
Balearics no longer coronavirus cumulative incidence "extreme risk"
An indicator of extreme risk is a cumulative incidence of 250 cases per 100,000.
Inca feels the pain as Dijous Bo is cancelled
The Guardia Civil and Local Police are setting up a special surveillance device to stop crowds of people gathering in the centre of town on Thursday.
- 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
Changing travel habits
"The lockdowns have given time for people to reflect on life and travel may change.."
Humphrey Carter21/11/2020 10:18