Health
Over 15 million masks to be distributed
11,998,000 masks will be distributed to Municipalities, the rest will be given to the Red Cross, Caritas and CERMI.
Health
Private Security to reinforce Covid-19 restrictions
Security personnel will monitor several points in the city, including Can Matzarí estate and the s’Ermita urbanisation from 21:00 until 07:00.
Economy
A bleak winter ahead for restaurants
42% of restaurants will close soon for the winter, 18% will fold and the rest will hang on, in the hope of staying afloat until next season.
Culture
Tots Sants celebrations under threat
The opening of cemeteries for Tots Sants celebrations will depend on the coronavirus situation.
Are urban lockdowns the best way to fight the coronavirus?
Health
Most new Covid-19 infections are under 49
President Armengol says "53% of the new Covid-19 cases are asymptomatic."
Health
Nightlife Sector blasts Ministry of Health Campaign
Spanish Nightlife Sector says the new Ministry of Health campaign stigmatises Entertainment venues.
Tourism
A cry for help from Airlines
The ALA is also calling for an ambitious incentive plan to boost passenger demand, reduced airport fees and an ERTE extension until Easter 2021.
Health
Reaction to Arquitecte Bennàssar lockdown
Around 30,000 people live in the Arquitecte Bennàssar area which includes Son Oliva, Plaça de Toros and part Son Canals.
Education
School outraged over proximity of 'Covid Hotel'
The School says the close proximity of the 'Covid Hotel' is making parents uneasy.
Transport
Car rental activity down by 80%
Multinationals have not moved large fleets of vehicles to the Balearic Islands this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Education
Parents demand all teachers take PCR tests
Two kindergarten classes and one primary class were forced to close on Monday after one teacher tested positive for coronavirus and 5 others were quarantined.
Health
Anonymity for schools with Covid-19 cases
On Thursday, Primary 1 and 2 classes were cancelled at Santa Gertrudis Public School in Ibiza after a teacher tested positive for Covid-19 and 9 pupils were quarantined.
Health
Human Covid-19 vaccine trials begin
A total of 550 healthy volunteers from Spain, Belgium and Germany will participate in the trials.
Health
Outpatients moved to reduce waiting lists
Outpatient operations have been moved to the Gynecology & Obstetrics Unit at the Red Cross facilities in Palma.
Health
Spanish Princess quarantined
Spain's Princess of Asturias attends Santa María de los Rosales School in the Aravaca district of Madrid.
Education
Parents complain about class separation
The School says the class had to be split to meet the 20 pupils per classroom ratio.
Health
Non-urgent operations back on hold
According to the latest data, waiting lists for operations increased by 90% in July.
Health
Police patrol 'Covid Hot Zones'
Local residents are free to move around within their neighbourhood, but are advised not to go out unless it’s absolutely necessary.
Tourism
Italy reactivates cruise ships, but no stopovers in Palma
The ‘Costa Diadema’ is scheduled to set sail on September 19 on a cruise exclusively for Italian tourists.
- 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