The Balearic Ministry of Health today reported 99 new cases of Covid and no deaths, so the death toll remains at 1,351 since the start of the pandemic. The Balearics have exceeded 275,000 cases of Covid since the start of the pandemic, with 275,601 cases.
Over the past week, since last Monday, 1,086 cases have been diagnosed. The positivity test rate is 9.7% and 13.4% on average over the past week. The cumulative incidence rate for fourteen days stands at 278 per 100,000 inhabitants and 122 for the last seven days.
By islands, the cumulative incidence rate for fourteen days is 286 in Mallorca, 254 in Minorca, 243 in Ibiza and 264 in Formentera. Of the 99 cases detected today, 72 have been diagnosed in Mallorca, 5 in Menorca and 6 in Ibiza. In addition there are 16 new cases that are not assigned to any specific island and have been registered without geographical information.
972,420 people have been fully vaccinated, 86.9% of the Balearic population. 476,962, 59.8%, have had the booster jab.
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I think Brett, that a small number are becoming ill due to the masks finally being removed after two years of protection suddenly ending - we need to adjust to life without them. I would say more than enough time has passed, and this slight increase would happen whenever we stopped depending on them. Unless we choose to rely on mask wearing for the rest of our lives, then the sooner the better.
I am amazed at the lack of masks being worn in supermarkets, shops etc.. People wander around with this triumphant smirk on their maskless faces as though they have won a contest. Meantime, they are warning of much more virulent strains waiting in the wings and recently I have had 2 friends ( not known to each other ) get Covid despite 2 vaccinations and a booster, and very sick with it too. I really do think masks should be compulsory in supermarkets and shops.