Police prevent 21 Spanish students from leaving Mallorca
Three students have managed to fly back to the mainland.
100,000 euros for accommodating students at 'Covid hotel'
At present, there are 249 Spanish students at the Hotel Palma Bellver.
Balearic President delivers stern Covid message
“If someone plans to travel to the Balearics to behave uncivilly and put the health and economy of the Islands at risk, let me be clear: they should stay at home.."
Mother files criminal complaint over student quarantine
If all of the PCR tests are negative, the students can leave, but if there is even one positive result they will all have to stay at the hotel for a minimum of ten days.
New entry rules for the Balearic Islands
“It's thanks to individual responsibility that we have one of the lowest cumulative incidence rates in Europe.."
Government warned of contagion risk before RFB Music Erasmus concert
Despite what happened at the first RFB Music Erasmus concert, Palma City Council allowed the organisers to stage a second event five days later.
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Massive street party on Palma Industrial Estate
Polígono Son Castelló has been out of control at weekends for more than a month.
Thirty-three Spanish students in Mallorca test positive
A total of 268 students are either at a Covid hotel or are confined to their hotels.
Vaccination for 16-year-olds, but not yet in Mallorca
Appointments available in Minorca, Ibiza and Formentera.
Guardia Civil supervising transfer of students to Mallorca Covid hotel
Thirty-three students are so far known to have been moved to a Covid hotel.
Ibiza nightclub pilot hailed as a huge success
"Prudence and responsibility is necessary because we do not want any new outbreaks..”
Mask free outdoors in Mallorca from today!!
"Our smiles will return to our streets, with a safe distance and those smiles are visible to all of us..”
60-69 year olds to get their 2nd vaccine earlier
All 60-69 year olds are advised to take extra precautions to prevent infection if they haven't had their second jab.
Student Covid outbreak did not originate in Mallorca
Dr Javier Arranz is convinced that the outbreak that affected around 500 students was imported.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Friday
Over a two-day period more than 160 new positive cases.
Mayor of top holiday resorts ecstatic over Balearic 'Green' listing
"Without a doubt, this is excellent news for Calvia and for all the Balearic Islands.."
Vaccination appointments for 30 to 34-year-olds
Appointments can be made from this coming Monday.
Nightclub pilots in Mallorca & Ibiza tonight & tomorrow
Capacity is limited to a maximum of 6 guests per table inside and 12 outside and the rules are the same for the VIP area and the general admission area.
End of the mask for care home residents
Fifteen million people in Spain have now been immunised.
Spain lifts crowd restrictions in La Liga from next season
Local authorities will decide whether fans can attend matches and in what numbers.
Covid outbreaks among students who were in Mallorca
Almost 250 students in Madrid have tested positive.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Wednesday
The highest number of new cases since May 1.
Up to 100,000 doses of vaccine per week now being administered
Over 70,000 doses earmarked for Mallorca.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Tuesday
Fifty-one new positive cases, 45 of them in Mallorca.
Call for bar & restaurant restrictions to be binned
“It's time to turn the page and recover proportionality, transparency, common sense and normal licensing hours.."
Will the Balearics move from 'Amber' to 'Green' on Thursday?
Prime Minister Boris Johnson: “I fear there will be problems and delays, the priority is to keep the country safe and prevent the virus from returning.”
84 Balearic residents in IB-Salut quarantine hotels in Mallorca
The Balearic Islands now has a cumulative incidence rate of 42 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in 14 days and it has been stable for two months.
Coronavirus figures for Monday June 21
As of Monday, 623,891 vaccine doses had been administered in Mallorca and 402,5089 people had been given at least one dose of the vaccine.
Dr Arranz welcomes easing of face mask rule
"This is not a definitive goodbye to masks, but it is good news.."
Singer sanctioned over behaviour at Palma Concert
Several people were sanctioned for very serious misconduct and non-compliance with the Covid regulations.
02:00 closing time boosts Hospitality Sector
Rapid vaccination and stable cumulative incidence rate considered crucial for the Hospitality Sector and the economy.
Schools have been "firewalls" against Covid transmission
Just 1.5% of outbreaks have been exclusively within schools.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Friday
Forty-two new cases, 38 of them in Mallorca.
Germany removes France, Greece, parts of Spain from COVID risk list
Popular destinations being removed from list of coronavirus risk areas.
Warm welcome for "mask free"
The timing of the decision will be opportune "because of the heat and the temperature".
UEFA has contingency plan for London-scheduled Euro 2020 final
UEFA urges Britain to exempt travelling foreign fans from 10-day quarantine rules.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Thursday
One new death has been reported; 25 new positive cases.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Wednesday
The lowest number of Covid patients in intensive care since early August.
Mobile vaccination service for the Balearics
Three Formula 1 car transporters being pressed into service.
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