Caution urged with ending mask-wearing outdoors
It's argued that the vaccination rate is still too low to dispense with masks outdoors.
Police break up RFB Erasmus Concert in Palma
The next RFB Erasmus Student Festival concert is scheduled to take place on June 20.
We're almost there!!
The Covid Digital Certificate can be used for entry to events as well as for travel.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Tuesday
Incidence rates down; over 15,000 doses of vaccine being administered per day.
Balearics in a "good situation" to end mask-wearing outdoors
A decision on this would seem to be imminent.
Access to Formentor lighthouse restricted from today
"There is absolute chaos and a total lack of information, we don't even know what to do to when guests visit..”
Government wants to maintain Balearic Airport checks
Those coming from Communities with a cumulative incidence rate of less than 60 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in 14 days won’t have to present any documents.
Mallorca's Nightlife Sector restrictions to be relaxed
The Government said last week that a pilot test will be carried out at a disco in Mallorca at the beginning of July and that people will be allowed to dance.
Two more Covid deaths in the the Balearics
The total of new cases detected in Mallorca over the weekend was 68, Ibiza 12, Minorca 3 and Formentera 1.
Covid Digital Certificates now available in Mallorca
From next July, people in the Balearic Islands will be able to access the Covid Digital Certificate via a mobile App and download a QR code with all the relevant information.
The cost of Covid in the Balearic Islands
Total expenditure for 2020 amounted to 144,595,451 euros.
The price of face masks in the Balearic Islands
A maximum price of 0.96 cents was set for face masks in April and reduced to 0.72 cents in October.
Spain players receive vaccines amid fears of side effects
Spanish players fear possible side effects.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Friday
Twenty-nine of Mallorca's municipalities have had no new cases over the past seven days.
Vaccination appointments now available for 35 to 39 age group
Appointments can booked as from 3pm on Friday.
Highest coronavirus incidence is among 16 to 29 age group
The incidence rate is 25 points above the general 14-day rate.
Balearic Vaccination programme in overdrive
The Ministry of Health is confident that immunisation of the 35-39-year-olds is expected to start sooner than expected.
60 to 69-year-olds refusing to have AstraZeneca jab
Over 80% of the age group has been vaccinated.
WHO issues COVID-19 warning to Europe before summer travels
"Countries should learn from the resurgence in cases seen over the summer last year"
Balearic companies want to vaccinate their employees
Balearic President, Francina Armengol: "We don’t need external support at the Government’s mass vaccination sites..”
Spanish players to receive COVID-19 vaccine after two positives
The team's preparations for Euro 2020 were thrown into disarray by two players testing positive for the virus.
Balearic businesses won't be allowed to vaccinate employees
El Corte Inglés and Mercadona are among companies vaccinating employees in Valencia.
People are "very content" with the vaccination programme
President Armengol says there are congratulations for the "vaccination production line".
Balearics coronavirus figures for Tuesday
The first death for seventeen days has been confirmed.
Portugal minister says Spain requiring COVID-19 test at border 'a mistake'
The land border between the two Iberian nations reopened on May 1 after three months of restrictions.
Santa Catalina residents at the end of their tether!
"A few days ago an ambulance tried to reach a neighbour and bar and restaurant owners had to remove their tables and umbrellas to let it through,”
Vaccination rates in the Balearics are the lowest in Spain
In almost all respects, the vaccination programme in the Balearics is slower than the rest of the country.
Vaccination appointments for 40-44 age group from Monday
Over 90,000 people in this age group.
Càritas helped more than 11,000 people in Mallorca last year
Demand rose by 30% compared to 2019, forcing Càritas to cope with an extra 2,568 people.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Friday
Nineteen fewer new cases than on Thursday.
Spain to vaccinate school kids two weeks before term starts
Spain is progressively working its way through age groups and is now focusing on people aged 50-59.
Celebrations in Mallorca on first night of freedom
The Balearic Government says it respects the Supreme Court ruling but recommends following its own rules.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Thursday
Nine more cases than Wednesday, but the test rate is more or less identical.
UK's Johnson says need to wait for data on June reopening
"It is still unclear how protected the population would be against a new surge of COVID-19 cases"
Balearics coronavirus figures for Wednesday
Twenty-four new positive cases in Mallorca.
Seven Scotland players not travelling for friendly after COVID positive test
Scotland not willing to take any unnecessary risks ahead of the European Championship which begins on June 11.
"Reasonable" that masks will not be needed outdoors this summer
"If everything continues as it is now", the obligation to wear masks could be lifted.