Balearics coronavirus figures for Saturday, January 29
Seven-day incidence has dropped below 1000 for the first time since January 13.
Balearics continuing with the Covid passport, while some regions are abandoning it
Five regions have scrapped restrictions and done away with the Covid passport.
Foreign population an "influential factor" in Balearics vaccination rate
Foreign population percentage the highest in Spain; percentage vaccination of the whole population the lowest.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Friday, January 28
Decreases in both hospital ward and ICU numbers.
Curve of the current virus wave "has been bent"
In general, cumulative incidence and hospitalisations are down.
Caution in Spain after detection of first "stealth" variant cases
In the Madrid region, they are "not particularly worried".
Palma hospital activates new phase of contingency plan for Covid
The number of beds has been increased and more staff have been hired.
Balearics first death from Covid of a minor
The health ministry has released very little information.
Balearics with a 7-day incidence below the national average
The lowest seven-day incidence is in Andalusia.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Thursday, January 27
Second consecutive day with under 3,000 cases; six more deaths have been reported.
Health minister rules out shorter Covid quarantine period
Only one regional health minister has asked for a reduction to be considered.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Wednesday, January 26
A fall in the number of new cases; four more deaths have been reported.
Five-month booster-jab wait advised for those who have had Covid
A four-week minimum period criticised as an "immunological absurdity".
Balearics detects the most contagious omicron sub strain already circulating in Denmark
The Son Espases Microbiology laboratory confirms that the BA.2 subvariant is already present in the Balearics.
Spain breaks up COVID passport forgery ring
Police are now investigating the 1,600 people added to the register fraudulently.
Omicron survives longer on plastic, skin than prior variants
This might have helped Omicron replace Delta as the dominant variant and spread rapidly.
Do not assume COVID pandemic reaching 'end game', warns WHO
"On the contrary, globally the conditions are ideal for more variants to emerge."
Covid passport for as long as infections are rampant
Certain regional governments are considering scrapping the Covid passport requirement.
Pharmacies in the Balearics now able to process Covid sick leave
Around 50 pharmacies have so far been accredited.
22 minors admitted to ICU because of Covid during the pandemic
Nine ICU cases during the current wave.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Sunday, January 23
Large fall in daily number of cases; far fewer tests.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Saturday, January 22
The increase in reported cases on Saturday is perhaps lower than might have been anticipated.
Almost 15,000 Covid sick leave requests over three weeks
The sick leave self-management system will ease the strain on the health service.
High Court approves Covid passport extension
The extension is until the end of February.
Self-management Covid sick leave system going live
The system will reduce the workload at health centres.
Booster jab will be demanded by Spain for travel
This means that all persons, regardless of their country of origin, who have received their last vaccine dose more than nine months ago will need to get a booster shot to be permitted entry to Spain, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Friday, January 21
Quite a drop in the number of new cases, but it was a holiday in Palma on Thursday.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Thursday, January 20
A rise in the daily number of cases; four more deaths reported.
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The company is developing a peptide, which inhibits the coronavirus from infecting the human cell, expects to launch clinical trials in Britain this summer.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Wednesday, January 19
Four more deaths reported; number of new cases almost identical to Tuesday.
Spain's infection rate drops for first time in Omicron wave
Spain's coronavirus infection rate dropped for the first time in two and a half months.
Eight Covid deaths as cases rise again in Balearics
A substantial but not unexpected increase in cases.
Over 10,000 new booster jab appointments made
Appointments for anyone over-18 became available on Monday.
Parents and teachers expected to show "blind faith" in Covid measures
Changes are said to be introduced without justification.
60,000 people recovering from Covid in their own homes
"92 people in intensive care units...."
Four bars closed for breaking Covid regulations
"Covid officials and local police visit local businesses...."
Balearics coronavirus figures for Sunday, January 16
A lower number of cases, but the number of tests is down accordingly.
March against Covid health regulations in Palma
Protesting against "health dictatorship".
A quarter of under-12s in the Balearics have been vaccinated
The Balearics have been lagging behind the rest of the country.
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