Unanimous agreement for classroom teaching
The school term starts on Monday next week.
Record number of Covid cases in a single day
The main health service demand continues to be primary care, although hospital numbers are rising.
Spain's 14-day COVID-19 infection rate rises to 2,295 per 100,000
Spain's Health Ministry reported a new record in the national 14-day COVID-19 infection rate.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Monday, January 3
The number of Covid patients on wards is up by 37 since Friday.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Sunday, January 2
Fewer new cases from over 2,600 fewer tests.
Sixty per cent of cases in the Balearics are Omicron
The Delta variant is still very much present in the Balearics.
37,000 people isolating because of Covid
The peak of current infections not expected to be reached until January 15.
An end to the pandemic "as we know it"
Covid may become endemic, but under control.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Friday, December 31
Another high number of cases, but a drop in the number of patients on wards.
Up to 4,000 daily Covid cases forecast for next week
A call for limiting mobility again - a curfew.
20,000 Antigen Tests Restock the Balearics
Distribution of 20,000 antigen tests in pharmacies in the Balearics.
150 % More Infections but Fewer Admissions Than in 2020
There are 21,079 people with COVID-19, the maximum since the beginning of the pandemic, of which only 1.4% remain hospitalised.
Companies Struggle with Sick Leave
The situation is critical and especially affects small and medium enterprises of the Islands.
World nations try to balance Omicron restrictions while keeping economies open
Political leaders in some nations, fearful of the economic impact of keeping so many workers at home, were considering shortening the period required for isolation.
Vaccination of children from the age of five starts next week
Vaccination of nine to eleven-year-olds started a couple of weeks ago.
Health service to cease phone monitoring of mild Covid cases
Designed to alleviate the current pressure on primary care.
Wednesday Covid cases number tops 2,000
High numbers of daily cases can be expected for the time being.
Government and Communities study whether to shorten the quarantine for COVID
The measure has already been implemented in the United States due to the avalanche of infections of new variant.
No Extra Restrictions for New Year's Eve
The Balearic Islands relies on this measure to control the the spread of infections without having to implement more restrictions.
High Court approves new Covid passport requirements
New measures apply from Wednesday.
1,900 new Covid cases in last 24 hours
The number of Covid patients on wards has come down again.
Spain's COVID-19 infections soar after Christmas
Spain was largely spared the rampant wave of infections that led several Northern European countries to toughen curbs in the autumn.
British government says no new COVID curbs for England in 2021
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson continues to resist new measures.
Police empty Palma pub because of Covid breaches
Streets of Palma were generally quiet over Christmas.
Nightlife sector threatened with closure
Sanctioning procedures have been opened against clubs where there have been breaches.
Balearic government considering new Covid measures for the New Year
Unspecified as yet, but nightlife in the frame.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Monday, December 27
A lower number of cases because of less testing on Sunday.
COVID-19 vaccine, One Year On
The immunisation campaign in the Balearic Islands has been marked by an uneven pace.
More record numbers of Covid cases forecast
A positive factor has been the fall in the number of Covid patients on wards.
Balearics coronavirus figures for Thursday, December 23
Over 1,000 new cases again, but fewer than on Wednesday.
Balearic government orders blanket use of Covid passport
Agreement with business and unions on Thursday.
Balearics Await Meeting Regarding New Measures
The ministers expressed bluntly that they are not willing to implement restrictions like those of last year.
Sánchez - no return to March 2020 measures
The situation is different because of "massive vaccination" in Spain.
Regional presidents say latest measures are insufficient
Certain regions have already gone much further, e.g. Catalonia has reintroduced a curfew.
Masks to again be obligatory outdoors
Armed Forces health personnel to assist with vaccination programme.
Record number of Covid cases in the last 24 hours in Balearics
But another slight decrease in the number of Covid patients on Mallorca's wards.
Omicron Variant will be dominant by the End of Week
It is recommended to prioritise social contacts in small groups in order to minimize risk exposures.
Comment
The mask of Covid
We are supposed to be wear-ing masks outside in Spain, but many are not.
Humphrey Carter04/01/2022 10:22