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Banyalbufar, Mallorca

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Incidence rates soar in the municipalities

Latest epidemiological report states that 84% of admissions to intensive care have not been vaccinated.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter27/11/2021 08:50

Balearic health minister, Patricia Gómez.

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Family gatherings this Christmas, but with masks and ventilation

No comparison with last Christmas, but safety measures still need to be maintained.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter25/11/2021 14:41

Pfizer vaccine approved in Europe for children under 12

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European Medicines Agency authorises Pfizer vaccine for 5 to 11 year olds

In the US, the vaccine has been licensed for children aged 5 to 11 for nearly a month.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter25/11/2021 14:07

People eating & drinking in a restaurant.

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Covid Certificates may become compulsory in bars and restaurants in the Balearics

"After so much effort by society the most reasonable thing to do is extend the use of the Covid certificate, which is also a way to encourage vaccination..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter24/11/2021 12:05

Limited reopening of bar interiors in Mallorca in May 2021

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Balearics priority is vaccination, but new measures being reviewed

The opposition fear that bars and restaurants will bear the brunt of any new restrictions.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter23/11/2021 14:09

Testing in Mallorca

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235 news cases of Covid in the Balearics in last 24 hours

The test rate for the 235 cases is lower than Monday's 79 cases; hospitalisations are down.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter23/11/2021 13:09

Healthcare Professionals at A&E in Palma.

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Hospitals getting ready for Covid & Flu at the same time

The Health Department is advising people to make an appointment to get their flu vaccination by calling 971 211 998.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter23/11/2021 08:56

The Balearic message is get vaccinated.

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“No excuses” not to be vaccinated says Balearic government

The government, for the moment, is not planning on ramping up restrictions.

Malorca Daily Bulletin reporter22/11/2021 16:18

People in the streets in s'Arenal.

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Covid fines expected to generate millions of euros in 2022

Collection forecasts for the whole year are down from 15.3 million euros in 2021 to 14.3 million euros next year.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter22/11/2021 09:05

Fernando Simón, director of the Centre for the Coordination of Health Alerts and Emergencies

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Fernando Simón questions the usefulness of the Covid certificate for bars

Spain's director of health emergencies says that the certificate is not as useful as "some think" for bars.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter19/11/2021 12:15

Benidorm has missed the British this year.

Living in Spain

From bar shots to COVID shots, Spain's Benidorm beckons

"We have to keep reminding the British put their masks back on".

18/11/2021 17:22

Mateu Orfila Hospital in Mahon, Minorca

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Balearics coronavirus figures for Thursday, November 18

Test rate back down below five per cent and a small fall in the number of new cases.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter18/11/2021 15:48

Airport passengers in Spain

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Second jab for travellers who have had Covid

Spain's protocol is one jab if you've had Covid; this is causing problems for foreign travel.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter18/11/2021 12:04

Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez in Ankara.

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Over 60s to get Covid booster jab

“Continuing with the vaccination programme without pause is the best remedy in the face of the rebound of coronavirus cases in the country.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter18/11/2021 08:19

Boris Johnson last week warned of gathering "storm clouds" of infections.

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Germans, Austrians line up for shots as COVID cases soar across Europe

Boris Johnson last week said he was cautious about rising cases in Europe.

17/11/2021 17:27

Microbiology Laboratory at Son Espases Hospital, Palma.

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Delta Plus variant of Covid is in the Balearic Islands

The new subvariant is 10-15% more contagious it does not appear to be more aggressive than the standard Delta variant.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter17/11/2021 09:11

Guillermo Dezcallar, Aurelio Vázquez, Tolo Gomila, Javier Blas & Antoni Riera at the III Foro Illeslex in Palma.

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Rural tourist accommodation in demand

"Housing for tourist use is in a phase of decline because of the current legislation, taxation, safety ratios and lower profitability..”

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter17/11/2021 08:47

Hipra will carry out a so-called Phase II trial, on the volunteers

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Spain's regulator authorises Phase II trial for Spanish COVID-19 vaccine

Spanish pharmaceutical to test the COVID-19 vaccine on more than 1,000 volunteers.

Reuters15/11/2021 13:09

30-39 year olds in Palma.

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Covid vaccination still very low in 30-39 age group

"The number of people admitted to the ICU who are not vaccinated is seven times higher than those who are.."

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter15/11/2021 12:02

Health worker being tested.

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Balearics coronavirus figures for Wednesday, November 10

The test rate for a lower number of new cases than on Tuesday has risen nevertheless.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter10/11/2021 13:37

Testing in Menorca

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Balearics coronavirus figures for Tuesday, November 9

Seventy-three more new cases than Monday, but this may have something to do with testing.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter09/11/2021 13:57

A company dinner in Palma.

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Restaurateurs optimistic in the run up to Christmas

See special Bulletin Festive Fun section for restaurants this Christmas.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter08/11/2021 12:20

Helathcare Professional administering Covid vaccine at Ibiza Nursing Home.

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Thousands in the Balearics refuse Covid vaccine

The 30-39 age group has the lowest number of people vaccinated with 128,795 having had at least one dose.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter08/11/2021 10:08