Spain’s Balearic Islands continue to flatten COVID-19 curve with just FIVE new diagnoses in 24 hours The positive figures serve as a clear sign that the region is winning the battle against the virus 27 Apr, 2020 @ 15:17 Health·Lead·Mallorca
Spain’s Balearic Islands call on government to set times for exercise from May 2 to avoid second wave of COVID-19 In this way, children would leave their homes at different times to the elderly or those with medical conditions 27 Apr, 2020 @ 12:50 Lead·Mallorca
‘Bigger and better’ terraces to kickstart comeback of restaurants in Spain’s Mallorca post-coronavirus Outdoor spaces are proven to be healthy than those indoors, thus posing less risk of contagion 23 Apr, 2020 @ 14:23 Business & Finance·Lead·Mallorca
Thousands sign petition to demand Spain’s Balearic Islands reopen to curb COVID-19’s ‘devastating’ emotional, physical and economic damage’ The petition calls on Pedro Sanchez to employ 'common sense' in lifting the lockdown restrictions across the region 22 Apr, 2020 @ 10:39 Health·Lead·Mallorca
Health passports ‘a possibility’ for entry into Spain’s Balearic Islands as government studies ways to protect region from COVID-19 An 'immunological passport' hopes to safeguard the health of the Balearic community and at the same time reactivate a highly valued tourism industry 21 Apr, 2020 @ 14:00 Health·Lead·Mallorca·Travel News
REVEALED: Spain’s Balearic Islands records second lowest number of COVID-19 infections in 24 hours as cases by municipality disclosed Just 15 people were diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 24-hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 1,788 20 Apr, 2020 @ 16:36 Health·Lead·Mallorca
Demands grow for discounted €30 flights to Balearic Islands from Spain to attract visitors post-coronavirus The proposal aims to boost national tourism once the COVID-19 crisis ends 15 Apr, 2020 @ 13:29 Lead·Mallorca·Travel News
COVID-19: Over 50% of hotels in Spain’s Balearic Islands will NOT open this year as owners accept 2020 will be tourist-free More than half of hotels in Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera have made the decision to remain closed this year 11 Apr, 2020 @ 20:06 Business & Finance·Lead·Mallorca·Travel News
NO NEW COVID-19 deaths in Balearic Islands as Ibiza clinic becomes first in Spain to use pioneering ozone therapy According to health officials, more than half of those infected with COVID-19 have won the battle against the virus 10 Apr, 2020 @ 09:18 Health·Lead·Mallorca
Spain’s Balearic Islands ask lockdown restrictions to be relaxed as coronavirus cases steadily decrease The Government proposes for the Balearic Islands to act as a ‘test laboratory’ for lifting the confinement constraints 6 Apr, 2020 @ 13:21 Lead·Mallorca
WATCH: Medical staff give round of applause to patient as he leaves intensive care unit in Spain’s Mallorca Doctors and nurses lined up to give the patient a rapturous round of applause as he was wheeled out of the ICU 4 Apr, 2020 @ 16:34 Lead·Mallorca
WATCH: First Russian plane lands in Spain’s Mallorca from China to deliver 17 TONNES of medical supplies The Russian plane was stockpiled with over 17 tonnes of medical supplies which will be distributed at hospitals in Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza 30 Mar, 2020 @ 17:36 Lead·Mallorca
COVID-19 crisis: Economists predict Spain’s Balearic Islands will suffer biggest recession in its history Economists predict the consequences of the health crisis will be catastrophic for the region 30 Mar, 2020 @ 15:34 Business & Finance·Lead·Mallorca
CORONAVIRUS: Spain’s Balearic Islands see record number of infections in 24 hours as cases soar to 862 In the space of 24 hours, 107 more people tested positive for COVID-19 28 Mar, 2020 @ 14:11 Health·Lead·Mallorca
COVID-19: Russian cargo plane to fly 17 TONNES of vital medical supplies from China to Spain’s Mallorca The aircraft will land at Son Sant Joan airport on Monday and be stockpiled with over 17 tonnes of equipment 27 Mar, 2020 @ 14:39 Lead·Mallorca
COVID-19: Spain’s Balearic Islands to take €1.8 BILLION tourism hit and face 400,000 job losses Alongside the tragic human consequences, the impact on the economy is predicted to be catastrophic 25 Mar, 2020 @ 16:24 Business & Finance·Lead·Mallorca
20-year-old man dies from coronavirus in Spain’s Mallorca as Balearic Islands’ infections soar to 331 The Ministry of Health confirmed that four people died from coronavirus in Mallorca in just 24 hours. 22 Mar, 2020 @ 15:45 Lead·Mallorca
Coronavirus death toll rises to four in Spain’s Mallorca as nurses denounce lack of basic medical supplies at ‘unequipped hospital’ The man had tested positive for COVID-19 on March 14 and died at Palma’s Son Espases Hospital this morning. 20 Mar, 2020 @ 17:21 Health·Lead·Mallorca
100,000 tourists are still on Spain’s Canary and Balearic islands, despite the nationwide lockdown TENS of thousands of tourists have remained on the Canary and Balearic islands respectively, despite the coronavirus. 19 Mar, 2020 @ 17:55 Lead·Travel News
BREAKING: All flights from mainland Spain to Balearic and Canary islands prohibited from midnight tonight ALL flights from mainland Spain to the Balearic and the Canary islands have been cancelled. 18 Mar, 2020 @ 15:06 Lead·Travel News
Cancer patient becomes second victim to be killed by coronavirus in Spain’s Mallorca Health officials say the deceased was a man in his 60s who was being treated for cancer at the hospital. 17 Mar, 2020 @ 22:27 Lead·Mallorca
Spain’s Balearic Islands prohibit arrivals at airports and ports as confirmed coronavirus cases reach 92 The Balearic Islands have enforced strict restrictions at airports and ports to halt the spread of coronavirus. 17 Mar, 2020 @ 16:29 Lead·Mallorca·Travel News
Britons told to pack up and leave Spain’s Mallorca as hotels SHUT DOWN amid coronavirus crisis Hoteliers across the island have reported colossal damage to profits. 16 Mar, 2020 @ 19:02 Lead·Mallorca·Travel News
Balearic Islands demand deferral in mortgage payments and guarantee in unemployment benefits amid Spain’s coronavirus crisis Formal requests have been made to ease the impact of the health crisis on the economy. 15 Mar, 2020 @ 19:27 Business & Finance·Lead·Mallorca
COVID-19 crisis deepens in Spain’s Balearic Islands as 18 people diagnosed overnight and over 9,000 calls made to emergency hotline This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 44, with new infections detected in Ibiza, Mallorca and Menorca. 14 Mar, 2020 @ 18:15 Health·Lead·Mallorca
CORONAVIRUS: All schools CLOSED and doctor’s appointments CANCELLED in Spain’s Balearic Islands All educational centres will close and any non-urgent appointments at health centres will be cancelled. 12 Mar, 2020 @ 22:18 Education·Lead·Mallorca