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BREAKING: EU set to BAN all ‘non-essential’ travel for 30 days after becoming epicentre of coronavirus pandemic

THE EU is set to ban non-essential travel to the bloc for 30 days in a bid to reduce coronavirus contagion. The measure has been

16 Mar, 2020 @ 16:37

Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Mallorca

Hairdryers against coronavirus, and 5 other mythical cures busted by Olive Press health correspondent Jeremy Kenton

HOTTER temperatures as a brake on the coronavirus is nothing more than, well, what it says: hot air. A temperature raise has little or no

16 Mar, 2020 @ 15:54

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57-year-old man becomes first coronavirus death in Spain’s Granada

A 57-YEAR-OLD has become the first fatality in Granada due to coronavirus.

16 Mar, 2020 @ 13:58

Granada·Health·Lead

Costa Blanca council quarantines all vulnerable staff after worker contracts Covid-19

TORREVIEJA Town Hall has told it’s staff not to come in today and self-isolate themselves against a potential spread of Coronavirus. One worker had tested

16 Mar, 2020 @ 13:20

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Lead

COVID-19: Renewal of medical prescriptions to be issued remotely, Andalucia health ministry announces

The procedure will now be done over the phone, using the usual number for Primary Care (955 54 50 60).

16 Mar, 2020 @ 13:17

Coronavirus·Health·Lead

21-year-old man with leukemia becomes youngest coronavirus death in Spain’s Malaga

A 21-YEAR-OLD man has become the youngest fatality due to coronavirus in Malaga.

16 Mar, 2020 @ 13:01

Health·Lead·Malaga

WATCH: DJ in coronavirus lockdown in Spain’s Mallorca celebrates his 32nd with rooftop gig as neighbours sing Happy Birthday from balconies

Islanders descended to their balconies in a clear message of resilience and solidarity.

16 Mar, 2020 @ 12:43

Lead·Mallorca

The trials and tribulations of flying back to the UK from Spain in order to avoid the coronavirus lockdown

SPAIN has now officially been put on lockdown.

16 Mar, 2020 @ 12:23

Lead·Travel News

Wang Yi Chinese Foreign Minister Us Department Of State

CORONAVIRUS: China pledges medical help to Spain

CHINA has pledged to aid Spain in its fight against coronavirus. The nation’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, spoke with Spanish counterpart Arancha Gonzalez Laya on the phone on March

16 Mar, 2020 @ 11:57

Lead·National News

Fines of up to €600,000 for disobeying coronavirus lockdown in Spain

THE royal decree ordering the lockdown of Spain has included sanctions for those who disobey the new rules. In article 20 of the decree, it

16 Mar, 2020 @ 11:34

Costa Blanca·Lead·Mallorca

Coronavirus crisis pushes Spain’s agricultural prices through roof as fishermen see prices slump

PANIC Buying, store closures and consumer lockdowns have seen agricultural prices soar as farmers struggle to keep up with demand. Distributors in the province have

16 Mar, 2020 @ 11:23

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British source at Alicante prison says inmates ‘starting fires’ as rumours of two coronavirus patients at the facility spark mayhem

EXCLUSIVE A BRITISH source within Fontcalent prison has claimed rumours of ‘two coronavirus patients’ in the facility has caused intense protests on Sunday. Messages from

16 Mar, 2020 @ 01:20

Costa Blanca·Lead

British families organise video ‘playtime’ calls for their kids as Spain enters coronavirus lockdown

YOUNG British families on coronavirus lockdown in Spain have begun organising video ‘playtime’ calls for their kids. TJ Constant, who lives in La Herradura, started

16 Mar, 2020 @ 00:09

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Woman arrested in Spain’s Mallorca after testing positive for coronavirus and fleeing hospital to hotel

It comes as the first full day of lockdown in Mallorca has passed largely without incident, amid a heightened police presence

15 Mar, 2020 @ 21:59

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Coronavirus victim on Spain’s Costa del Sol gives birth by emergency caesarean at 27 weeks

A WOMAN seriously ill with coronavirus has given birth at 27 weeks by emergency caesarean. The 33-year-old nurse was transferred to Malaga’s Materno Infantil hospital several days ago from

15 Mar, 2020 @ 20:40

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Helplines for elderly British expats in need of shopping, medicines or company during coronavirus lockdown in Spain’s Marina Alta

HELPLINES are available for elderly English-speaking expats in need of help during Spain’s coronavirus lockdown. The numbers of volunteers, organised through charity Help of Denia and

15 Mar, 2020 @ 20:16

Costa Blanca·Health

Fears internet and social media could COLLAPSE in Spain due to over usage during coronavirus lockdown as companies ask residents to ‘ration Netflix use’

INTERNET and social media use have exploded in Spain as people begin a 15-day lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. Operators warned today that ‘telecommunications

15 Mar, 2020 @ 20:15

Business & Finance·Costa Blanca·Lead·Malaga·Mallorca

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

Spain deploys army in Madrid, Sevilla, Valencia and other cities as fight against coronavirus ramps up

It comes as military personnel have been granted the authority to issue orders to the public after Spain entered a state of emergency on Friday

15 Mar, 2020 @ 17:10

Lead·National News

Hiker in Spain branded ‘irresponsible’ after falling and cutting his genitals open, prompting helicopter rescue amid coronavirus crisis

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases now stands at almost 8,000, while the death toll has risen to 288

15 Mar, 2020 @ 16:28

Lead·National News

CORONAVIRUS: Feria de Abril CANCELLED in Spain’s Sevilla in €830 MILLION tourism loss as organisers scramble to find new date

THE Feria de Abril in Sevilla has been postponed over the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Mayor Juan Espadas made the decision this morning with a new

15 Mar, 2020 @ 15:59

Lead·Sevilla

‘At least a dozen’ cafes and bars open in Spain’s Mallorca while eerie silence fills Palma as police step up patrols on those defying coronavirus lockdown

A veil of silence has filled the usually vibrant city of Palma de Mallorca.

15 Mar, 2020 @ 14:43

Lead·Mallorca

BREAKING: Spain’s coronavirus death toll rises to almost 300 as more than 7,500 people now infected

It means that in the last 24 hours a total of 2,000 new cases have been registered

15 Mar, 2020 @ 14:26

Lead·National News

BREAKING: Ryanair ‘severely reduces’ flights to Spain amid coronavirus lockdown

RYANAIR will be reducing flights to Spain as the country embarks on a 15-day coronavirus lockdown. The Dublin-based carrier made the announcement online saying that

15 Mar, 2020 @ 12:46

Costa Blanca·Lead·Malaga·Mallorca

BREAKING: UK warns against ALL travel to Spain as country readies for Italy-style lockdown

THE UK Foreign Office has advised against ALL travel to Spain as the country prepares for a nationwide shutdown beginning tomorrow. Its advice wesbite cited

15 Mar, 2020 @ 10:11

Business & Finance·Costa Blanca·Lead·Malaga·Mallorca

EXCLUSIVE: Our chat with Doctor Chen who went viral after posting about his own case of coronavirus in Spain

Chen is currently seven days into the symptoms, which, in his case, have included a bad headache, persistent cough, sore throat and fatigue

15 Mar, 2020 @ 09:00

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