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EXPLAINER: The areas of Spain that still use COVID-19 passports and where you have to show it

EXPLAINER: The areas of Spain that still use COVID-19 passports and where you have to show them

EIGHT areas of Spain are still running COVID-19 passport schemes while other regions have stopped the measure as ‘sixth wave’ coronavirus infections fall. Passport will

8 Feb, 2022 @ 19:00

Coronavirus·Health·Lead

Avoid the gym: How to get fit in your living room or in Spain’s great outdoors

Wanna avoid COVID? There are so many online fitness options to help get your body in shape after the festive excesses, writes Jo Chipchase

5 Feb, 2022 @ 11:30

Health·Lead·Sport

Adding extra olive oil to your diet could reduce risk of dying from heart disease and cancer, study finds

EXTRA virgin olive oil could crush cancer, according to ground-breaking research. A team of American scientists discovered that more than half a tablespoon of olive

4 Feb, 2022 @ 20:00

Health·Lead·Other News

World Cancer Day: What will be the most common types of cancer in Spain in 2022

MORE than 100,000 people die of cancer each year in Spain and it is estimated that over 280,000 new cases will be detected in 2022.

4 Feb, 2022 @ 15:43

Health·Lead·Other News

Spain and Italy, only European countries to maintain outdoor face mask rule

SPAIN will be one of the last European countries to eliminate the mandatory outdoor face mask rule. On Tuesday night, February 1, the Spanish Parliament

4 Feb, 2022 @ 08:45

Health·Lead·National News·Other News

Scientists At Spain's Murcia University Say A Simple Saliva Test Could Detect Severe Covid 19 Cases

Scientists at Spain’s Murcia University say a simple saliva test can detect severe cases of COVID-19

SCIENTISTS at Murcia University(UMU) have found evidence that a saliva test can detect severe cases of COVID-19. The inexpensive and easy test has been successfully

3 Feb, 2022 @ 20:00

Coronavirus·Health·Lead·Murcia

COVID latest: Spain upholds compulsory face mask rule in outdoor public spaces

SPAIN’S parliament has voted to maintain the requirement to wear face masks even when outdoors in a decision that sparked immediate backlash. The vote on

2 Feb, 2022 @ 11:54

Coronavirus·Health·Lead·National News

Last phase starting in key clinical trials for Spain's own COVID-19 vaccine

Go ahead for final phase clinical trials of Spain’s own COVID-19 vaccine

SPAIN’S first domestically-made COVID-19 vaccine produced by Hipra is to start its final phase of clinical trials. Approval was given by the Spanish Agency for

1 Feb, 2022 @ 13:30

Coronavirus·Health·Lead

Night closures to end but COVID-19 passport continues in Murcia area of Spain

NIGHTLIFE businesses will be able to stay open after 1.00 am in the Murcia region from later this week. The change will take place once

31 Jan, 2022 @ 16:33

Coronavirus·Health·Lead·Murcia

The urology blokes: British consultants expand practice from Gibraltar to Costa del Sol

Urologist James Allan explains why it's important not to ignore early warning signs

30 Jan, 2022 @ 15:45

Columnists·Gibraltar·Health·Lead·Malaga·National News

The journey to longer life – how to be a healthy expat in Spain

After the rich foods and heavy drinking of Christmas, it’s time for a full health exam - and maybe a new diet, writes Jon Clarke

30 Jan, 2022 @ 14:15

Health·Other News·Sponsored

Sol Eyes Clinic and Medical Centre offers top quality treatment using latest technology on Spain’s Costa del Sol

By Niamh Ryan SOL EYES is an internationally recognised eye clinic and medical centre situated in the heart of Fuengirola. Their combined clinic consists of

29 Jan, 2022 @ 10:00

Health·Malaga

Children’s TV favourites recruited to boost COVID-19 vaccines among Spain’s over 5s

SPAIN has enlisted the help of the nation’s favourite children’s television characters to encourage kids to get the jab. The state television channel RTVE will

28 Jan, 2022 @ 16:15

Coronavirus·Health·Lead·National News

Spain postpones decision on ending compulsory indoor mask wearing as Covid-19 infections tumble

First cases of new BA.2 Omricon COVID-19 variant are confirmed in Spain

THE first cases of the new BA.2 Omricon variant have been confirmed in Spain. Two infections have been identified in Catalunya with a potential third

27 Jan, 2022 @ 15:45

Coronavirus·Health·Lead

Mum gives birth to tiny quads within five minutes at Costa Blanca hospital in Spain

A 35-year-old woman has given birth to quadruplets in Elche with the delivery lasting just five minutes. The two boys and two girls weighed in

27 Jan, 2022 @ 15:00

Costa Blanca·Health·Lead

Covid Passports To Be Used During February In Costa Blanca And Valencia Areas Of Spain

COVID passports set for February extension in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

THE Valencian government wants to keep using COVID passports for indoor access to hospitality and entertainment venues until February 28. The current measure, introduced in

27 Jan, 2022 @ 12:45

Castellon·Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

Big rise in suicidal and self-harm helpline calls among younger Spaniards during COVID-19 pandemic

Suicidal and self-harm helpline calls from young people in Spain dramatically rise during COVID-19 pandemic

SUICIDE is now the second-biggest cause of death, after cancer, among Spaniards aged 15 to 29 years, according to figures from the Spanish Asssociation of

26 Jan, 2022 @ 17:59

Health·Lead

New COVID-19 record but hospital admissions are way down on 2021 numbers in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

New COVID-19 record but hospital admissions are much lower than 2021 numbers in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

A new pandemic record daily total of 39,585 cases was reported this Tuesday in the Valencian Community. Exactly a year ago, the total was 8,423.

25 Jan, 2022 @ 20:30

Castellon·Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

How hemp fields in southern Spain could play a vital role in ending Covid pandemic

BENEATH the swathes of plastic that cover hillsides across southern Andalucia, a pungent smelling crop is being cultivated that could prove to be the secret

23 Jan, 2022 @ 14:15

Health·Lead

The seven year twitch: New report shows that divorce is bad for your health – if you’re a man

IF you want to stay healthy, stay married. This is the message from a new study which shows that men who live alone for seven

22 Jan, 2022 @ 13:30

Health·Lead

Young children stay in the cold as teachers catch COVID-19 in Costa Blanca area of Spain

Young children in the cold as teachers catch COVID-19 in Costa Blanca area of Spain

PARENTS have slammed Valencia’s Education Ministry for not providing replacement teachers after a Costa Blanca infant school was forced to stop lessons. All six teachers

21 Jan, 2022 @ 19:30

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Valencian Community

Spain's Health Minister talks 'caution' as latest COVID-19 wave appears to have peaked

Spain’s Health Minister urges ‘caution’ as latest COVID-19 wave appears to have peaked

SPAIN’S Health Minister, Carolina Darias, has urged ‘caution’ as the sixth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is showing signs of subsiding. COVID cases currently stand

21 Jan, 2022 @ 15:35

Coronavirus·Health·Lead

COVID-19 passport measures to continue in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

COVID passports will continue to be used in the Valencian Community past the current January 31 expiry date. The EU COVID certificate is needed for

20 Jan, 2022 @ 15:05

Castellon·Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

Sewage water tests for COVID-19 suggest ‘sixth wave’ infection peak has passed in Valencia area of Spain

SEWAGE water analysis in Valencia City is suggesting that COVID-19 cases have peaked in the sixth wave of the pandemic. Testing doesn’t detect the coronavirusf,

20 Jan, 2022 @ 12:45

Coronavirus·Health·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

Annual Battle On Spain's Costa Blanca Against Processionary Caterpillar Nests

Battle resumes on Spain’s Costa Blanca against processionary caterpillar nests

COUNCILS across the Costa Blanca are well into their annual routine to treat pine trees full of processionary caterpillar nests. The pest can kill small

19 Jan, 2022 @ 19:30

Costa Blanca·Lead

Bar staff get bottles hurled at them during COVID mask row in Spain's Valencia area

Customers refuse to wear masks and throw bottles at bar staff in Spain’s Valencia area

BAR workers dodged bottles and windows were smashed during a brawl in Alzira over mask wearing. Masks have to be worn and COVID-19 passports produced

18 Jan, 2022 @ 11:47

Coronavirus·Crime & Law·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

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