Spain adds 8,148 COVID-19 cases as health chief warns virus is ‘out of control’ in certain areas
It brings the total number of official infections since the pandemic began to 386,054
Biggest 24-hour rise in COVID-19 cases since early April recorded on Spain’s Costa Blanca
THE Valencian Community has logged the largest single day figure of new coronavirus cases since April 11, when Spain was in the midst of the State of Alarm. The regional Health Ministry
Spain adds more than 7,000 COVID-19 cases as health chief Fernando Simon admits ‘things are not going well’
Madrid continues to be the most affected, recording 1,020 positive test results between Wednesday and Thursday
Bleach cleaning begins across village in Spain’s Mallorca as 56 people test positive for COVID-19 in one day
A total of 56 people tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday, the largest number of infections that has so far been confirmed in the village
Extra COVID-19 restrictions are not on the cards in Spain’s Costa Blanca region
THE PRESIDENT of the Valencian Community, which includes the Costa Blanca, has said that this week’s introduction of new restrictions to slowdown the spread of the coronavirus will not lead to tougher
Bar closures due to new COVID-19 restrictions are unfair says resort mayor on Spain’s Costa Blanca
A COSTA BLANCA mayor has slammed this week’s closure of nightlife like clubs and cocktail bars as unfair and said the move lacked consistency.. Calpe’s Ana Sela says that pubs and bars
Spain’s Andalucia ‘will not hesitate’ to enforce stricter measures to fight COVID-19 ‘not matter how painful’ they are
Moreno added that the southernmost region is 'still far' from the levels of contagion seen in the likes of Aragon, Madrid and Catalunya, but pleaded for the population to be responsible
Fines handed out on day one of smoking ban in Spain’s Malaga
Establishments such as bars or restaurants may also be fined for allowing customers to smoke without respecting the two-metre distance
Spain records 3,715 COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours as health ministry says testing has increased
Of the 3,715 in the past 24 hours, around half were in Madrid (1,535), followed by the Basque Country (472) and then Aragon (466)
Latest COVID-19 figures for Spain’s Andalucia as Malaga province counts highest caseload since pandemic began
It is slightly down from the 189 recorded yesterday but brings the total number of cases in the province to 5,059
Town in Spain orders lockdown following surge in COVID-19 cases – despite majority being asymptomatic and just one remaining in hospital
Villamalea, in Albacete, has been ordered by the Government of Castilla-La Mancha to confine its 4,000 inhabitants
‘SCIENCE FICTION’: Defence minister attacks false Euro Weekly News article which warned of Spain lockdown beginning on September 18 – and it may face a fine
Margarita Robles said today that ‘at this time there is no talk of a new lockdown'
Doctor with no underlying health problems becomes first to die of COVID-19 in Spain’s Balearic Islands
The German national had relocated to Mallorca almost 10 years ago and worked at Clinica Rotger in Palma
Struggling bar and nightclub owners in Benidorm to protest against enforced COVID-19 closures on Spain’s Costa Blanca
BENIDORM bars and clubs hit by new restrictions to combat increasing COVID-19 cases on the Costa Blanca will protest against the measures this Sunday(August 23). The Valencian Community implemented the nationally-approved package
Will I get fined for smoking on the beach in Spain’s Andalucia?
A whooping €600,000 fine can be issued in cases where authorities consider that the health of more than one hundred people has been jeopardised
Coronavirus cases on Spain’s Costa Blanca increase by almost 50 per cent among young people
FIGURES released by the Valencian Community show that the number of younger people getting infected by COVID-19 is rising steeply. The region registered 715 new cases of coronavirus over the weekend in
President of Spain’s Valencia region slammed for ‘breaking COVID-19 rules’ as he poses for pic while not wearing mask and ignoring social distancing
Opposition party member Jose Antonio Rovira demanded that Puig pay a fine for not wearing the personal protective gear, accusing him of 'not even complying with his own regulations'
COVID-19 closes down brothel on Spain’s Costa Blanca
A BROTHEL in the southern Costa Blanca region has been closed down due to an outbreak of COVID-19. At least four people are said to have been infected at the premises in
No pool or boat parties and smoking ban: Spain’s Balearic Islands introduce tougher measures to combat COVID-19
Boat and pool parties will now be strictly prohibited, since according to the Balearic government, these are where contagions are most likely to occur
Spain’s Basque Country warns of ‘tsunami’ of COVID-19 cases as it prepares to declare health emergency while Madrid remains optimistic as it constructs emergency hospital
Regional president Isabel Ayuso said the situation 'is not going to be much different from what we have seen these last few months' as the contagion is less severe and the affected
Families ignoring COVID-19 restrictions to set up night time dining areas on Torrevieja’s closed beaches on the Costa Blanca
A Torrevieja councillor has slammed inconsiderate families who are ignoring barriers to set up outdoor night time dining rooms on the city’s beaches. The beaches are closed each night for cleaning as
Grim outlook on Spain’s road to economic recovery from coronavirus crisis
SPAIN’S economy is in danger of lagging behind the main advanced economies in Europe in recovering from the coronavirus crisis. According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) the Spanish
Police move against beach hoggers hindering COVID-19 safety on Spain’s Costa Blanca
SELFISH beach hoggers in Calpe on the Costa Blanca are being fined if they put loungers, chairs, or umbrellas on local sands before 9.30am. The old problem of people “reserving” spaces by
Beach lifeguard on Spain’s Costa Blanca admitted to hospital with suspected COVID-19
A 20-YEAR-OLD beach lifeguard working in the Dénia area has been admitted to Dénia Hospital’s ICU on suspicion of having contracted the coronavirus. Four other lifeguards and a beach assistant are self-isolating
BREAKING: Spain orders closure of all nightclubs and nationwide smoking ban to fight COVID-19 resurgence
Health Minister Salvador Illa instructed the 17 autonomous communities to bring in the new measures following a week of rapidly increasing coronavirus cases
Spain’s Balearic Islands vows ‘we will not lock up the people again’ as COVID-19 cases climb
President Francina Armengol did however warn that restrictions may be put in place to help halt the spread of coronavirus