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Spain: Majorca & Ibiza beaches circled by helicopters as resorts face new measures


Spain is currently experiencing a spike in coronavirus cases which could see a new nationwide lockdown implemented if cases do not drop. Spain lifted its state of emergency in late June but has now emerged as having the highest case rate in Europe after a recent spike. Most of Spain is requiring people to wear face coverings or masks at all times when they are outdoors and in enclosed public spaces.

The Balearic government has warned of increased fines if people fail to obey coronavirus safety rules, particularly the wearing of masks and keeping to social distancing, and has drawn up a list of everyone who is supposed to be in quarantine.

Police will be going door-to-door to make sure they are not breaking their isolation.

All areas of the Balearics are stepping up security patrols with daily warnings being broadcast from vehicles and helicopters which are circulating over parks, public squares and beaches.

Police are also keeping watch at hospitals and medical centres in case any major incident arises and are making regular visits to nursing homes.

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Beaches and parks have been closed at night in a bid to stop illegal parties and large gatherings of young people and tourists.

Locals have also been asked to wear masks along the promenades.

This week, Balearic president Francina Armengol announced a new list of measures.

She said it was absolutely vital to get the coronavirus cases under control.

There are currently six active outbreaks in Majorca alone.

Ms Armengol appeared at a press conference with Minister of Health, Patricia Gómez to announce new security measures in the face of the increase in coronavirus infections in the Balearic Islands in recent weeks.

Ms Gómez said the Balearic Islands would now have strict measures, very similar to those that existed during phase one of Spain’s de-escalation period which started with the lifting of the State of Alarm on June 21.

These fifteen municipalities will be most affected: Palma, Valldemossa, Santa Maria, Inca, Deià, Esporles, Marratxí, Alaró, Binissalem , Banyalbufar, Llucmajor, Ibiza, Sant Antòni, Ciutadella and Sant Lluís.

Spain has recorded over 517,000 cases of coronavirus and 29,418 deaths.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is currently advising against all non-essential travel to Spain, including the Balearic and Canary Islands,

This is based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks in the country.

The UK’s travel corridor list is being reviewed on a weekly basis.

Additional reporting by Rita Sobot





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