State of Emergency extended in Spain as cases pass 130,000The number of deaths passed 12,000 on Sunday lunchtime The government will permit a partial return to work from the 13th April On Saturday.. 05/04/2020

Security measures make Mercadona the winner of Corona supermarket shopping warSecurity measures have made shoppers feel safe in their stores Mercadona has announced that from Friday onwards all of its staff will be provided with.. 03/04/2020

Aena donates 2 milion euros to Covid research The Higher Council for Scientific Research (CSIC) has put out a notice publicly thanking Aena, which manages most of the airports in Spain, for a 2 million.. 03/04/2020

Video demonstrates the ineffectiveness of homemade facemasksThe Spanish government now recommends facemasks for shopping This week the regional health service in Murcia has asked generous donors to refrain from.. 03/04/2020

Lorca offers free food, showers and rest area for lorry drivers throughout the Covid crisisLorry drivers are vital for food supplies and deliveries and keeping them healthy and comfortable is top priority saya Lorca town hall Lorca council.. 03/04/2020

3rd April Spain update: government studies lockdown extension as the death toll reaches almost 11,000 The virus multiplies 1,000 times faster than the SARS virus of 2002 and is present in the throat as well as the lungs The latest national figures.. 03/04/2020

Sharp rise in supermarket sales of beer, crisps and chocolate during the coronavirus lockdown Spaniards resume their normal social habits but do so at home rather than in bars and cafandeacute;s A report compiled by the Spanish consumer magazine.. 03/04/2020

Torrevieja supermarket takes the temperature of customers as Covid-19 precaution Elderly shoppers in La Mata appreciate the sense of security provided As measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in Spain become ever stricter.. 03/04/2020

Seat adapts its production line to manufacture 300 respirators a day Medical equipment company Hersill is to produce another 100 machines every day Efforts continue in Spain to acquire more equipment in order to treat.. 03/04/2020

Warmer temperatures in spring will not be enough to halt the spread of Covid-19 Geographers reiterate that lockdown is the only way of halting the spread of the coronavirus Despite evidence to the contrary many people are still.. 03/04/2020

Coronavirus recoveries in Murcia double to 90 but first doctor dies in the region The number of patients in hospital falls slightly but there is no room for complacency in observing the lockdown The daily evening update on the coronavirus.. 03/04/2020

Spanish Air Force heading for Germany to collect respirators this afternoon Air Force planes have been busy flying to Shanghai to collect medical equipment and tester kits as well as undertaking internal flights with valuable.. 02/04/2020

Murcian health service says leave mask-making to the professionals The shortage of protective clothing is the biggest cause of concern for health professionals working hard to combat the corona virus, but although members.. 02/04/2020

FINED!!! Dampener for dancing divas who fail to obey lockdown There are still many cases being reported of members of the public across Spain who are failing to understand the seriousness of the current situation faced.. 02/04/2020

Armed forces continue to offer support in the Murcia Region during coronacrisis A total of 27 soldiers commanded by an Army lieutenant from the Javalandiacute; Nuevo base and a dozen vehicles have been present in Totana throughout the.. 02/04/2020

San Javier covered in green hearts bearing messages of thanks to medical workers and emergency servicesAll ages within the community are involved in the initiative, from schoolchildren to homes for the elderly Thereandrsquo;s nothing like a crisis to bring.. 02/04/2020

Cruz Roja volunteers delivering medication in JumillaJumilla residents, and those in many other municipalities are being helped by Cruz Roja volunteers Those who are unable to go out to the pharmacies.. 02/04/2020

2nd April coronavirus round-up in Spain – new record daily death toll as figures show massive destruction of jobs 10,000 fatalities since the crisis began but the Minister for Health sees grounds for optimism in the latest figures The latest daily coronavirus.. 02/04/2020

The coronavirus claims a record daily death toll in Spain as the total reaches 10,000 950 more fatalities in the last 24 hours as the number of confirmed cases tops 110,000 The daily coronavirus update published at 11.30 on Thursday.. 02/04/2020

FINED!! 2 positive Covid-19 cases on Condado de Alhama driving around the urbanistionSome people still donandacute;t seem to understand how highly contagious and dangerous this virus is Police are becoming increasingly exasperated.. 02/04/2020

2nd April coronavirus news round-up in Murcia: death toll up to 42 but lockdown breakers endanger the population Case numbers still growing as the economic consequences become more apparent On a day when the latest medical bulletin provided by the Murcia health.. 02/04/2020

Two arrested over street party in Alcantarilla which ended with violent attacks on the police A group of residents attacked police officers enforcing the coronavirus lockdown Two men are being held in the cells of the Policandiacute;a Nacional.. 02/04/2020

Spanish government tracks 40 million mobile phones to make informed lockdown decisions The project follows a trial run which was carried out in Spain last November As new ways are sought for the Spanish government to make informed decisions.. 02/04/2020

Thursday morning total:5 more coronavirus deaths in Murcia and 43 more cases confirmed Fewer patients in hospital but it is still essential to obey the lockdown On another black day for Spain during the coronavirus pandemic, with the.. 02/04/2020

Spain loses between 10 and 20 billion euros a week during the coronavirus shutdown Analysts identify the need for investment in health services in order to protect the economy in future At the danger of trivializing the rising number.. 01/04/2020

Locations in Aguilas that you have to visit; a new initiative from Aguilas tourism The tourism department will be publishing information daily about the attractions of the municipality Starting today at five oandrsquo;clock, the department.. 01/04/2020

17 in Murcia reported to the police for disobeying coronavirus quarantine orders Even patients isolated in their homes fail to respect lockdown! There have been numerous cases of members of the public failing to obey the coronavirus.. 01/04/2020

Morning round up of Spanish coronavirus news Online gaming publicity partially banned as Spaniards succumb to gambling addiction during the boredom of lockdown As Spain becomes accustomed to.. 01/04/2020

Round-up of Murcia coronavirus news on Wednesday 1st April Drones in service in Murcia to detect cyclists and walkers on Day 19 of the coronavirus lockdown As the Region of Murcia reaches Day 19 of the Covid.. 01/04/2020

Coronavirus recoveries now outnumber fatalities in Murcia 43 patients have been given the all-clear after the figure doubled on Tuesday The latest figures regarding Covid-19 which were published by the Murcia.. 01/04/2020

Social security contributions for the self-employed in Spain are suspended for 6 months Relief for autandoacute;nomos as no interest or surcharges will payable on deferred contributions One of the latest measures introduced by the Spanish.. 31/03/2020

Alhama de Murcia continues to disinfect streets within the municipality Municipal operatives are continuing to clean and disinfect the streets of the municipality on aandnbsp; daily basis, ensuring that areas most transited.. 31/03/2020

Aguilas disinfecting the cemetery although it remains closed for general visits by the publicA total ban is imposed on wakes and funeral vigils as Covid-19 claims thousands of victims andAacute;guilas town hall has issued information regarding.. 31/03/2020

Aguilas Town Hall distributes 10,000 facemasks to key workers providing essential services Stricter measures are imposed to protect council workers from the coronavirus In an effort to support key workers during the coronavirus emergency.. 31/03/2020

1.7 million facemasks arrive for medical professionals in Murcia 20,000 rapid coronavirus testing kits have still not reached the regional health service There was some welcome news for the employees of the regional.. 31/03/2020

Imperial College estimates 7 million cases of Covid-19 in Spain Lockdown measures are calculated to have saved around 16,000 lives so far As a result of analysts generally agreeing that the official statistics.. 31/03/2020

Only three mourners allowed at funerals during the coronavirus emergency in Spain A total ban is imposed on wakes and funeral vigils as Covid-19 claims thousands of victims As measures are introduced in all aspects of society and.. 31/03/2020

Tuesday Covid-19 update: over 94,000 cases in Spain, 8,149 dead and 19,259 recoveredA record for daily fatalities as the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread The latest official figures produced by the Spanish government show.. 31/03/2020

Maintaining the food chain.Spanish producers noting the lack of a migrant workforce The closure of borders means migratory farmhands are not available to harvest crops through the coronavirus lockdown With the coronavirus emergency.. 31/03/2020

Dozens of reports in Murcia of weekend lockdown breakers going to holiday homes 3,700 fined in Spain for heading for second homes at the beach and in the countryside After two weeks of lockdown it appears that some people in Murcia.. 31/03/2020