The Health Ministry’s Fernando Simón, says that “the daily rise in fatalities from coronavirus here has stabilised, meaning we are probably not far from the peak” of infections. The health expert warned, however, that Spain’s healthcare system would continue to feel the strain long after the peak is reached given […]
The Spanish authorities have published a list of hotels and short-stay accommodation that will remain open during the state of emergency. You can find the list at the end of this document: https://www.boe.es/…/di…/2020/03/25/pdfs/BOE-A-2020-4027.pdf. Whilst these are mainly intended for workers, they will also be available for tourists who have been unable […]
The Spanish government is calling on parliament today to extend the state of alarm. The request is to add 15 more days without proposing any further restrictions on those already in the decree passed on March 14. Minister of Health, Salvador Illa, said no new restrictions are needed as the […]
The latest figures from the Spanish Health Ministry put the number of coronavirus infections in Spain at 33,089, with 2,355 patients in intensive care and 2,182 dead. The number of fatalities rose by 462, a spike of 26.8%, making Monday the deadliest day since the coronavirus epidemic broke out here. […]
As can be expected we are all keeping a very close eye on the news and the impact that the Covid 19 Virus is having on us here and globally. As a result of this Blacktower, as a Company, have decided to fully implement its Business Continuity Plan (BCP). Every […]
Increasing fears about the coronavirus Covid-19 and its impact on the global economy is having a significant impact on the markets, making this an uncomfortable time for investors. Here we explore some of the implications of such a volatile environment. The current climate With the spread of the virus now […]
The Spanish government wants to extend the state of alarm, declared on March 14 in a bid to slow the coronavirus outbreak, for another 15 days. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez informed regional leaders of the decision during a teleconference yesterday. The exceptional measure was approved by the Spanish Cabinet […]
The British Embassy has published a new video from British Ambassador Hugh Elliott aimed at British tourists in Spain, together with a Q&A to address some of the most frequently asked questions on Facebook. The document on Facebook will be updated to reflect the latest information. Hotels: The Spanish Government has […]
The coronavirus crisis in Spain is going to worsen next week, and Spaniards must be prepared to face an even more difficult situation. That was the message from Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez during a national address last night to discuss the pandemic, which has claimed more than 1,350 lives […]
The latest figures from the Health Ministry put the number of coronavirus infections here at 17,147, with 939 patients in intensive care and 767 dead, 169 in just the last 24 hours. 1,107 patients with the Covid-19 disease have recovered and have been released from hospital since the epidemic began […]
