Healthcare materials flown in from China
Two more planes have arrived from China with essential materials for the Valencia region health service to fight the coronavirus, including one million facemasks.
The...
New coronavirus cases on the wane in Valencia region
There were more new cases of coronavirus confirmed in the Valencia region today (398) than yesterday (326) – but these numbers represent a significant...
£75 million plan to rescue British tourists
The UK government has announced a new partnership with airlines to fly back more British tourists stranded abroad due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The government...
Aid for councils to help residents
A total of 10,000 public sector workers will help ensure that food and medicines are available for vulnerable people in the Valencia region.
Regional councillor...
Large reduction in reported cases
Councillor for health in Valencia region, Ana Barceló has just revealed the latest figures relating to the coronavirus outbreak for the previous 24 hours.
Sra...
EasyJet grounds planes until further notice
Budget airline EasyJet has grounded its entire fleet of planes
In a statement, the airline announced: “As a result of the unprecedented travel restrictions imposed...
‘Essential’ workers – list published
After the government stated on Saturday that all ‘non-essential’ workers will have to remain at home for the next two weeks – the extensive...
Latest virus figures for Valencia region
Councillor for health in Valencia region, Ana Barceló has just reported the latest figures relating to the coronavirus outbreak for the previous 24 hours.
Sra...
Army helps to disinfect old people’s homes
A total of 44 people have died of coronavirus in old people’s homes in Valencia region – and 26 of the fatalities were in...
Gender violence concerns addressed
Attention for women who have been victims of gender violence and may be at risk due to being in confinement as a result of...
Hefty fines for those who defy the lockdown
Spain is now into its second week of lockdown, and there is a stronger police presence than ever. At the weekend there were traffic...
State of emergency to be extended until April 11
PM Pedro Sánchez has announced that he will be requesting parliament approval to extended the current state of emergency (in the state of alarm...
News on the stands
Costa Blanca News has been delivered to all outlets allowed to open during the lockdown this morning. Stay informed and get your copy when...
Shoppers in supermarket sweep
Food shopping has become a tactical game in the coronavirus emergency with shops imposing a string of measures designed to boost good hygiene practice...
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Plan to cut smoking to just 5% of the population by...
The government has given a detailed analysis of their ‘integral plan’ to reduce smoking – but has still not yet revealed which additional public...
