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6 types of supplements you have to try
6 types of supplements you have to try

There are many different types of supplements available, so it is important to find one that best meets your needs…

New cases of Covid continue to drop in the Canary Islands but deaths have gone up
New cases of Covid continue to drop in the Canary Islands but deaths have gone up

There have been 14 deaths from Covid in last three days, including a 46 and 56 year old...

Darias confirms that use of masks is staying into autumn and winter
Darias confirms that use of masks is staying into autumn and winter

There are no plans to relax face mask rules in Spain, which includes the Canary Islands, during ‘flu’ season...

The Canary Islands has the highest hospital occupancy of Covid patients in Spain
The Canary Islands has the highest hospital occupancy of Covid patients in Spain

The Persistent Covid Association claim that there are 40,000 people in the Canary Islands with long Covid…

Plastic now accounts for 85% of all rubbish in our oceans
Plastic now accounts for 85% of all rubbish in our oceans

Experts warn: “If additional measures are not taken, by 2025 there will be 150 million tons of plastic floating in the sea”

‘Next Generation’ Moderna coronavirus booster jab approved for use in adults
‘Next Generation’ Moderna coronavirus booster jab approved for use in adults

It is the first approved vaccine that protects against original and omicron variants and should only be needed once a year…

The Red Cross has over 100 personnel patrolling 21 beaches in Tenerife
The Red Cross has over 100 personnel patrolling 21 beaches in Tenerife

These include rescue professionals, lifeguards, health personnel, and drivers, to ensure the safety of bathers...

The Canaries reaches 2,000 deaths from Covid, but all other indicators have dropped
The Canaries reaches 2,000 deaths from Covid, but all other indicators have dropped

The number of Covid patients has dropped by 40% in three days, and incidence rates are at their lowest level since April...

Tenerife and El Hierro drop to alert level 1 for risk of Covid
Tenerife and El Hierro drop to alert level 1 for risk of Covid

Good news as the incidence, hospital pressure, and occupancy of conventional and ICU beds continues to drop…

Warning for incorrectly labelled Gluten Free product in Mercadona supermarkets
Warning for incorrectly labelled Gluten Free product in Mercadona supermarkets

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition have given details of the product so that coeliacs avoid eating it...

Gran Canaria drops to alert level 2 for Covid and number of new cases drops
Gran Canaria drops to alert level 2 for Covid and number of new cases drops

There were 677 new cases reported since Tuesday and 13 deaths in the Canary Islands...

Six tips to help you deal with incontinence the right way
Six tips to help you deal with incontinence the right way

This is one of the most common health problems that men face since it can be triggered by so many things...

The SCS have started preparing the campaign for the 4th dose of Covid vaccines
The SCS have started preparing the campaign for the 4th dose of Covid vaccines

Everyone over 60 years old will get the fourth jab from September...

21 deaths from Covid since Friday, a record number in the seventh wave
21 deaths from Covid since Friday, a record number in the seventh wave

July is already the third month with the most registered deaths from the pandemic, even though new cases fall sharply...

The WHO advocates wearing masks indoors: ‘COVID cases have tripled in Europe’
The WHO advocates wearing masks indoors: ‘COVID cases have tripled in Europe’

They warn of a ‘complicated’ autumn and winter as social gatherings move indoors when colder weather comes...

Hospitalizations for Covid have grown by 14.8% in the Canary Islands in the last week
Hospitalizations for Covid have grown by 14.8% in the Canary Islands in the last week

There are 11 more patients in intensive care since last Tuesday and 21 deaths have been reported in the last 7 days…

Covid update: the 7-day incidence rate drops significantly
Covid update: the 7-day incidence rate drops significantly

The Canary Islands have added 12 deaths and almost 1,400 new infections in people over 60 since last Friday...

The Canaries doubles infections has ICUs on alert and 120 deaths since June
The Canaries doubles infections has ICUs on alert and 120 deaths since June

Health experts are saying “We are living with the virus more for economic reasons than for health reasons”

Brits face new rules in Spain if they test positive for Covid while on holiday
Brits face new rules in Spain if they test positive for Covid while on holiday

The FCO is advising of new rules if you have symptoms or test positive including wearing a face mask in public...

Covid update: Gran Canaria rises to alert level 3 for risk of infection
Covid update: Gran Canaria rises to alert level 3 for risk of infection

Head Virologist, Luis Enjuanes, is asking for restrictions to be brought back, saying: "We are undervaluing the virus, it’s crazy"