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Covid-19 in Fuerteventura – updates

Updates on the ongoing Corona virus situation:

State of Alarm – Day 21 – April 4th
 
Of the 35 cases there have been on the island, 15 have recovered. There are currently 20 active cases with no new cases reported in the last 24 hours.
 
The Spanish Prime Minister is going to ask Congress to approve an extension of the State of Alarm until April 26.
 
On a personal note it’s been a quiet day in the house and garden and my back is slowly getting better.
State of Alarm – Day 20 – April 3rd
 
In the last 24 hours there has been 1 new case of the virus reported on the island. 4 people have recovered in that time so that gives a total of 21 active cases.
 
It looks as if the current lockdown until 11 April will be extended to 26 April.
 
On a personal note I have again been in the house and garden, done 4 Whatsapp English classes and my back seems a lot better after a week of pain.
State of Alarm – Day 19 – April 2nd
 
Currently there are 24 cases on the island. There was 1 new case today, but 1 person has recovered. In total there have been 34 cases of which 10 people have recovered.
 
There has been a frightening number of deaths in Spain with the total fatalities being 10,003.
 
on a personal level it’s been another day in the house and garden while my back recovers – it’s 6 days since I pulled it.
A friend delivered us some toothpaste and toilet rolls today so I won’t have to go to the supermarket for some days yet. Whatsapp and Skype classes are going well.
State of Alarm – Day 18 – April 1st
 
One new case has been reported on Fuerteventura today, so that gives a total of 24 active cases.
 
Another day in the house and garden for me. It’s been another clear and sunny day so that helps. A friend dropped us off 5kg of potatoes, some milk and a bottle of wine today, so that means I won’t have to go to the supermarket until next week.

State of Alarm – Day 17 – March 31

The number of active cases remains at 23 with no new cases reported at 12.30 today.

The poster below outlines the restrictions that are in place here.

On a personal note, I have been in the house and garden all day. My back is feeling slightly better. I’m hoping there will be some good news later from the Spanish Government to give some help to the self employed.

State of Alarm – Day 16 – March 30
 
One new case has been reported on the island, but 9 have recovered. The total number of active cases is now 23.
 
The stricter movement rules came into place today so only people in approved professions can go to work. It has put a stop to the building work that was going on near our house.
 
I’ve been in the house and garden again all day today while my back gets better.
State of Alarm – Day 15 – March 29
 
At midday today there were 25 active cases on the island, of which 22 are at home. 6 people have recovered.
 
The Spanish Cabinet today approved stricter lock down measures from March 30 to April 9 as non- essential workers will have to stay at home. Permitted workers are those employed in the sectors of foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, veterinarians, opticians, hygiene products, the press, fuels for the automotive sector, tobacconists, IT and telecommunications vendors, pet food, internet vendors and dry cleaners. Banks will likely also remain operational, while motor mechanics will continue to offer a service to the freight sector, but will not be open to the general public.
 
On a personal level it’s been a day in the house and garden. I hurt my back yesterday so I’ve been in some pain today. My jobs have been put on hold!
State of Alarm – Day 14 – March 28
 
There are now 25 active cases on Fuerteventura, of which 2 are in hospital. 5 people have recovered.
 
Tomorrow, an Easjet rescue flight will pick up the last people who which to leave the island and return to the UK.
 
At 5pm today there is going to be a national round of applause for all the children in Spain who have now been confined to their homes for 14 days.
 
Another day at home for me. I’ve tried to make it feel like a Saturday but it’s difficult when there’s no football!
State of Alarm – Day 13 – March 27
 
On a report this morning I read that there are now 29 active cases on the island. 2 people are in hospital and the other 27 are at home.
 
As from tomorrow, those that are allowed to travel on essential and permitted journeys, will be able to use the island’s bus services free of charge.
 
I’ve read that the Hiperdino Express supermarkets near the Happy Center and in the El Castillo Center have closed. They are open near the Caleta Gardens Hotel and at the Montecastillo Center. The Padilla Spar at the Atlantico Center and the Mercadona & Lidl supermarkets on the Costa de Antigua Industrial estate are open.
 
I’ve done a few jobs today, and am teaching Whatsapp classes from 5-7pm.

State of Alarm – Day 12 – March 26

The lock down restrictions have been extended until April 12. The decision was approved by the Spanish Congress last night.

There are currently 24 active cases on the island, including a 3 month old baby. 1 person is in hospital.
 
Today I’ve done some painting of my back wall in my garden, a Whatsapp English class, some cooking and watched TV.
 
The local Fruit & Veg Company (Fran y Chemi) delivered us a 20€ package of 10 kilos of veg and 10 kilos of fruit – it felt just like Christmas!

State of Alarm – Day 11 – March 25

There are 20 active cases on the island. 3 have recovered.

The Caleta Dorada and Fuertesol Apartments have been authorised to stay open by the government to be used by essential workers who need accomodation and tourists who were unable to get off the island when land, sea and air borders were closed.

I’ve done some painting outside today and hopefully do some Whatsapp classes to teach English to Spanish students this evening.

https://www.noticiasfuerteventura.com/fu…6Q6hy5PalM

State of Alarm – Day 10 – March 24

The number of current cases on Fuerteventura has gone up to 22, with 1 person recovered.

For people who have properties here the Ayuntamiento of Antigua have announced that the IBI (house tax) which was due by the end of June, will now not be payable until the end of September.

I’ve been around the house again today doing various small jobs. Tomorrow I start doing English classes to my students on Whatsapp – it’ll be trial and error at first but it’s the way forward at the present time.

State of Alarm – Day 9 – March 23

The number of people with the virus remains at 17.

Staying in the house is becoming the norm. I’m finding jobs to do and exercising on the Wii Fit. I’m lucky to have a garden to go out in, but many people are confined to their apartments

Due to the large number of infections and deaths on mainland Spain, there are now restrictions on who can enter the country by air and sea. This follows on from last week’s closure of land borders.

State of Alarm – Day 8 – March 22
 
The numberof people with the virus is 17. 16 are at home and 1 is in hospital.
It is expected that the Government will approve, on Wednesday, a 15 day extension to the State of Alarm.
I’ve spent time in the garden today – cutting back and tidying up my Canarian palms and plants
A Yellow weather alert is now in place for rain over the next 24 hours, with the first heavy shower arriving an hour ago.
State Of Alarm – Day 7 – March 21
 
The number of cases is now 13. 
 
Another quiet day, except for a lot of planes flying in empty to take people back to the UK and Europe.
 
All hotels have to be closed by 26 March.
 
Supermarkets are reducing their opening hours to close at 7 or 8pm. I’m told you have to sanitise your hands and trolley/basket handles before entering.
 
I’ve started to listen to my old cassette collection, and realised that Rod Stewart’s Atlantic Crossing is 45 years old!

State of Alarm – Day 6 – March 20

As yet, no new cases have been reported on the island.

Another quiet day. 3 kind friends dropped some basic supplies of for us as they had been out to the supermarket.

I’m still finding things to do and trying to keep to routines.

I’ve read on Facebook that the councils on the island are disinfecting public areas, as shown in the photo.

The way things are going it would seem that the world will be a very different place when we get through this crisis.

State of Alarm – Day 5 – March 19

There are now 11 active cases on the island, as the first person who had the virus has been given the all clear today.
 
It’s been another day in the house and garden for me. Everywhere is very quiet as there is little traffic movement. It’s difficult to know what is happening outside,apart from Facebook comments. I haven’t been to a supermarket for a week so I imagine I’ll have to pay one a visit soon.
 
Some people that arrived several days ago, or who have been here for longer, are having difficulty getting flights back home. Jet2 have ‘rescue’ flights coming in on Friday and Saturday.
 
There are limited flights between Madrid and Fuerteventura and betwen Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria and Tenerife North. A special document has to be completed to show the need to travel on these flights

State of Alarm – Day 4 – March 18

I have stayed in all day except for spending 90 minutes in the sun this afternoon. I’m getting jobs done in the house, but I’m taking my time.
As yet, no more cases have been reported today. 6 people have the virus.
All hotels will have to close in the next 7 days until anyone on holiday can fly back to their home nation. Just a few planes have come in today.
There will now be only 1 plane a day coming in from Madrid, 3 from Gran Canaria and 1 from Tenerife North.
Schools should be arranging for students to do work at home.19 people have been fined for breaking the lock down rules on the island.

State of Alarm – Day Three – March 17

No new cases have been reported today.

I’ve stayed in for the 3rd day – it’s not been sunny, so that helps.

I’ve read other peoples’s reports of visits to the supermarket. You are allowed to go there by car(only one person in a car). The supermarkets have slightly reduced hours as they are now closing at 8pm. Security guards are on duty. There are limits on the number of people allowed in at one time. Staff are wearing masks and gloves. The 1 metre distancing is in operation with lines on the floor marked out at the check out. Payment by card is recommended.

Police are present at some roundabouts and are checking occupants and their purpose for travelling. A cerificate is needed to show you are travelling to and from work if your business is still open. The police will want to see receipts of purchase from supermarkets and chemists, or a prescription if you are going to the chemist.

State of Alarm – Day Two – March 16

There are now 6 active cases on Fuerteventura.

A quiet day on the island. I’ve been following local information on websites and Facebook.
The Fuerteventura Cabildo (island council) have put into place their Emergency Plan.
Spain is closing it’s borders from midnight tonight so only Spanish citizens, Spanish residents and cross border workers can enter the country.
As holidaymakers return to their country of origin, hotels are beginning to close. Other workers are being laid off.
The police are enforcing the lock down procedures.

State of Alarm – Day One – March 15

Everyone has been told to stay at home except to go to the supermarket, the chemists or to a petrol station which are allowed to open. All non-essential driving is forbidden. The police have power to issue fines to anyone moving about without good reason.
I’ve stayed in all day except for going out into my garden.

There were videos on Facebook of tourists still wandering around Caleta this morning, but all hotels have been told to inform guests that they are confined to the hotel, except for the above. All shops,bars and restaurants are closed, although some can do home delivery only. Swimming pools and the beaches are out of bounds.

There are currently two cases of Covid-19 on the island that were reported as new today. They are University students who returned home from Madrid when their University was closed.

Anyone showing symptoms are told to stay at home and call this number: 900 112 061

March 15 –           The lock down has started. The police have powers to fine people who break the rules that are being put in place. All public places are closed – swimming pools, beaches and playgrounds.

It was announced this morning that there are now 3 cases of Coronavirus on Fuerteventura, and a total of 101 active cases in the Canary Islands as a whole.

March 14 –          The Spanish Government have declared a State of Alarm. From immediate effect, only essential journeys can be made. Only food stores, chemists and petrol stations will be open. The advice is to stay inside.

Jet2 stopped all flights to the Canary Islands, and Spain, this morning.

March 13 –         It was announced that the only case of the virus had now proven to be clear and would be leaving isolation on the 15th.

The Yelmo Cinema announced it was closing. All markets are cancelled.

March 12 –         The Canarian Government closes all schools for 15 days

March 11 –          On the advice of the Canarian Government, all events were cancelled. This ended all the Carnival events that were still taking place in Corralejo, Gran Tarajal and Morro Jable.

All school excursions from the Canary Islands to European destinations were called off.

Early March – The first case of the virus was detected. It was a young Spanish woman who had visited Northern Italy at the end of February.