I received this message from one of our members, Jan Dando, this morning.

** Morning.  Just to let you know I have tested positive.  Came on last night just with cold-like symptoms.  Right as rain yesterday daytime!

I have filled out the form on Salud Responde.  Not sure what I should do now?  I've told all those I have been in contact with socially.

Any advice would be gratefully received. TIA **

I checked with Clare Shirley and she replied as follows : -

Jan has done everything correctly. No PCR test required as with the very high numbers, they are struggling to cope. However, she must isolate for 7 days. Other household members, as a matter of being sensible, althoughnot a Government requirement, should also have a test.

If symptons get bad then phone 061, explain syptons, they will send out peoplein full PPE.

Jan gave me permission to share this on here. Yes we are aware in the vast majority of cases the symptoms are mild. Howeve, it may not be mild to a person with underlying health problems. If people do not keep to the rules they are being selfish and irresponsible to others.

From. N332.

Information published by the DGT on it’s website;

"As of the 1st of March 2022, the system for driving licences issued by the British authorities will be that established for licences issued in non-EU third nations. 

Driving licences issued by the British authorities will be valid for driving in Spain for a period of six months, from the holder's date of entry or from the date of obtaining their legal residence in the country.

The United Kingdom ceased to belong to the European Union effective as of the 31st of December 2020, so all traffic agreements within the EU are no longer applicable to holders of licences issued by the UK:

- As of the 1st of January 2021, licences issued by the British authorities will enable you to drive in Spain until the 28th of February 2022 and will not be valid for driving in our country from that point onwards, the established in article 21 of the general driver’s regulation being of application from said date.

- For those in possession of a British driving licence, who requested the exchange, replacement, or renewal before the 31st of December 2020, we remind you that they will be processed provided that they verification by the United Kingdom authorities before the 1st of January 2021 has taken place. Applications submitted after the 30th of December 2020 will not be processed.

- If you did not request an exchange before the 31st of December 2020, you will have to obtain a new Spanish driving licence.

Translated by Torrevieja Translators

Arboleas & Region Covid Update 10.1.22. (Weekend figures)

Arboleas 64 known cases. 

7 New Cases.

1 Recovery   

Albox  showing 471 cases.

52. New cases.

4 Recoveries.

Huercal Overa has 848 Active cases. 

97 New Cases.

25 Recoveries.

Total Covid Only Hospital Admissions = 1,471.

( 7.1.22 = 1,489. reduction of 18 )

Of which 224 are in ICU.

( 7.1.22 = 222. A slight rise of 2. )

Andalucia total new cases as at 10.1.22 = 24,819

Recoveries during same period.  = 9,425

Figures from Informacion Covid19 Almeria.