02/04/2020 - 10:40
GP says she has been BANNED from a local hospital in England after complaining about their response to coronavirus and because she wore protective outfit 'that was frightening patients'. Read more
02/04/2020 - 10:39
Unite the union has stated that bullying in the GHA should be taken seriously and not set aside during the Covid-19 crisis. The union's position continues to be fully supportive of and cooperative with the Government of Gibraltar given the current demands which are unfolding with the COVID-19 pandemic. With full support to the joint efforts to contain and minimise the spread of infection, whilst protecting the most vulnerable and caring for all frontline workers effectively. Read more
02/04/2020 - 10:38
The Government on the advice of its public health experts have announced a string of measures to effectively lock down a large part of the population. I am certain these measures were not introduced out of impulse, but with the assurance and sensitivity in the face of the many unknowns and a fast-changing situation! Read more
02/04/2020 - 10:37
by Dr Joseph Garcia Deputy Chief Minister
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
Good afternoon and welcome. This 4pm press conference is part of our public information strategy on COVID-19. It is designed to keep you informed and updated. And we will once again repeat our public health advice. My colleague the Minister for Civil Contingencies Samantha Sacramento will expend on what your Government is doing to protect you. She will give you details of the new field hospital at the Europa Sports Complex. This is now ready to receive patients. Act to keep the numbers down. Act on the advice that we give you. The core message remains the same. Stay at home, stay alive. Read more
02/04/2020 - 10:32
The Chief Minister Fabian Picardo QC has at yesterday’s Virtual Cabinet meeting set up a Joint Ministerial team to work towards preparing Gibraltar for the Post Covid 19 world; Task Force Future will be headed by Ministers Isola, Daryanani and Licudi will be tasked with evaluating and preparing Gibraltar’s private sector to be best positioned as and when the economy begins to return to normality. Read more
02/04/2020 - 10:31
The traveller awakes from the lower level of a single bunk bed she had been assigned to last night. Read more
01/04/2020 - 10:23
The GHA COVID-19 111 line has fast become an essential filter for protecting Gibraltar’s frontline healthcare services and staff. The sheer volume and nature of these calls has resulted in the need to upgrade the service being provided.
An official statement adds: Our telephone operators are using triage algorithms in order to provide standard advice and decision- making. Read more
01/04/2020 - 10:22
The residents of the pensioner block Sea Master Lodge have donated £2,000 to the GHA account for the fight against the novel Coronavirus, COVID-19.
Chairman Mr Jimmy Perez has confirmed to Minister Linares that the residents have personally contributed to show support to Gibraltar during this time of need. The Tenants Association also contributed money that they had previously collected from bingos and other activities held by them. Read more
01/04/2020 - 10:22
The Hindu Community of Gibraltar say they are proud to have donated £5,000.00 to the GHA COVID-19 Fund to assist in their efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic as a small token of thanks to the Government, GHA and all other front-line workers and volunteers. Read more
