16/03/2020 - 12:57
The Cabinet has decided, on the advice of the Director of Public Health and the acting Medical Director of the Gibraltar Health Authority, that all catering establishments (other than in hotels) should shut completely to the public as from Monday. Read more
16/03/2020 - 12:57
The Directors of Gibraltar Community Care Ltd say they have decided to follow the Gibraltar Government’s lead in attempting to reduce the coronavirus impact and will close its offices to the public as from Wednesday 18 March 2020. However, the charity’s staff will continue to work within the premises as usual. It is important to emphasise that this measure will NOT affect in any way the payment of its benefits, which will continue to be made as programmed. Read more
16/03/2020 - 12:56
Due to the recent announcement by the World Health Association (WHO) of the current COVID-19 outbreak being upgraded to worldwide pandemic status, the Gibraltar is implementing a series of further measures to protect the elderly, who are one of the most vulnerable groups in our community. Read more
16/03/2020 - 12:56
The approach taken by the Government, in trying to contain the coronavirus is now coming under increasing scrutiny as public concern mounts. This is certainly the case, after the latest official announcement late last week which contained a number policy decisions. Where, if truth be told, did not go down well with everyone. Read more
16/03/2020 - 12:55
Britons should avoid all but essential travel to five regions of Spain, the Foreign Office has advised, as authorities there try to prevent the Covid-19 crisis from escalating. Read more
16/03/2020 - 12:54
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez declared a national "state of alarm" on Friday, giving his government the power to take extraordinary steps to address the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
13/03/2020 - 16:12
HM Government of Gibraltar has made the difficult decision to close all bars, restaurants and nightclubs from 8:00pm nightly, starting today as a measure to slow the spread of coronavirus COVID-19. A legal notice to effect has been published.
A further decision may be taken over the course of the coming hours and days to close these establishments completely.
Public Health evidence indicates that social distancing is the single most important measure that can be taken and can slow the spread of the virus by up to 60%. Read more
13/03/2020 - 16:10
With effect from today, the Moroccan authorities will suspend passenger ferries between Morocco and Gibraltar. Read more
13/03/2020 - 11:17
• Referendum Abortion postponed
• Bus services to be reduced as from Monday 16th March
• All Government cash counters will stop operating from Monday 16th March
• Lottery suspended for 12 weeks
• Advice to avoid religious services and ceremonies, and large social occasions
The Government of Gibraltar continues to take the best advice of our Public Health professionals in order to slow the spread of coronavirus COVID-19 and to protect the elderly and those with chronic health issues. Following multiple meetings of the Core Group, extended measures will be implemented to increase social distancing. Read more
13/03/2020 - 11:17
One of the most disgustedly, worrying and upsetting (to many) elements of any crisis, is the way in which some, see it, as an opportunity for price gouging even fraud if they can get away with it! Read more
