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COVID-19 VIRUS HOTLINE: Information hotline for those who suspect they may have the coronavirus. Anyone experiencing symptoms should stay at home and dial 900 400 061 or 955 545 060 – and only call 112 in an emergency.

For the official Andalucia Covid rules effective 00:01 Sunday, Jan. 17th, see the News and COVID Info Reference in the News Section of this issue of DigameXtra https://digamextra.com/2021/01/17/digamextra-no-1843-sunday-jan-17th-2021/

Up-to-date Covid restriction information, broken down by municipality, can be found on an interactive map here (in Spanish but simple to use, just hover your pointer, or tap, on your town, use mouse wheel to zoom in & out). https://www.mapacovid.es/

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Due to the Covid restrictions, to avoid disappointment I suggest you call to confirm events and times before the event. -Ed.

Casa Magel: We are open for business to anyone who is not locked down (check with mapacovid.es). Valle De Abdalajis is not in a zone of closure.
We can have 4 people to stay and there is plenty of room for social distancing and all safety measures have been taken.
So anyone who needs a nice comfortable break come and see us.
We have 2 specials at the moment:
-2 nights B&B with 1 night 3 course evening meal for 2 with wine. 130€
-3 nights B&B with 1 night 3 course evening meal for 2 with wine and 1 day tapas & drinks for 2 at a local bar or in house. 175€
Perfect for anyone celebrating a special occasion or just need to get away, at Casa Magel we spoil our guests. Good food and we have wonderful views, an outside Andalucian kitchen with tea and coffee on the house. Our rooms are nicely furnished. There is loads of space and lots of lovely walks. The pool is now closed for refurbishment.
For a breath of clean mountain air come & visit or book now for later.
http://www.casamagel.com
casamagel@yahoo.com ; phone 722879503

Valentine’s Dat Party: Sun Feb 14th, Mogador Beach Club. 3PM.
Music by 5 Minutes Memory (Funk/Pop/Rock)
Ctra El Penoncillo 29793 Torrox Costa FB Page

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Greek House: Greek Casita Restaurant in Torrox Costa!
Located on the sea promenade, between the Safari bar and Picadero restaurants, BLQ 80 bajo. We offer you a little piece of Greece with our Greek home made specialities. Winter hours with current curfew: Thursday thru Sunday 13.00-17.00. Closed Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday. For reservation call telephone number 642585049. You can choose meat specialties (Gyros, Souvlaki, Bifteki, Sutsukaki, Mussaka), cheese (Feta Psiti, Feta Saganaki, Hallumi), vegetables (Greek salad, Hummus, Eggplant cream, Mezze, Tzatziki) or sea fruits ( prawns or octopus), all of this accompanied with our special Greek pita bread. We offer a lovely meal time in a quiet end exquisite atmosphere, accompanied with the best Greek music. See you soon! https://la-casita-griega.business.site/

Malagalingo: Don’t worry about being confined, we have some plans for you!
Malagalingo wants to help you to speak Spanish while you enjoy being at home
Online or Onsite
From absolute Beginner to Advance
You can meet new people and speak Spanish in a very relaxed way
We offer group and one to one lessons.
Message us and we will give you more information about all our options, don’t let boredom come to your house!
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Email: malagalingo@gmail.com
Tel./Whats: + (34) 650 479 493

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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MOONETTE Organic & Aromatic Skincare for 40+
We are a Torrox-based company specialising in the creation of formulae which help prevent premature skin ageing
We are committed to making effective products at affordable prices
Chinese New Year’s Special Offer
Buy any two different products and get a Super Lip Balm for free
Subscribe to Moonette’s Newsletter or follow us on Facebook or Instagram to get a coupon code
Valid dates 12-19 Feb 2021
As our skin is the first layer of our defence against microbial infections, ultraviolet radiation and environmental contamination it plays a vital role in our health. As we grow older, however, our skin becomes thinner, wrinkled, and more sensitive; hence it requires the use of treatments containing specific ingredients to the care of treating mature skin.
Recognising this need we have created a range of formulae which help
-slow down ageing process by smoothing fine lines and wrinkles.
-improve facial complexion and eliminate blemishes.
At Moonette, we are passionate about health, beauty and plants. Your skin will benefit from the properties of botanic essential oils combined with a selection of nutrients for deep hydration, cell revitalization and antioxidant effect, all sourced from the finest natural ingredients with gorgeous fragrances.
Naturally, we care about our planet and feel the need to help reduce the sheer volumes of plastics waste that are generated daily around the globe. Presently, we are minimizing the usage of plastic materials in our production while seeking alternative forms of packaging. To help reduce pollution we are asking all local customers to recycle or reuse their Moonette skincare containers, and offering a small discount on future purchases to customers recycling containers.
Free small testers are available on request. Please call us to find out more or to order: Tel 650 044 102. You can also find us on Instagram @moonetteskincare.
Margaret Gosling
margaret@moonette.es
www.moonette.es & Moonette FB Link

For Sale: Sofas. 100€
2 sofas, one 3 seater and a 2 seater. Clean and tear free. Torrox area good access. Photo on request. WhatsApp Eleanor 627221612
Email: mariposaspain1 AT hotmail D0T com

For Sale: Work Equipment job lot.
Scaffolding (l:190/220, h:150)
Three braces with wooden beams
Lamp (one needs new bulb)
Price 30 euros. Lisbet, Torrox Campo
Contact: lisbetlindberg28@gmail.com

For Sale. Convert your VCR cassettes to DVD with this ION VCR2PC box. In good working order (only a year old) only 30Euros
Contact: Steve Millard 626926227 or email millardsteve95@gmail.com
Located: Competa

For Sale: Dining table, 152 x 98 cm + extension 55. IKEA Stockholm serie = (quality) In good condition. 50€ Nerja
Lars +34 654477814 (I have WhatsApp)

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Antique Apple Computer Collector: There used to be a reader who collected obsolete Apple gear. He made a hobby out of patching and hacking old Apple units to keep them running long after they had been designated as obsolete. If you are still out there in DigameXtraLand, or if you know him, please get in touch with DoctorLaptop.
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News & Articles

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Junta to start the Covid-19 vaccination of the over 90s who live at home this week: The Junta de Andalucía plans to begin vaccinating those over 90 years of age, who do not live in residences, against the coronavirus this week. This will encompass some 37,000 people, according to the spokesman for the Andalusian Government, Elías Bendodo. Bendodo also said that the first dose of the vaccine will also start to be given to home help personnel, which amounts to about 35,000 workers. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/national/202102/11/junta-start-covid-vaccination-20210211102345.html

Spain to require more expensive masks be used: Spain is tightening the requirements of so-called hygienic masks and will ban the sale of face masks that have not passed tests from an accredited laboratory.
The ban will come into effect within a month after the publication of the new law in the BOE official gazette which will detail the tighter specifications regarding quality and the composition of materials.
According to government sources, the current regulations, issued on 19 April 2020, were intentionally lax, as Spain was immersed in the first wave of the pandemic and faced a shortage in the supply of masks. As a result they preferred to lower the quality requirements of the masks to guarantee the arrival of the product, especially from Asia.
Now that the authorities consider that worldwide production can meet demand, they believe it is time to standardise the requirements of the masks to higher standards so that they can be marketed as hygienic.
Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/national/202102/11/masks-face-bans-spain-20210211114809.html

More than 100 coronavirus deaths recorded for the third day in a row in Andalucía: The Junta de Andalucía has confirmed 104 deaths from Covid-19 this Thursday, 11 February – the third consecutive day with more than one hundred deaths following the 114 on Wednesday and 126 on Tuesday.
The 104 deaths are lower than the 114 on Wednesday and the 126 on Tuesday – the worst daily figure of the pandemic – but above the 53 on Monday, 28 on Sunday and 102 on Saturday and higher than the 70 deaths last Thursday.
Malaga is again the province with the highest death toll with 25, followed by Seville with 23, Cadiz with 20, Cordoba with eleven, Granada with ten, Jaén with nine, Almeria with five and Huelva with one. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202102/11/more-than-coronavirus-deaths-20210211134406.html

Q&A- Everything you need to know about Spanish residency for Brits post-Brexit: The British Embassy in Madrid held a Facebook live session with representatives from the three organizations that are helping Brits in Spain to tackle any difficult questions about their residency process post-Brexit.
Here’s a summary of some of the most pertinent questions and the answers provided during a session chaired by Sarah-Jane Morris, British Consul and Regional Operations Manager at the British Embassy in Madrid. Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20210211/qa-on-spanish-residency-for-brits-post-brexit

Is it possible to travel from Spain to the UK right now (and back again)?: Updated 11Feb21
These are the current Covid-19 and Brexit requirements as well as the situation vis-à-vis flights for people wanting to travel from Spain to Britain and back.
As you’re probably fully aware of, now is a particularly difficult time to travel between Spain and the UK.
All travel corridors were suspended on January 18 until further notice, and according to the European Commission, all non-essential travel to and from the UK is discouraged for now.
That means UK nationals and residents in the UK can fly to the UK as long as they meet certain requirements. Spaniards can technically do so as well, but they also have to factor in Covid-19 requirements.
Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20210211/is-it-possible-to-travel-from-spain-to-the-uk-right-now-and-back-again

Where do rich Spanish kids go to school?: Spain’s Princess Leonor is to study in Wales. The king and queen will cover the €76,000 price tag of the International Baccalaureate at UWC Atlantic College, which is located in a medieval castle. Up until now, Princess Leonor has studied at the private school Nuestra Señora de los Rosales, which her father attended and where her younger sister, the Infanta Sofía, is also currently enrolled.
Princess Leonor de Borbón y Ortiz, the elder daughter of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, and heir presumptive to the throne of Spain, will complete her Bachillerato (the post-16 stage of education in Spain prior to university) in Wales in the United Kingdom. That’s according to a press release issued by the Spanish Royal Household on Wednesday. The 15-year-old, who holds the official title of Princess of Asturias, will study the two-year International Baccalaureate program with the United World College (UWC) education movement at UWC Atlantic College.
When Princess Leonor comes of age, she will also begin to receive military training. As was the case with her father, these courses will be specifically designed for her to allow her to spend time with the navy, the army and the air force. The Spanish Constitution outlines that the king or queen of Spain is also the head of the armed forces. Full article & photo credit: https://english.elpais.com/spanish_news/2021-02-11/spains-princess-leonor-to-study-in-wales.html

Covid Recovery Relief Labelled A “Conditional Investment” By EU Regulators: The jewel in the crown is the European Recovery Plan, endowed with 750,000 million of which 140,000 will go to Spain, through transfers and loans. Schinas, Vice-President of the Commission, has stressed that they are “finalizing the dialogue” with governments, to ensure “the compatibility of national plans with the fund’s criteria.” And she has warned in a forceful way: there will be no investments without reformace.
“No one’s gonna sign 27 blank checks. This is what the member states asked of us, it is our obligation to future generations ”, warned the vice president of the European Commission, who has launched another clear message: “it is also important that in each state there is a broad political consensus around the fun”. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/the-european-commission-warns-about-eu-funds-that-there-will-be-no-investment-without-reforms/

Who takes over Worten’s warranties when their stores close?: Worten has begun to communicate to its customers that for warranty management they recommend going directly to the supplier or brand.
The firm specialized in the sale of household appliances transfers 17 stores to Mediamarkt, subrogate half of its staff and it only maintains physical establishments in the Canary Islands. It remains to be known whether or not this fact has implications for the guarantees given, that if the firm is maintained in the country, even digitally, it could end up responding also for the guarantees
Full article: https://spainsnews.com/who-takes-over-wortens-warranties-when-their-stores-close/

Local Police evict 30 illegally parked motorhomes and vans from field:
There had been a mass eviction of some 30 motorhomes and vans that had camped in an area of Los Alamos which is not equipped for this purpose and which represented a potential health hazard for local residents. Photo:Torremolinos Council. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/02/11/local-police-evict-30-illegally-parked-motorhomes-and-vans-from-field/

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

Up-to-date information, broken down by municipality, can be found on an interactive map here (in Spanish but simple to use, just hover your pointer, or tap, on your town, use mouse wheel to zoom in & out). https://www.mapacovid.es/

For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Spain Coronavirus Data from Spain’s Ministerio de Sanidad, Official C-19 Pages:
https://www.mscbs.gob.es/en/profesionales/saludPublica/ccayes/alertasActual/nCov-China/situacionActual.htm
AND
https://cnecovid.isciii.es/covid19/

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

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Weekly Markets
Monday: Torrox Costa
Tuesday: Nerja, Salobrena
Wednesday: Rincon de la Victoria, Algarrobo Costa
Thursday: Velez Malaga, Torre del Mar, Frigiliana
Friday: Almunecar, Salobrena, La Herradura- Summers only
Saturday: Competa, Mezquitilla@Algarrobo behind the Sala Ottowa
Sunday: Velez Malaga, Nerja Car Boot

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Nerja 952 524 519
Torrox: 952 531 030
Frigiliana: 952 533 231

Phone numbers for emergencies
Emergency Svcs.: 112
National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112

Local Police
Torrox: 952 539 828
Nerja: 952 521 545
Frigiliana: 952 533 126
Torre del Mar: 952 549 238

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DigameXtra No. 1868 Thursday, Feb. 11th, 2021

On February 11, 2021February 11, 2021 By Naythan

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For the official Andalucia Covid rules effective 00:01 Sunday, Jan. 17th, see the News and COVID Info Reference in the News Section of this issue of DigameXtra https://digamextra.com/2021/01/17/digamextra-no-1843-sunday-jan-17th-2021/

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Due to the Covid restrictions, to avoid disappointment I suggest you call to confirm events and times before the event. -Ed.

Valentine’s Day: Special lunch & romantic show, Sun 14Feb 2pm.
Come to us to enjoy the love in couple with a nice lovely lunch and live music specially made for you.
Music by Juan Luis Pascual Sanchez
Cortijo Veleta, Riogordo. +34 651 04 38 48 FB Page

Almuñecar will host ‘ABBA – El Padre’ to mark Holy Week: The House of Culture Almuñécar will host the presentation and premiere of the show “ABBA El Padre” (the Father) musical show on February 27, starting at 8pm.
The event, in collaboration with the council, will be adapted in line with the current health situation and tickets can be purchased through the Association of Brotherhoods of Almuñécar by calling 958 614 897.
“ABBA El Padre, Holy Week is a new show never seen before that combines the feeling of flamenco with the fervor of Passion Week through 12e top-level artists in a project carried out by the Granada-based agency TwinClick,” said the council. Source: EWN

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Gardener Wanted: We are looking for a “self employed” gardener.
Please call Julie, Torrox Costa,
on whatsapp 0049 71 62 1 62 4994.

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale: 2 Fitbit charge 2 with extra bracelets of which 5 are brand new, 30€. They provide good information about your health and helps you stay fit. We have upgraded and that’s we we are selling.
Lars +34 654477814. (Have WhatsApp). Nerja.

For Sale: Used Spanish HP Laptop.
White. 17″ screen, has hairline cracks on lid hinges, but otherwise in good working order. 18 months old, 170 Euro.
Specs: HP LAptop 17ak0xx, Laptop – B8N2MT38
RAM 8GB, Disc 1000GB
Ken, Nerja, Supersol (old Bridge)
Phone/WhatsApp 654 728380;
kenseal at gmail dot com

For Sale: Exercise Step Machine, 20 euros
Caleta de Velez. Can meet at Aldi Car Park
Phone or WhatsApp Polly 695 972 493
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News & Articles

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Updated Andalucia Town Restrictions ALERT!
The Covid restrictions map at https://www.mapacovid.es/ has still NOT BEEN UPDATED! To see an updated version of the map click this link.
https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-mapa-covid-19-andalucia-restricciones-y-medidas-contra-coronavirus-municipio-202102101441_noticia.html
Updated list of Malaga & Granada Province town restrictions in pics below.

Covid Andalusia measures- The minimum time for mobility and activity restrictions is reduced to seven days. The weekly review is set only on Thursdays, taking effect the following Saturday: {Translated from sevilla.abc.es}
-The remarkable improvement in the evolution of the different health indicators of the coronavirus in Andalusia has led the Junta to propose new measures to curb the pandemic. In just two weeks the accumulated incidence in the region has gone from 915.3 (on February 27) to 726.8 (recorded this Tuesday as the average value of the eight provinces). This is still a very high figure, but confirms the downward trend.
-Thus, and without losing sight of the other part of this balance that supposes the Health and the Economy, the executive of Juanma Moreno relaxes now the restrictions.
-Thus, it reduces from 14 to 7 days the minimum time that a municipality has to remain with perimeter closure and / or non-essential activity for having exceeded, respectively, the cumulative incidence rate of 500 or 1,000 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.
-Logically, each locality involved must have fallen below the “border” figures (500 or 1,000) once the tenth day has been reached, otherwise the restrictions must persist until lower figures have been guaranteed.
-In addition, the territorial alert committees will now meet and assess these local rates only on Thursdays, leaving behind the Monday date which until now completed the weekly analysis.
-Thus, the municipalities will apply the new restrictions every Saturday at midnight, after publication in the BOJA on Friday.
Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-nuevas-medidas-covid-directo-medidas-covid-andalucia-reduce-siete-dias-tiempo-minimo-restricciones-movilidad-y-actividad-202102101254_noticia.html

Marín advances that the restrictions due to the coronavirus will continue at Easter in Andalusia: {Translated from sevilla.abc.es}
-The Board expects an “explosive” rebound in the coronavirus in Andalusia “in March or April”
-The vice president of the Board and counselor for Tourism, Regeneration, Justice and Local Administration, Juan Marín , estimated this Wednesday that the restrictive measures in place to face the coronavirus pandemic will be maintained for Easter, taking into account that the month of March is going to be “tough.” This has been pointed out in an interview on Canal Sur Televisión, collected by Europa Press, in which he explained that for Easter the contagion curve could be going down but “the restrictions will continue.”
-“It will be a difficult Easter, we will try to make it as normalized as possible, but it is very risky to say that we will be able to have the doors open. Hopefully, but we have to go screen to screen, “he said.
-Marín has indicated that the reports detect an increase in infections by the British strain of the coronavirus, which is “more explosive” although “we do not know what level of aggressiveness and lethality” it has. “We are with open meats,” he warned.
-Thus, it has recognized that the level of uncertainty is “great” and, although the forecasts are that this month the trend will be down in hospitalized patients, “we expect a tough March “. Source, Spanish:
https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-marin-avanza-restricciones-coronavirus-seguiran-semana-santa-andalucia-202102101615_noticia.html

Spain imposes six month vaccine delay on those who’ve had Covid:
Spain’s health ministry have announced that those aged under 55 who have no underlying health conditions but have tested positive for Covid will have to wait six months before receiving a vaccine.
The ministry explained the decision by insisting that cases of reinfection within six months were so rare as to be “exceptional”.
But people older than 55 or those with health conditions that make coronavirus more dangerous will be exempt from the delay and will receive the vaccine according to the group they fall into under Spain’s vaccination strategy. Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20210210/update-spains-under-55s-will-have-to-wait-6-months-for-vaccine-if-theyve-had-covid

In Spain, patients with serious conditions left out of AstraZeneca early vaccination: The Covid vaccine made by AstraZeneca will for now only be administered to essential workers in Spain, including teachers, law enforcement officers, firefighters and members of the armed forces – but not supermarket workers.
Although the treatment has been approved by European authorities for anyone over the age of 18, the Spanish government is taking a conservative approach: first it ruled out people over 80 years of age, then it further reduced the target group to those under 55. And on Tuesday, a committee of experts advising the National Healthcare System established that individuals under 55 with certain pre-existing medical conditions will also be left out, at least during the initial phase.
Full article: https://english.elpais.com/spanish_news/2021-02-10/in-spain-patients-with-serious-conditions-left-out-of-astrazeneca-early-vaccination.html

Andalucía to ban alcohol sales after 6pm to avoid street drinking: A new curfew… This time for alcoholic beverages. The Junta de Andalucía, after meeting with the committee of experts that advises it in making decisions to curb the advance of the pandemic, has decided to prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages across Andalucía from 6pm hours to “to avoid consumption in the street”. This would come into force once published in the official gazette of the Junta de Andalucía, (BOJA). Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202102/10/juanma-moreno-announces-that-20210210175254.html

Motril Hospital Can Increase Surgeries Following Drop in Covid Cases: Santa Ana Hospital will increase the number of surgeries it offers following a drop in the number of Covid patients. Full article:
https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/02/10/motril-hospital-can-increase-surgeries-following-drop-in-covid-cases/

Ursula von der Leyen admits failings in EU Covid vaccine rollout: The EU is “not where it wants to be” with its coronavirus immunisation programme, Ursula von der Leyen has conceded, as she faced MEPs in the European parliament amid mounting criticism of the bloc’s slow deployment of vaccines.
“We were late to authorise,” the European commission president said. “We were too optimistic when it came to massive production, and perhaps too confident that what we ordered would actually be delivered on time. We need to ask ourselves why that is the case.”
Full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/feb/10/ursula-von-der-leyen-admits-errors-in-eu-covid-vaccine-rollout

F1 News- Chiefs give green light to Portuguese Grand Prix in 2021: Sources with good knowledge of the situation say that F1 has committed to Portugal taking the ‘TBC’ slot in the calendar that has long been scheduled for May 2. The decision on Portugal means that it is now official that Bahrain will hold the season opener on March 28, with Imola hosting the second round on April 18. Full article: https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/portugal-vacant-slot-2021-f1-calendar/5373891/

China’s first Mars mission, Tianwen-1, successfully enters orbit around Red Planet: The milestone makes China the sixth entity to get a probe to Mars, joining the United States, the Soviet Union, the European Space Agency, India and the United Arab Emirates, whose Hope orbiter made it to the Red Planet just yesterday (Feb. 9).
And today’s achievement sets the stage for something even more epic a few months from now – the touchdown of Tianwen-1’s lander-rover pair on a large plain in Mars’ northern hemisphere called Utopia Planitia, which is expected to take place this May. Full article: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/chinas-first-mars-mission-tianwen-1-successfully-enters-orbit-around-red-planet/ar-BB1dz3gX

Rock Hall of Fame- Jay-Z, Foo Fighters, Iron Maiden, Tina Turner Lead Nominees: The nominations for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s class of 2021 are in and the list features Jay-Z, Foo Fighters, Mary J. Blige, Iron Maiden, Tina Turner, the Go-Go’s, Rage Against the Machine, Kate Bush, Devo, Chaka Khan, Carole King, Fela Kuti, LL Cool J, New York Dolls, Todd Rundgren, and Dionne Warwick. The top vote-getters will be announced in May and inducted in a Cleveland, Ohio, ceremony in the fall. Full article: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/jay-z-foo-fighters-iron-maiden-tina-turner-rock-hall-of-fame-2021-nominees-1125967/

Apple to replace batteries on 2016 and 2017 MacBook Pros unable to charge past 1%: Apple has identified an issue that renders 2016 and 2017 MacBook Pro models unable to charge above 1%, saying it will replace compromised batteries for free.
Outlined in a support document on Tuesday, the problem also triggers a battery health status warning that indicates “Service Recommended.”
According to the support document, the following 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pro units are affected:
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports)
MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016)
MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2017)
Owners experiencing the charging issue are urged to contact Apple for a free battery replacement. The company will examine incoming Macs prior to service to determine eligibility. Users can access Battery Health in System Preferences or, in macOS Catalina or earlier, by holding the Option key and clicking the battery icon in the menu bar. Full article: https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/02/10/apple-to-replace-batteries-on-2016-and-2017-macbook-pros-unable-to-charge-past-1

Lottery- Bonoloto draw for Wednesday, February 10, 2021: Bonoloto draw is: 20, 21, 23, 30, 36 and 38 , the number being complementary to 22 and the refund on 0. Source: https://spainsnews.com/la-bonoloto-leaves-a-prize-of-more-than-92000-euros-in-the-canary-islands/

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

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Ambulance: 061
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DigameXtra No. 1867 Wednesday, Feb. 10th, 2021

On February 10, 2021February 10, 2021 By Naythan

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Announcements

For the official Andalucia Covid rules effective 00:01 Sunday, Jan. 17th, see the News and COVID Info Reference in the News Section of this issue of DigameXtra https://digamextra.com/2021/01/17/digamextra-no-1843-sunday-jan-17th-2021/

What’s On

Tell them you saw it on DigameXtra! Tell your favourite establishments to post on DigameXtra to get next-day publicity!

Due to the Covid restrictions, to avoid disappointment I suggest you call to confirm events and times before the event. -Ed.

Baobab Beach House: Live music with Duo Golden Cuba.
Sat, Feb 13th. 3:30pm. Please book. 667 93 43 17
Algarrobo 29750 FB Page

Los Naranjos Bar: Live trumpet player. Thursday Feb 11th, 2pm.
Alcaucin. Res. 608 553 075

Feroche Beach Bar: Live music with Duo Golden Cuba.
Sunday Feb 14th 2:30pm. Res. 658 14 59 50
Torrox Costa FB Page

Services Wanted/Offered

Nik of all Trades: Services available for home, garden and office
Gardening – from weeding to landscaping, stonework (walls, paths, etc) a speciality. Transport and tools all provided by me, no job too small or too big as I have others to call on if required, from 100€ per day per man plus any required materials at cost or fixed price quote if you prefer.
Small construction/demolition jobs – walls, fencing, guttering, tiling etc. from 100€ per day per man plus any required materials at cost or fixed price quote if you prefer.
Painting and decorating – interior or exterior, tools all supplied, materials extra at cost – from 100€ per day per man or fixed price quote if you prefer.
Evenings, weekends and holidays both Spanish and English are all included at no extra cost.
Check my website for examples of my work www.nikofalltrades.es
Email enquiries or for more information to nikash2 at hotmail dot com or just write that email address or web address down somewhere in case you may need me in the future! I am a DigameXtra sponsor and so my contact info is available everyday in the sponsors section below as well. There is also a contact form available on the website.
References/recommendations available from the UK and Spain
Based in Competa but can travel anywhere in Digameland. Quotations are completely free!

Coast Fm Gold: Want to be able to talk directly to your customers and clients?
Guess what they have been listening to and will continue to listen to……the Radio!
Coast Fm Gold has been available Online, as well as via Tunein, Google, Siri and Alexa throughout the crisis giving ’emergency announcements and telephone numbers’ and music, music, music!
Now it’s time to start up business’s again, and what a better way to let them know you have re-opened and are ready- A RADIO ADVERT! We reach all over the Axarquia- so we are local! Plus we reach around the world! We are the Eastern Costa Del Sols favourite Radio Station!
We are running ”special crisis” low advertising rates…ring us now on 691 934 626 or by email to studio@coastfmgold.com Website: http://coastfmgold.com/

Golden Leaves Funeral Plans:
Pre-planning your funeral is a thoughtful and responsible way to show you care about your family.
Funerals are no easy task. There are numerous considerations to factor in, including logistics, food and drink, casket purchase and burial grounds. A loved one’s death brings immense emotional strain to any family, and the question of financing and arrangements only exacerbates the stress.
Handling all of these challenges is difficult enough in one’s normal circumstances, but having to go through it while abroad is an enormous burden.
Golden Leaves Funeral Plans aims to support grieving families during these tumultuous times. Since our inception in 1984, we have partnered with a widespread network of funeral directors across the UK and Europe.
Purchasing a funeral plan with Golden Leaves enables you to plan, design and pay for your funeral services in advance.
As one of the leading providers of expat prepaid funeral plans in Spain, Portugal, Cyprus, Balearic Islands, and the Canary Islands, we make sure to adequately support your family in the time of greatest need.
If you are an expat family in need of prepaid funeral services please contact Ruth on phone or whats app + 34 693 715 718
Based in Javea/Alicante. Company Reg. No: 2935393
Email: Ruth.forder@goldenleaves.com

Wanted: Transport for books and small household items total 2 cub m from Nerja to W London before April ’21.
Tony, Nerja
sjc2714 at gmail dot com

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Vetiver Spain is located in Sayalonga.
We have 2 new videos showing an experiment planting Vetiver in a tall Ornamental pot showing the results of the root growth after about 8 months.
Part 1: https://youtu.be/g1WRvjE6oAk
Part 2: https://youtu.be/HNviq7XdRM4
These short videos show you the incredible root system of Vetiver is and why it is so beneficial to fighting erosion and preserving top soil.
Want more videos? Please go to our YouTube video page.
https://www.vetiverspain.org/youtube.html
We also have Lemon Grass and Moringa Seedlings available now.
Please contact us for more information. Visits are by appointment.
Phone or WhatsApp for David: (34) 692 288 657
Email: info@vetiverspain.com
Website: www.vetiverspain.com

For Sale: Free standing log burner, works really well warms up the place super quick €100
Call Hans, Competa, 0031 651562518 or
email: jh.vh@hotmail.com

For Sale: Vax Spot Scrubber 25 Euro
Bought used – but I myself have never used it
Although I have seen it used.
So you will be buying as seen.
Polly, Caleta de Velez. Can meet Aldi Car Park.
Email: madpip at hotmail dot co dot uk

For Sale: iPhone 6s. My wife has upgraded and now selling iPhone 6s. 16 mb, in great condition with protective case, extra noise reducing ear-pods and a selfie stick. Bargain at 80€ Nerja.
Lars + 34 654477814 (have WhatsApp)

For Sale: Valentines Day Gift Idea
Handmade Pebble Art Pictures
I have many couples and families designs, also with pet dogs & cats, would make a unique gift for that special person in your life.
Designs are also available with or without wording.
Pictures are 24 x 30 cm mounted on white block canvas and come ready to hang.
Please click on the link to see my design gallery and feel free to get in touch if you would like to make a purchase. I am based in Torrox, but happy to meet locally, (within current permitted municipalities)
All designs are 25€ , free giftwrapping also available.
https://www.facebook.com/pebble.art.studio
Pebbles and Bambam Art
650 958 144 tel / whatsapp
email: pebblesandbambamstudio@gmail.com

For Sale, 2 items:
-Bella vista bathroom suite WHB, WC cistern , bath complete with taps €50 the lot.
-Metal security door suitable for outdoor shed 210 cm by 110cm complete with lock and key €60 ono.
Brian, tel 00353872846526
email – Brian.quinn@outlook.ie

News & Articles

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Covid restrictions are updated today: I suggest you check the Facebook page for your Ayuntamiento (Town Hall) to see if your town’s current status has changed. The restrictions map at https://www.mapacovid.es/ should be updated by mid-afternoon.

Andalucía to allow visits to the elderly in care homes: Visits will be allowed if a week has passed since residents have received their second dose of the coronavirus vaccine and as long as the residence is in an area that does not exceed an infection incidence rate threshold. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/national/202102/09/andalucia-allow-visits-elderly-20210209120423.html

Spain-Portugal border closure extended until March 1st: Police checks at the border between Spain and Portugal will continue until at least March 1st, the government confirmed on Tuesday, in a bid to control the spread of coronavirus with only those with justified cause allowed to cross. The borders were initially closed on January 29th. Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20210209/spain-portugal-border-closure-extended-until-march-1

Spanish government extends travel restrictions on arrivals from the UK, South Africa and Brazil: Spain’s health minister, Carolina Darias, announced today that passengers on flights and ships arriving in the country from the United Kingdom, Brazil and South Africa will continue to be subject to restrictions. The aim is to prevent the arrival of more-infectious variants of the coronavirus that have been detected in those countries.
Current rules state that only Spanish citizens or people with other nationalities who have official residency in Spain or Andorra can fly or sail into the country from the United Kingdom, Brazil or South Africa. This restriction will be extended until March 2. A negative PCR test or similar carried out within 72 hours prior to arrival is also required. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/society/2021-02-09/spanish-government-extends-travel-restrictions-on-arrivals-from-the-uk-south-africa-and-brazil.html

Major airlines to launch a digital Covid ‘health passport’ in March:
The IATA Travel Pass mobile application is being presented as a solution to help get the aviation sector moving again. There will be a module that will allow passengers to create a “digital passport” to store vaccination certificates and verify that they are sufficient for their travels, and enable the users to share these certificates with airlines and authorities to facilitate travel. IATA says that the Travel Pass will be free for passengers to download. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/national/202102/09/major-airlines-launch-digital-20210209102319.html

PETA offers cash to ban Pamplona’s famous running of the bulls forever: With the news last week that the Spanish city of Pamplona in Navarra has been forced to cancel its bull running fiesta for the second year running due to the Covid crisis, animal rights activists have seized on the opportunity to call for it to be banned permanently.
PETA are writing to the mayor of Pamplona with the offer of €298,000 if the Navarran city ceases the use of bulls during their fiesta altogether.
“People around the world, including in Spain, say it’s past time the torment and slaughter of animals for human entertainment were stopped,” says PETA founder Ingrid Newkirk in her appeal to Pamplona mayor, Enrique Maya. Photo:AFP. Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20210209/peta-offers-cash-to-ban-pamplonas-famous-running-of-the-bulls-forever

Police Break Up Large Traveller Camp in Almuñecar: According to media reports, eight police vehicles arrived on Playa de Enmedio at around 11am, breaking up a large traveller camp there.
There were said to be large numbers of adults, children and dogs living at the site, with one woman reportedly living with five dogs in her vehicle. Playa de Enmedio is known to be a destination for travellers to set up camp, while police have recently cracked down on the nearby camps in Orgiva. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/02/09/police-break-up-large-traveller-camp/

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

Pets

Missing Cat, €100 REWARD offered: Black cat named Frederic. Afraid of strangers. Castrated, green eyes.
Microchip FRA250.268.500.137.117
Cat went missing on Sunday 7th. In the campo around loma de arriba, canillas de aceituno.
Elaine, WhattsApp +31 654246577 or +31 615291677

Found Dogs: These two dogs arrived at our garden this morning, in very good health and very friendly. Has anybody lost them or do they know of their owners if so can you please contact me. We are in the Arenas area. Call Ian on 676667554 or
e mail: jackian@talk21.com

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Torrox: 952 531 030
Frigiliana: 952 533 231

Phone numbers for emergencies
Emergency Svcs.: 112
National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112

Local Police
Torrox: 952 539 828
Nerja: 952 521 545
Frigiliana: 952 533 126
Torre del Mar: 952 549 238

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DigameXtra No. 1866 Tuesday, Feb. 9th, 2021

On February 9, 2021February 9, 2021 By Naythan

Welcome to DigameXtra !

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For the official Andalucia Covid rules effective 00:01 Sunday, Jan. 17th, see the News and COVID Info Reference in the News Section of this issue of DigameXtra https://digamextra.com/2021/01/17/digamextra-no-1843-sunday-jan-17th-2021/

What’s On

Tell them you saw it on DigameXtra! Tell your favourite establishments to post on DigameXtra to get next-day publicity!

Due to the Covid restrictions, to avoid disappointment I suggest you call to confirm events and times before the event. -Ed.

La Casa Hotel & Restaurant:
Our Hotel and Restaurant are now open!
Why not Come and enjoy a night or two in our award winning Hotel as seen on the Hotel Inspector.
Beautifully individually designed rooms all with en-suites, social distancing is not a problem with time allocated breakfasts .
Our Hotel and Restaurant is Maintained to a very high standard including yearly Legionaires testing, we also use top quality commercial products for cleaning.
You do not have to stay though to enjoy our beautiful terrace restaurant, or indoor heated courtyard.
All our food is freshly cooked and we have an a la carte menu as well a weekly set menu of 3 courses for just 14.95 per person.
We are open Monday to Saturday at the moment 12 until 6pm (takeaway service available until 8.30 with prior notice)
We will however be open on Sunday 14th February for a special Valentines Lunch Menu, booking is required as numbers are limited.
To Book call 952535471 or 662039741.
Stay safe and hope to see you soon.
LA CASA Hotel & Restaurant
Calle Baja, Plazuela De Barajas 3
Torrox, 29770, Malaga

Services Wanted/Offered

Archgrove Services: A family run light haulage/transport company with bases in Archez, Spain and near Oxford, UK.
We provide a one stop service for all your transport needs and pride ourselves on reliability, flexibility, good communication and a very much ‘can do’ approach. No job is too small and there is always a solution.
Our services include:
-Regular runs between UK and Spain
-Transport of personal property from full house moves to vehicles down to small single items
-Courier Services
-Man & Van services
-Packing, including supply of packing materials
-UK Home shopping with UK delivery address
-Storage of property and vehicles in UK and Spain
-Any jobs in Western Europe and Scandinavia considered
Fully Insured with Haulage, Goods In Transit and Public Liability policies.
If we can be of service please contact Steve & Gail. We are on Facebook and always available to chat through your needs and provide a free no obligation quote if required. FB-Link
UK: 0044 7868 435052
SPAIN: 0034 951 066 093
Email: archgroveservices@gmail.com Our contact is also in the DigameXtra Sponsor’s Section everyday.

SPW Construction Services: Professional high quality building service, fully qualified tradesmen to all trades.
Extensions, retaining walls, driveways, swimming pools, damp problems, roofs, blocked drains.
Replacement kitchens and bathrooms, Tiling and terraces. Plumbing, electrics and plastering, painting.
Architect service, building licence applications.
Handyman service now available for those smaller jobs.
For free consultation and estimate contact us on 622 938 440
or email: scottparkwilson AT yahoo DOT co DOT uk
Scott/Arenas
Our contact is also in the DigameXtra Sponsor’s Section everyday. Home Page and FB-Link

Stained glass & ceramics: I paint ceramics and do stained glass work to order. Please take a look at my website http://www.mehoward31.wixsite.com/art-el-valle
See samples of work done.
Maggie, Valle de Abdalajis
casamagel@yahoo.com

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Mini PCs: I have sold out of all the Mini PCs. I am expecting more by the end of the week, or early next week. Computers are in short supply in most of the world as Covid restrictions block deliveries from China. If you need a new computer, these Mini PCs are the only affordable option at the moment, and as the demand for Mini PCs rises, so do the prices. The models I just reordered now cost me €50 more than just a month ago! DoctorLaptop, Torrox Costa.

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Andalusia adds 2,902 coronavirus infections and confirms that the third wave falls sharply: {Translated from sevilla.abc.es}
Updated: 08/02/2021 18:00
-Andalusia has added this Monday 2,902 coronavirus infections. This figure is confirmation that the third wave of the pandemic is already falling hard. This is the first time that the community recorded less than 3,000 cases in one day since January 12, a month ago. It is also the best Monday since the beginning of last month.
-In addition, according to the president of the Junta, Juanma Moreno, the incidence rate in Andalusia has fallen to 776 cases per hundred thousand inhabitants. This represents a reduction of 200 points, since this indicator reached over 900 in the community.
-The evolution of the third wave is good, although Moreno has insisted on asking for caution since the numbers are still very high. However, both the number of infections and the incidence rate are falling.
-In addition, the number of hospitalized patients is also decreasing. Although this Monday there has been an increase of 55 in those hospitalized for coronavirus -Mondays tend to add hospitalized although the general trend is downward-, since a week ago Andalusia has reduced by 566 those hospitalized for Covid-19.
Thus, the community has gone from 4,980 -the peak of hospital pressure of this third wave, which occurred on February 2 last year- to 4,414 this Monday. This is a decrease of almost 17 percent in healthcare pressure.
-The improvement in the health situation is corroborated by the fact that the number of people hospitalized in the ICU is also dropping. In the succession of events that the pandemic entails, first the number of infections falls -something that was already noticeable last week-, then the number of hospitalized patients falls -which has also happened- and then the number of ICUs. Today there are 717 Andalusians in intensive care, 18 less than yesterday, Sunday.
-Once these three milestones have been passed -contagions, hospitalized and ICU-, the next step will be the decrease in deaths. But that is something that is not expected to happen soon. Although 53 deaths have been added this Monday, Mondays are a day where fewer deaths are usually reported than the rest of the week, when those numbers rise. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-andalucia-suma-2903-contagios-coronavirus-y-confirma-tercera-fuerza-202102081322_noticia.html

Torrox, Archez, Antequera and Totalán have perimeter closures lifted on Wednesday: These four towns to have fallen below 500 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people in the past fortnight and will open their borders again, to take effect from Wednesday morning. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202102/08/perimeter-lockdowns-antequera-three-20210208180913.html

Six Malaga towns set to re-open their non-essential activities, 2 also see municipal perimeter closure lifted: Alhaurín de la Torre, Manilva, Villanueva del Rosario, Benarrabá, Tolox and Casabermeja fall below an incidence rate of 1,000 infections per 100,000 inhabitants and will be able to open their non-essential businesses as of Wednesday.
Tolox and Villanueva del Rosario present an incidence rate of less than 500, which is why their perimeter closure will also be lifted.
Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202102/08/malaga-towns-open-their-20210208172948.html

Spain approaches end of phase 1 of Covid vaccination campaign: Spain’s Covid-19 vaccination campaign is entering the final stages of the process of immunizing residents of senior residences, while the majority of healthcare workers have also received their first jab – many have also got the second. Meanwhile, the final part of this first phase, inoculating adults with need for daily assistance even if they are not in residential care, has begun in the Canary Islands, Murcia and Navarre. This process is expected to get going in the rest of the country before the middle of February. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/society/2021-02-08/spain-approaches-end-of-phase-1-of-covid-vaccination-campaign.html

Granada Hospital Detects New Outbreak: In this new outbreak at the Hospital Clínico San Cecilio, seven cases have been detected after a routine screening was carried out. The area of the hospital where the outbreak had been detected is used to treat patients from multiple specialties. The hospital had recently beaten the previous outbreak and had been considered in the clear. Full article:
https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/02/08/granada-hospital-detects-new-outbreak/

Covid- All travelers arriving to UK to be tested on day 2 and day 8 of self-isolation, ITV News understands: ITV News understands the government is set to announce all passengers arriving into the UK must undergo a Covid test on the second and the eighth day of self-isolation after they arrive.
The new rules, expected to come into force from 15 February, will not just apply to those arriving from “red zone” countries heading into hotel quarantine, but those self-isolating at home too.
All travellers – whether isolating at home or in a hotel – will be required to pay for their own tests.
ITV News understands that travellers arriving from “red zone” countries will need to book their quarantine hotel, transfer and test as a package through an online booking system. Full article: https://www.itv.com/news/2021-02-08/covid-all-travellers-arriving-to-uk-to-be-tested-on-day-2-and-day-8-of-self-isolation-itv-news-understands

Dutch will extend coronavirus curfew until March 3: The Dutch government announced Monday it is extending the country’s curfew until March 3, declaring that was necessary to slow the spread of the more infectious coronavirus variant first detected in Britain.
The curfew was to have expired Wednesday.
Justice Minister Ferd Grapperhaus said the decision was made after a team of experts that advises the government “urgently warned” ministers at a meeting Monday about the more infectious variant. Full article: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/dutch-extend-coronavirus-curfew-march-75757992

DoctorLaptop’s Tips #88- Early Solid State Drives (SSD) Reaching End Of Life:
SSDs have been around for over 10 years now, but only began widespread use about 5 years ago. SSDs have an expected life span of 5 to 6 years. Thus people who were early to adopt SSDs find their SSDs are beginning to fail. Once they go bad it is nearly impossible to do any type of data recovery, unlike on the older style Hard Disk Drives (HDD) where data recovery is often possible after the HDD begins to fail. SSD users need to do regular backups of their important data for this reason. If you have neglected to do this, and your SSD is passing the 5 year mark, now is the time to get an external memory device, or cloud account with sufficient data storage space, and begin to do backups regularly. How often depends on how often you add new data. Casual users can probably get away with backing up once every 2 weeks; businesses that add important documents daily, they should have a daily, incremental update (just newly saved data added to the older backup) scheduled for the end of every business day, as well as a full system backup monthly.

Fake Tax Advisor ‘Swindled Widow out of €52,510’ in Malaga: The alleged crime was reported in November 2020 after an elderly widow claimed a man offered to help her manage her husband’s inheritance following his death in April 2019.
According to police, the 43-year-old Spanish man posed as a tax advisor offering fake help to a widow before finally stealing thousands of Euros in Malaga.
Officers from the National Police say the man is guilty of fraud and misappropriation and are now investigating another person who they say helped him. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/02/08/fake-tax-advisor-swindled-widow-out-of-e52510-in-malaga/

Police warn of spiked food which could endanger animals: Police in the Benajarafe and Valle Niza areas of Malaga have warned dog owners of food being left on the floor which could be dangerous to their pets if they eat it.
Images were shared by the police on social media showing pieces of sausages which had been pierced with pins, which were found in those areas.
They have warned people to be very careful when walking their dogs and if they see anything which could be dangerous to animals or other people, call 092.
The Axarquia is not the only area in Malaga to have reported this sort of activity, as several towns along the Costa del Sol have shared situations on social media in which traps have been set or food has been left out which can injure colonies of feral cats or endanger dogs even if they are being walked on leads by their owners. Another frequently reported issue is sulphur being put on walls, which can also be dangerous to animals. PHOTO:Policia Axarquia,Facebook. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/02/08/police-warn-of-spiked-food-which-could-endanger-animals/

Super Bowl 2021 Bucs win over Chiefs 31-9: For the second time in franchise history, the Buccaneers are Super Bowl champions. And for the seventh time in his career, Tom Brady is a Super Bowl champion.
Brady outdueled Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs on Sunday night, keeping them from repeating as Super Bowl champs. He did that by completing 21 of 29 passes for 201 yards and three touchdowns to no interceptions. He also got help from running backs Ronald Jones II (12 carries, 61 yards) and Leonard Fournette (16 carries, 89 yards, one score) in the Bucs’ 31-9 rout. Full article: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/super-bowl-2021-live-score-chiefs-buccaneers-results-highlights/2bvvgmjbf7i51m41vwyfahjj5

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World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

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Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
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DigameXtra No. 1865 Monday, Feb. 8th, 2021

On February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 By Naythan

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For the official Andalucia Covid rules effective 00:01 Sunday, Jan. 17th, see the News and COVID Info Reference in the News Section of this issue of DigameXtra https://digamextra.com/2021/01/17/digamextra-no-1843-sunday-jan-17th-2021/

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YELLOW ALERT WARNING FOR WIND: Plus rain thru Tuesday.
Severe Wind Forecast
Start 12:00 PM CET, Tuesday, February 9
End 00:01 AM CET, Wednesday, February 10
Source: State Meteorological Agency
Moderate wind warning. Axarquía
Maximum gust of wind: 80 km/h. from west
Be aware, keep up to date with the latest weather forecast. Expect some minor disruption to outdoor activities.
Source: https://www.accuweather.com/en/es/nerja/302197/weather-warnings/302197

Phoenix Events: Trips & Events
For bookings and information, please contact Gail on 951067723 / 626370695 or email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk for more info. We are busy adjusting our events schedule to comply with the new Covid regulations. We will post an updated event schedule asap.

Services Wanted/Offered

CycleNerja: Bike rental and cycle hire in Nerja, Torrox & Frigiliana. Free Bike delivery and collection service is available anywhere in Nerja, Torrox & Frigiliana and the inland villages. Professional Carbon Race Bikes, 29er Mountain Bikes & Electric Mountain Bikes. Free delivery subject to a minimum rental value of 90,00 euros. Contact via https://cyclenerja.com/ Contact also located under our banner in the DigameXtra Sponsor’s Section every day.

Hanningtons Kitchens and Bathrooms: We have been installing kitchens and bathrooms here on the Costa for 13 years. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, highest standards of work and customer service.
Whether you are thinking of updating an existing kitchen or bathroom, or whether you wish to create the kitchen or bathroom you have always dreamed of, we are here for you, every step of the way.
With an unrivaled knowledge of the best local materials and suppliers we are able to work to all tastes and budgets.
Our full range of services includes
– Installations and Refurbs
– Wall & Floor tiling
– Full range of Plumbing work including radiators and underfloor heating
– Solar Installation
– Design & planning ideas to get the look you are after
– Electrical works
– Alter / Install walls, dropped ceilings and hang doors
– Plastering, woodwork and floor levelling
Visit our FB page on the link below to be inspired
https://www.facebook.com/hanningtons.kitchens.and.bathrooms/
Call us : 669 665 156
Email us : hanningtons.bathrooms@gmail.com

Mandy’s Paintbox: Painter for 30 years. Painting work undertaken. Inside and outside large or small. Furniture painted or sprayed. Kitchens cabinets, wardrobes doors any colour any surface. Check out the before and after photos all the furniture was spray painted.
Call for advice WhatsApp 680739577
Email: amandajosiah@hotmail.com
My contact details can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section at the bottom of the issue. Here are “before”and “after” pics from my latest job.

Seeking – Stumpman!
Hello friends, We’re looking for someone with a nice strong machine that can pulverise several tree stumps.
They’re not so large but we need to remove them in the hope that the convoluted roots will die, plus we need the space!
Thanks, Nick, La Herradura
609 706 210
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Work Wanted: Hi, I am looking for any work gardening, house-painting and maintenance, no job too small, I charge 10€ per hour.
I have also taken on gardens, pool and house care in owners absence due to flight restrictions.
Covering Nerja to Benejarafe.
Based in Mezquitilla. Near Torre del mar.
Call Kennedy on 630 792 368 or
email: kennedygoldsmithATyahoo.co.uk

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If you are thinking of selling please contact us for a no obligation chat info@blucee.com
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We are based in Rincon de la Victoria, covering Axarquia, Malaga to Nerja and the Costa Tropical.
For examples of our fantastic sales and holiday rental properties, please take a look at our website: www.BluCee.com
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Reduced by €250 For Quick Sale: Hyundai Matrix Classic 2008.
Price now €600 or near offer.
UK registered, Right Hand Drive, 1.6 Petrol engine, 80,000 miles / 130,000 kms, MOT until April 2021, 5 speed manual. Well maintained vehicle with service history. In overall good condition with some minor bumps and scratches to the body. More photos available on request.
Email: ozinecosse@gmail.com
Helen, Sedella

News & Articles

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Andalusia adds 3,685 cases of Covid-19, the lowest daily figure of the week: {Translated from sevilla.abc.es} Updated: 07/02/2021 19:33
-Andalusia has 3,685 cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus in the last 24 hours, the lowest daily figure of the week and significantly lower than the 7,892 cases reported seven days ago, according to data from the Regional Ministry of Health and Families
-It has recorded 28 deaths from this cause, lower than the 102 deaths of the previous day but higher than the 22 of last Sunday.
-These 3,686 positives are the lowest figure of the week after the 4,886 cases on Saturday, 5,150 on Friday, 6,733 on Thursday, 4,999 on Wednesday, 3,795 on Tuesday and 4,286 on Monday. Moreover, they are notably lower than the 7,892 cases reported last Sunday.
-Malaga is once again the province with the most confirmed cases, with 833, followed by Cadiz with 729, Seville with 666, Almeria with 435, Granada with 378, Cordoba with 269, Jaen with 201 and Huelva with 174.
-The 28 deaths recorded today are the lowest number of the week after two consecutive days with more than 100 deaths – 102 on Saturday and 105 on Friday – and after 70 deaths on Thursday, 88 on Wednesday, 106 on Tuesday – the worst daily figure of the pandemic – and 38 on Monday.
-Cadiz is the province with the most deaths, with nine, followed by Almeria with six, Malaga with four, Granada with three, Jaen and Cordoba with two, and Seville and Huelva with one each.
-Andalusia has 4,359 people hospitalized due to the coronavirus, 296 fewer than the day before, of whom 735 are in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), eleven more than on Saturday and the highest number in the entire pandemic.
Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-andalucia-suma-3685-casos-covid-19-menor-cifra-diaria-semana-202102071332_noticia.html

Can I choose which Covid-19 vaccine I get in Spain?: As Spain’s government website states, “the vaccines that will be available and when they will be licensed is still unknown”.
“It is very important to use the available vaccines to vaccinate people according to the established priority categories.”
“The information available relating to the use of each vaccine will be taken into account but, keeping in mind the limited number of doses and their difficult handling, it will not be possible to offer a choice”.
The Spanish government therefore doesn’t plan to give its population the option of choosing which vaccine they personally consider safest or most effective. (People with private health care providers may have a better chance of choosing which vax to receive. -Ed.) Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20210204/can-i-choose-which-covid-19-vaccine-i-get-in-spain

Two Pro Tennis Events in Marbs: After three years of successful ATP Challengers, the Puente Romano Beach Resort in Marbella will host two weeks of world class Tennis in 2021.
-ANYTECH365 ANDALUCÍA ATP 80 Challenger from March 27th to April 4th
and for the first time the
-ANYTECH365 ANDALUCÍA OPEN – ATP 250 from April 4th to April 11th
This gives us the opportunity to present the world’s most spectacular Tennis Stars at an extraordinary place, covered by 11 days of national and international live TV.
The ANYTECH365 ANDALUCÍA OPEN will be the start into the European Clay Court season, just before the Monte Carlo tournament!
Puente Romano Tennis Club located in the following Andalusian Garden Complex, 4, 29602 Marbella, Malaga.
Info & Tickets at https://www.andaluciaopen.com/

El Gordo de la Primitiva draw on Sunday, February 7, 2021:
The result of Gordo de la Primitiva Today’s Sunday, February 7, 2021 is: 6, 8, 26, 37 and 50 , the key number being 3 .
Source: https://spainsnews.com/el-gordo-de-la-primitiva-draw-on-sunday-february-7-2021/

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For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

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Phone numbers for emergencies
Emergency Svcs.: 112
National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112

Local Police
Torrox: 952 539 828
Nerja: 952 521 545
Frigiliana: 952 533 126
Torre del Mar: 952 549 238

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DigameXtra No. 1864 Sunday, Feb. 7th, 2021

On February 7, 2021February 7, 2021 By Naythan

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For the official Andalucia Covid rules effective 00:01 Sunday, Jan. 17th, see the News and COVID Info Reference in the News Section of this issue of DigameXtra https://digamextra.com/2021/01/17/digamextra-no-1843-sunday-jan-17th-2021/

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Re-Opened, The Beer Garden- Nerja:
Wales vs Ireland, Sunday 7 Feb.
Open 2pm, game at 4. Reduced capacity so arrive early.
Tel. +353 86 919 3221
Avenida Mediterraneo, corner of Chaparil 29780 Nerja FB Page

Services Wanted/Offered

DoctorLaptop’s February Special: Windows 10 Reinstall, €50
As Windows 10 approaches it’s 6th birthday, people who have been using it since 2015-2016 are beginning to see their 6+yr old computers slow down, even if it is well maintained. That is inevitable after so many years of Windows updates and bug patches piling on top of each other.
To restore the original quickness of your system let me do a system reinstall. The latest version of Windows will be newly installed along with all the newest drivers for your model, and all your data will be saved. What will not be saved is all your old third party software. This old software slows the system down and you will be better off with it removed. Then you may install new versions of software you still use, that won’t slow the computer down, as it is designed to work with the latest version of Win 10. Reinstalling 3rd party software you may have purchased and installed is NOT part of this job, that is the users responsibility. Examples would be Photoshop, MS Office and Rosetta Stone.
I will replace free-to-download 3rd party software at no extra charge, like Open Office, VLC Player, Adobe Reader (Free version), etc.
Note: This special does NOT include reinstalling and setting up iTunes.
Contact DoctorLaptop for an appointment, be sure to include the make and model of the unit.
Email: doctorlaptop@protonmail.com or
Call 675 993 069, after 11am, missed calls returned asap.

Mobile Hairdresser: Hi, my name is Jenny and I’d like to introduce myself. I am a fully qualified mobile hairdresser with over 12 years experience, fully legal and up to date with current Covid-19 regulations. Appointments now being taken for Torrox and surrounding areas. WhatsApp, private message or call for an appointment in your own home or chat about what you would like.
Tel or WhatsApp 622 690 133,
Email: jmainwood01 @ gmail dot com (no spaces) or go to my Facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/Hair-by-Jenny
Jenny, Torrox

Removal and Collection – Men With Vans: You’ve heard of a Man with a Van, now meet Men with Vans.
For all your local removal needs we have men and vans at your disposal. Whether you are moving home or need a single item moving, then we can help.
House clearance, Garage clearance and rubbish removals. IKEA, Bricomart and Leroy Merlin runs, we can even assemble your flatpacks. Give us a call.
Need something from one of the big stores in Malaga? Give us a call and leave it to us to deliver to your door.
Prices from 25 euros an hour.
Call or Whatsapp John on 622 067 357 or visit our Facebook page
Based in Nerja and Torrox we operate throughout Andalusia.
Men With Vans, John 622 067 357

Wanted- Pool Cleaner: Due to the ravages of time, we are no longer able to cope with the upkeep of our pool, in Algarrobo Campo. We are therefore looking for the services of an individual familiar with the workings of pools. This would involve a weekly visit in the summer and less frequently in the winter, normally chemicals etc to be provided by us. Anyone interested should send their details to John / Jeremy
Email: melbury75@gmail.com.
We will respond to all applications

Churches & Worship

EVANGELICAL CHURCH (services in English language)
Each Sunday at 11:00 am we meet for worship at the Christian meeting Hall in Calle Ros Alfe´rez 7. Torre Del Mar. (not far behind the Catholic Church) We are an Evangelical Church, bible believing Christian’s coming together for live worship, prayer, and sharing our faith. All who love Christ are welcome and all who want to know more about the Christian faith are equally welcome. The meetings are friendly, joyful, reverent and orderly. Our one united desire is to glorify God.
My name is Peter and below is my email address.
petcac @ gmail. com (no gaps)

Fellowship of Jesus Christ the King
Unfortunately we have taken the decision to close the church until further notice, we have taken this action to keep everyone safe.
God Bless you all
Pasaje San Miguel, Nerja , 29780.
Email: fojctk@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/FOJCTK
Prayer Requests: ftk.prayer.request@gmail.com

El Puente Christian Fellowship – Sunday Service
El Puente Christian Fellowship is a loving, multi-national, Bible believing community of Christ, who meet each Sunday at 11 am to worship The Lord. We enjoy a time of worship with contemporary songs and traditional hymns, and a message brought to us by one of the Elders or a visiting speaker.
The church meeting hall is situated underneath Maroma Inmobiliaria Puente Don Manuel, Cruce de Periana – 29713.
Full directions and further information can be found on our website www.evangelicalchurchelpuente.com

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Mini PCs from DoctorLaptop: I have sold out of the new Mini PCs. All I have left for sale now is a demo model, see it listed in Last Sunday’s issue, https://digamextra.com/2021/01/31/digamextra-no-1857-sunday-jan-31st-2021/ I have a few more on order and hope to get them soon, but with the way deliveries have been going, who knows? DoctorLaptop, Torrox Costa, doctorlaptop@protonmail.com

Recommendations & Requests

Supersol collection day: Thanks to The People of Nerja, Helen and myself filled 4 trolley fulls of food items today Saturday and yesterday we filled 3 trolleys people have been so generous even in these hard times. Our Thanks also to Supersol Supermarket for allowing us to do the collection there Dorothy Allen 951834488

Processionary caterpillars: They’re not just in Sevilla (yesterday’s Digame) – the head of this fully mature column of thousands was spotted in Árchez a week ago. James, Árchez, jamesD0Tmcculloch100ATgmailD0Tcom

News & Articles

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Spain receives the first 196,800 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine: {Summary, translated from https://sevilla.abc.es}
-This vaccine will be administered only to people between the ages of 18 and 55.
– The first doses that will arrive on the afternoon of this Saturday will be for personnel who are not first-line and who work in health and social health centers and establishments, according to the definition contained in the Vaccination Strategy approved by the Health.
-The COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine is given as two injections in the arm, the second between 4 and 12 weeks after the first. At the meeting this Friday, it has been approved that the recommended interval in the administration is 10 to 12 weeks between the first and second doses.
-The Health Commission agreed this week that from the age of 80 only vaccines based on mRNA would be administered, that is, those from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna. Source, Spanish:
https://sevilla.abc.es/sociedad/abci-espana-recibe-primeras-196800-dosis-vacuna-astrazeneca-202102061937_noticia.html

Torrox Town Hall- Results of the Covid Testing Friday:
Massive CRIBED in TORROX: No Positive. Participation percentage 50,69 %
We call back responsibility and not let our guard down in compliance with sanitary measures!
Torrox Town Hall ; https://www.facebook.com/AytoTorrox/

Less than half of those contacted for Malaga Covid testing do so:
{Summary, translated from https://sevilla.abc.es}
-Of the 1,630 people cited by the Ministry of Health, only 755 have come forward .
-The antigen tests, equivalent in diagnostic capacity to PCR, have revealed four positive cases, which has been carried out in the Plaza Limeño. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/malaga/sevi-mas-mitad-citados-no-presentado-cribado-masivo-malaga-revela-cuatro-positivos-202102042136_noticia.html

Endangered fungus: Explorers from Rincón de la Victoria’s mountaineering club (CMR) recently found a critically endangered species of mushroom in the countryside.
The Myriostoma Coliforme is on the International Union for Conservation for Nature’s list of “threatened, rare and protected” species. Picking the fungus, which is inedible, is banned in Europe. Photo:SUR Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202101/29/youngsters-unearth-endangered-fungus-20210129102615-v.html

Bitcoin breaks the $40k level again: Bitcoin peaked Saturday at over $46,600. Current price is $40,198.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/price/bitcoin

La Liga Results: https://www.skysports.com/la-liga-results

AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2021- Serena, Novak, Rafa chasing history:
Forget about aces or double-faults, winners or unforced errors. The statistic that has come to mean the most in tennis these days is “Grand Slam titles won.” Which is why so much attention will be paid to Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams at the Australian Open.
Play begins at Melbourne Park on Monday (Sunday EST), with Williams and Djokovic among those on the schedule and Nadal’s first-round match set for Day 2. Each match for each member of that trio is a possible step on the way to some history.
This is Nadal’s first chance to grab sole possession of the men’s mark for most Grand Slam singles titles. He pulled even with Roger Federer at 20 by winning the French Open in October, beating Djokovic in a lopsided final. Federer is still sidelined after two knee operations. AP Photo/Andy Brownbill. Read the full article: https://apnews.com/article/australia-australian-open-coronavirus-pandemic-melbourne-novak-djokovic-c83abf265e72422466ada870b8be8837

New AI (Artificial Intelligence) Can Detect Emotion With Radio Waves!: There are national security and privacy implications to an experimental neural network that deciphers how people respond to emotional stimuli.
A UK research team is using radio waves to pick up subtle changes in heart rhythm and then, using an advanced AI called a neural network, understand what those signals mean- in other words, what the subject is feeling.
The breakthrough is intended to help health and wellness professionals better understand the emotional states of patients. As for its implications regarding national security and individual privacy, more research needs to be done, just like other issues concerning ethics and responsible use of this new technology, researchers say. The proliferation of new advances in AI, coupled with new sensors, will add to difficult discussions about privacy in the years ahead. Handheld wireless lie detectors may be just a few years away, that can measure your emotional reactions to questions, sending radio wave readings via 5G nearly instantly to AI that will analyze it to determine if you are telling the truth. Just one more step towards a world with no privacy and no secrets.
There is no law in the United States against passive data collection of cardiac rhythms with antenna just as there is no law prohibiting the photographing of faces in public. There was no need for such regulation…until now. And we’d better do it soon before we lose our individualism and creativity. Once these doors are opened there is no going back. We must learn from the nightmare social media has become, these new technologies often have serious downsides not apparent at the time they are introduced. Full article: https://www.defenseone.com/technology/2021/02/new-ai-can-detect-emotion-radio-waves/171863/

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For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

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Taxi
Nerja 952 524 519
Torrox: 952 531 030
Frigiliana: 952 533 231

Phone numbers for emergencies
Emergency Svcs.: 112
National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112

Local Police
Torrox: 952 539 828
Nerja: 952 521 545
Frigiliana: 952 533 126
Torre del Mar: 952 549 238

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DigameXtra No. 1863 Saturday, Feb. 6th, 2021

On February 6, 2021February 5, 2021 By Naythan

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For the official Andalucia Covid rules effective 00:01 Sunday, Jan. 17th, see the News and COVID Info Reference in the News Section of this issue of DigameXtra https://digamextra.com/2021/01/17/digamextra-no-1843-sunday-jan-17th-2021/

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Trapiche market is sadly closed this week due to the current covid regulations:
The market has a facebook page and most of the stall holders advertise their services and items there, some also take orders and delivery can be arranged.
Please support these small, local businesses which you can do by following them on facebook. Some businesses are able to work as they are not based in a municipality which is closed. You can contact most of the business via the Facebook link to Trapiche Market which you will find at the bottom of this advert.
We look forward to seeing you in the very near future. If you’d like more information please contact Anita at anitajjordan @ hotmail.com / +34 627 877 164
Facebook Page Trapiche Market

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17 years Removals To & Fro Spain / UK Spain.
Guaranteed Scheduled and also unscheduled all year every month on time.
We also offer a door to door at dates and times you choose.
-Next Guaranteed Scheduled Trip Leaving UK 25th January Arrive Spain 27th January
-Next Guaranteed Scheduled Trip Leaving Spain 7th February Arrive UK 9th February.
Additional unscheduled trips in between.
Transportation, Removals & light haulage company that have guaranteed scheduled trips all year from UK to Torrox and back at the same time every month.
Also additional unscheduled to suit your needs.
Full or part loads undertaken.
Full or Part loads up to 20 cubic meters up to 2.5 tonne.
Up to £25,000.00 insurance with British Insurance Company.
Evidence of insurance can be supplied by email on request. Hard Copies always carried on the vans.
We live just behind Torrox Pueblo in Spain and in South Wales UK and have vans going back and forth UK to Spain to UK by way of Santander / Portsmouth / Plymouth Ferry.
Also if you have small or large items that you might like to purchase off internet sites ie Amazon, furniture world, eBay etc. and have them delivered to our depot in the Uk collection or delivery can then be made here around Torrox area.
For more information and prices for all to see please visit our website www.euroam.co.uk
email ; tonyroam@btconnect.com
Tel Spain 0034636393542 – UK 00447973362003.
Face book Tony Roam – WhatsApp Either Number

Car Clean Malaga:
Is your car looking tired? Does the interior need some TLC? Selling your current car & want to get the best price for it? We can help!!
At Car Clean Malaga we strive to achieve the highest level of finish on our customers cars possible. We are able to correct defective paintwork, faded headlights, scratches, stone chips and make interiors clean & fresh.We have invested thousands of euros in the best tools available to carry out these jobs as speedily as possible, ensuring you get the most efficient and cost effective results carried out for you!
Warren will come and see your vehicle and discuss with you what you need and a budget you have to work with.
Once your vehicle is booked in with us you can rest assured you will be pleased with the end results!
We can also offer this service to motorhomes, caravans, motorbikes, small cars, 4x4s & vans!
Call or WhatsApp Warren on 618-346-098 or email at warren@carcleanmalaga.com for your FREE no obligation quote. Based in Comares.

MS Bespoke Joinery: With many years experience in the Joinery trade, I am able to offer a professional and personalised service to meet your individual requirements.
Wardrobes– if you are looking to maximise your wardrobe space, or modernise your existing Spanish wardrobes, then sliding doors is an ideal solution.
All wardrobes are fitted from floor to ceiling, with doors that slide effortlessly and silently, with soft-close mechanism.
Home Office– if you are working from home, it is important to make your space as comfortable and practical as possible, allowing you to maximise your productivity.
Murphy Beds– if space is at a premium, a wall bed is a really smart way to create a very flexible room – one that converts from a comfortable bedroom, to a work or play area, in less than a minute.
Beds can be installed with cabinets, in a large selection of designs, sizes and finishes.
Kitchens – From ultra-modern, glossy, handle-less cabinets to traditional Shaker style.
A comprehensive range of fully-fitted kitchen cabinets available to suit all budgets, offering style and practicality.
All kitchen-related trades catered for, to ensure a smooth transition from conception to completion.
For more information and a no-obligation quote,
contact Mick at CoExGal@aol.com
or by phone at +44 7575 597060 or +34 696161951
https://www.msbespokejoinery.com/
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English Nurse Care Team:
Personal Home Care and Nurse Support
Trained, Police Checked and Fully insured Home Care Support Team.
From “ a bit of shopping …to 24 hour care “
From supported trips to END OF LIFE.
We add quality to life with one to one support.
Care at home.
– Nurse Supported –
– A realistic option to Residential Care –
Tel 951 550 581 or 692 419 548
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Colegio Oficial Enfermeria Malaga Reg. 17425

Churches & Worship

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale: We have 2 x pairs of ceiling fan/lights and 1 x single fan/light for sale. All working. Located near Canillas de Aceituno. In order as pictured below, all offers considered:
-1 x fan with white blades, 2 x bulb sockets and switch chain.130cm diameter x 35cm drop €15.
-2 x fans with transparent blades and single light socket 105cm diameter x 45cm drop €15 each or €25 for the pair.
-2 x Fans with transparent blades, (bulb covers missing) 130cm diameter x 40cm Drop with remote controllers €10 each or €15 for the pair.
Please call/email or WhatsApp Aidey:
641 714 422, +44 7811 466234 or
aideydessent@mac.com

Recommendations & Requests

Found: I found a ring on Wednesday on the floor in Capricho’s. I should imagine it is of sentimental value. I handed it over to Nico, and no-one has enquired about it at all. If it was yours you know where to go. Carole Hart, El Morche
carolemhart@yahoo.com

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Eight towns in Malaga province are allowed to reopen bars and shops, another four municipalities can also lift municipal perimeter lockdowns, but two must close non-essential activity and two must enter municipal perimeter lockdown:
-Eight Malaga towns will leave the maximum alert level after witnessing a drop in the last two weeks from 1,000 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, so they will be able to reopen hospitality businesses and shops that are considered non-essential.
-The Junta de Andalucía said that these municipalities are: Alfarnatejo, Alhaurín el Grande, Álora, Cañete la Real, Cútar, Moclinejo, Mollina and Igualeja. They will maintain their perimeter closures – where it is not possible to leave or enter the town without just cause – but at least they can reopen their local businesses.
-On the flip side, two new towns must close all their non-essential trade: Villanueva de Tapia and Canillas de Albaida.
-There are another four municipalities that are due to leave the alert level 4 grade 1, as they have fallen below 500 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. This will allow them to reopen their borders. They are Archidona, Comares, Humilladero and Viñuela.
-On the other hand, Arenas (with an incidence rate of 509.8) and Cuevas del Becerro (500.9) are added to the perimeter lockdown list making 72 localities in Malaga province with this restriction, of which 33 are also in grade 2 – with the additional measure of closing all non-essential trade.
-The measures for the new additions to lists come into force from the early hours of Saturday morning following their publication in the BOJA official gazette. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202102/05/eight-towns-malaga-province-20210205095113.html
See the Official BOJA document, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-boja-publica-nuevos-municipios-cierre-perimetral-andalucia-desde-sabado-6-febrero-202102051742_noticia.html

These are the 60 locations in Andalucía where the Junta plans the next mass Covid screenings: People who are invited to the voluntary tests will receive a notification with information about the place and time they will take place.
In Malaga province screenings will be carried out in Villanueva de Tapia, Fuente de Piedra, Almáchar, Riogordo, Pizarra, Istán, Ojén, Macharaviaya, Algatocín, Jubrique, Benaoján and Cortes de la Frontera. For the other locations see the full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202102/05/these-locations-andalucia-where-20210205173034.html

Pine Processionary Caterpillars Spotted in Sevilla: Despite extreme winter conditions brought by Storm Filomena last month, they have already been spotted in areas across Spain from A Coruña in the northwest to Sevilla in the south. Photo:Ana/Flickr Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20210205/beware-toxic-caterpillar-plague-comes-with-spring-across-spain

Another Chrome Hack, Another Chrome Update: Yes, it’s happened again. Google has just patched another zero-day vulnerability in Chrome web browser for desktop that it says is being actively exploited in the wild. Some researchers were infected simply by visiting a fake research blog using fully patched systems running Windows 10 and Chrome browser. Update your Chrome browser asap. Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2021/02/new-chrome-browser-0-day-under-active.html

Protected Snail Forces Delays to Malaga’s Planned Megayacht Marina: A survey at the area put aside for Malaga’s new megayacht marina will look into whether there is a particular type of protected limpet in the waters where the marina will be built, meaning delays to the start of works.
Works to create the marina will include building two breakwaters to prevent motion within the marina, one measuring 30 metres long and the other 50 metres long.
Once complete, the marina will be able to host up to 31 yachts of between 30 and 100 metres in length, while a 745 square metre building will also be opened to serve as a reception and services building. A luxury restaurant is also planned in a building in the area.
Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/02/05/concerns-over-limpet-population-slow-malaga-megayacht-marina/

Copa del Rey: Semi-final round matches announced.
IDA
Seville – Barcelona Wednesday, February 10 at 9:00 p.m.
Athletic – Levante Thursday, February 11 at 9:00 p.m.
RETURN
Barcelona – Seville Wednesday March 3 at 9:00 p.m.
Levante – Athletic Thursday, March 4 at 9:00 p.m.
Source: https://www.marca.com/futbol/copa-rey/2021/02/05/601d2c1a268e3e701e8b457e.html

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

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Phone numbers for emergencies
Emergency Svcs.: 112
National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112

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DigameXtra No. 1862 Friday, Feb. 5th, 2021

On February 5, 2021February 4, 2021 By Naythan

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For the official Andalucia Covid rules effective 00:01 Sunday, Jan. 17th, see the News and COVID Info Reference in the News Section of this issue of DigameXtra https://digamextra.com/2021/01/17/digamextra-no-1843-sunday-jan-17th-2021/

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Due to the Covid restrictions, to avoid disappointment I suggest you call to confirm events and times before the event. -Ed.

Exhibition: New exhibition at Bio Beach Club gallery and restaurant from 4th of Feb until 3rd of March. Open from 9am to 6pm, closed Tuesdays. From My Point of View, mainly landscape paintings of our local area, by Jill Carrott.
jillcarrott@msn.com

No More “Steak on a Stone”: Craig’s Steak & Schlemmertreff restaurant on the beach in Torrox Costa is now for rent. In that strip of 4 adjacent restaurants, the only one that appears to remain open is the Ichiban Asian Restaurante.

The Boliches Brothers: At The White Rose, Fuengirola.
7 February Sunday (2:30pm.) Live Music & Lovely food.
Come and enjoy’ what could be your last opportunity to socialize
(in a safe environment). Come earlier for more fun and enjoy this beautiful Sunday in our lovely sunny terrace.
Doors opening at 12.00. Tel 653 72 69 08 FB Page

Bob Marley’s 76th B-Day Party: Sat., Feb 6th, 12-6pm
El Bar de las Motos, Av Tivoli 3, 29631 Benalmadena.
tel 951 132 051 FB Page

Bob Marley’s Birthday: Saturday at 12PM– 6 PM
Kizzy Caribbean Kitchen
This Saturday we will be celebrating what would have been Bob Marley’s 76th birthday at the bar between 12 – 6 it will be strictly reggae vibes with:
-Complimentary tapas tasters from our Caribbean Kitchen on arrival
-241 Rum Punch All Day
-Reggae Quiz @ 12:30
-Live Singer & Jam Session
Top Floor, El Zoco, Calahonda 29649 Mijas
Tel 711 05 04 91 FB Page

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MALAGALINGO- HAPPY 2021 FOR EVERYONE!!!
Is 2021 going to be the year you learn Spanish?
Come to speak Spanish in a fun and relaxed way.
Don’t struggle with the Spanish language any more.
– ONLINE Spanish lessons > in Zoom or Skype
– ONSITE Spanish lessons > in our OUTDOOR TERRACE
Free registration and materials
Ample free parking
** Free trial lesson
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Email: malagalingo@gmail.com
Tel./Whats: + (34) 650 479 493

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MOONETTE Organic & Aromatic Skincare for 40+
We are a Torrox-based company specialising in the creation of formulae which help prevent premature skin ageing
We are committed to making effective products at affordable prices
NEW PRODUCT- Face Cleanser With Bulgarian Rose is now available, 100% organic & vegan
As our skin is the first layer of our defence against microbial infections, ultraviolet radiation and environmental contamination it plays a vital role in our health. As we grow older, however, our skin becomes thinner, wrinkled, and more sensitive; hence it requires the use of treatments containing specific ingredients to the care of treating mature skin.
Recognising this need we have created a range of formulae which help
-slow down ageing process by smoothing fine lines and wrinkles.
-improve facial complexion and eliminate blemishes.
At Moonette, we are passionate about health, beauty and plants. Your skin will benefit from the properties of botanic essential oils combined with a selection of nutrients for deep hydration, cell revitalization and antioxidant effect, all sourced from the finest natural ingredients with gorgeous fragrances.
Naturally, we care about our planet and feel the need to help reduce the sheer volumes of plastics waste that are generated daily around the globe. Presently, we are minimizing the usage of plastic materials in our production while seeking alternative forms of packaging. To help reduce pollution we are asking all local customers to recycle or reuse their Moonette skincare containers, and offering a small discount on future purchases to customers recycling containers.
Free small testers are available on request. Please call us to find out more or to order: Tel 650 044 102
Margaret Gosling
margaret@moonette.es
www.moonette.es & Moonette FB Link

FREE: Floor tiles – collection required.
Previously laid, but all cleaned & ready to re-lay.
Around 100 tiles approx 33cm x 33cm square
Available to collect only, Cómpeta village,
Contact Helen on or 642 032 924, or
email: Helenandgary@sky.com

Recommendations & Requests

Covid Testing Info From the Ayuntamiento de Torrox:
We continue to improve the TDIA rate to 429,1.
Remember that Friday is the date of the #CribadoMasivo (Screening Massive) and we ask that all those who have received the summons, come at the indicated time for the tests, for the sake of all, at the Municipal Deportivo Pavillion in La Farm. IMAGE:FB FB Page

OnLine Translator: I am using a new, artificial intelligence powered translator website, that is providing better translations than I was getting from other sources like Google and Bing. It’s free, try it here. -Ed.
https://www.deepl.com/translator

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DoctorLaptop’s Tips #87, 05Feb21
How Does Your Internet Connection Measure Up?:
**Fixed Line- Fiber Optic / Phoneline / Cable**
Global Average
Download: 96.43Mb/s ; Upload: 52.31Mb/s ; Latency: 21ms
National Average in Spain, #14 in World
Download: 169Mb/s
Yes, you read that right. The average home computer user in Spain has an internet connection with a download speed that tests at 169Mb/s. Personally, I have a 500Mb/s Down&Up (asymmetrical) connection, and have been offered 1000Mb/s if I want it.
**Mobile Data Connection**
Global Average
Download: 47.20Mb/s ; Upload: 12.67Mb/s ; Latency: 36ms
National Average Spain, #36 in World
Download: 48.86Mb/s
Source: https://www.speedtest.net/global-index
Summary: In Spain, if your home internet download speed is less than 17Mb/s you are only getting 10% of the average Spanish internet speed. If this is your situation, you should not expect good performance from functions designed to use the connection speeds of an average consumer- streaming video, IPTV, group video chats, etc. In the rapidly developing tech world, you either keep up and enjoy the new benefits, or get left behind, limited to outdated content. This also explains why computers, tablets and smartphones go obsolete faster than they used to.
The Internet is much more complex than just a few years ago, and these new features and higher quality require ever faster connections to work correctly. While in 2010 you may have been thrilled at what you could do with a 2Mb/s connection, in comparison to your old 256Kb/s phone modem connection, that 2Mb/s is nothing by todays standards. But back then noone had access to the super high definition 4K video streams of today that expect you to have a 50Mb/s connection to work properly; the old low-res broadcast TV quality streams were all that there was, and it only needed a 2Mb/s connection. Thus, if you have a 20Mb/s connection today, yes it is 10x more than you had 10 yrs ago, but it is still very slow compared to average connections and what app developers expect users to have to watch todays videos or do large group chats.
Find DoctorLaptop’s contact info in the Sponsor’s Section below.

Andalusia avoids exceeding the barrier of 5,000 cases of Covid despite a new increase in infections: {Full article, translated from https://sevilla.abc.es}
-Andalusia is experiencing an increase in coronavirus infections on Thursday, with 6,733 cases detected in 24 hours, a figure much higher than the 3,675 cases recorded a week ago, and which represents an average figure of the incidence of the last two weeks, the most critical phase of the third wave.
-Health reports 70 more deaths from Covid-19 in the community.
-Experts advising the Andalusian government consider that we may enter a stage of “sawtooths” in the statistics of contagions in which the incidence rises and falls in the coming days, as revealed in a tweet on Thursday by the president of the Junta de Andalucía. Juanma Moreno, who calls for “keeping our guard up”, believes that the peak of the third wave will be considered to have been passed when the number of infections falls steadily.
*Outbreaks*
-These infection figures bring the 14-day incidence rate to 900 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, once again above the national average (815). Trackers continue to detect outbreaks despite the difficulty that this work now entails due to the rapid spread of infections. During the last week, 188 outbreaks have been declared, affecting a total of 1,229 cases. Currently, 380 active outbreaks of the disease are being monitored in Andalusia.
Below 5,000 admissions
-The best news is that, for the second consecutive day, the pressure of care has been reduced, at least in conventional hospitalisation. There are 4,867 patients admitted to Andalusian hospitals, 44 fewer than on Wednesday, of whom 709 occupy ICU beds, seven more than yesterday.
-The pressure is very high in hospitals in Cádiz, with 104 patients in ICU, while Granada and Seville have 120 and 121 critical patients in their centres.
Vaccination
-As of 3 February, 117,960 people have been immunised in Andalusia, having received both doses of the vaccine. A total of 345,810 doses have been administered.
-In terms of positives cured, the statistic today totals 2,411, a figure still lower than the daily number of infections. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-coronavirus-andalucia-andalucia-evita-superar-barrera-5000-ingresos-covid-pesar-nuevo-aumento-contagios-202102041412_noticia.html

Spain’s health minister guarantees the arrival of 6.8 million Covid vaccines by April: Minister of Health Carolina Darias has told the autonomous regions that Spain already has a firm commitment from Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca that no fewer than 6,797,185 doses will arrive in the country by spring.
The Ministry of Health had been expected to announce its likely decision to not to vaccinate those over 65 years of age with the AstraZeneca formula, but it finally postponed this announcement to this Thursday for “technical reasons”.
However, Darias confirmed that those over 80 years of age will only receive the vaccines that use messenger RNA technology, which of those approved so far, are the vaccines of Pfizer and Moderna. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/national/202102/04/spain-health-minister-guarantees-20210204101714.html

After effects of the Pfizer COVID vaccine: Since the roll out of the vaccines in the UK, we’ve been asking everyone who gets vaccinated to log their jab, so that we can understand more about the impact of the new COVID-19 vaccines and their effects. So far, more than 275,000 people have logged their vaccinations in the app, many of them healthcare workers.
The researchers asked for feedback, via an app, from people who had received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine by early January.
The Zoe app team from King’s College London found:
-37% experienced some local “after-effects”, such as pain or swelling near the site of the injection, after their first dose, rising to about 45% of the 10,000 who had received two doses
-14% had at least one whole-body (systemic) after-effect – such as fever, aches or chills – within seven days of the first dose, rising to about 22% after the second dose
-These after-effects resolved within a few days.
Here’s what we know so far- Full article: https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/covid-vaccine-pfizer-effects AND https://www.bbc.com/news/health-55932832

Coronavirus variant detected in South Africa is already circulating in Spain: The first case of local contagion of this more-infectious mutation has been found in Barcelona, after random testing was carried out on positive cases. Spain currently has very low capacity to carry out such genetic sequencing of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
On Tuesday, the Spanish Cabinet approved the first restrictions on arrivals from South Africa and Brazil, two countries where a more infectious variant is circulating. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/spanish_news/2021-02-04/coronavirus-variant-detected-in-south-africa-is-already-circulating-in-spain.html

Denmark and Norway become latest countries to recommend AstraZeneca jab for under-65s only: Medical regulators in both countries said more evidence about the vaccine’s effectiveness among older people is needed before it can be safely recommended to them. A Norwegian health official said: ‘It’s not because the vaccine doesn’t work on those who are older, but because its documented effect is so limited for this age group.’ Full article: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9223727/Denmark-latest-country-recommend-AstraZeneca-jab-65s-only.html

Malaga capital will have from this summer the second largest drive-in cinema in Europe: {Summary, translated from https://sevilla.abc.es}
-Starting this summer, going to the movies in Malaga can be done in true American style. In the coming months, work will begin on the in Malaga Drive- Cinema , which will be the second largest in Europe and the first in Andalusia, which will be open throughout the year.
-The drive-in theater will occupy a plot 16,000 square meter in the Guadalhorce industrial estate, just fifteen minutes from the center of the capital. It will have the capacity to accommodate 250 vehicles and will offer a space with more than 250 hammocks, as well as a children’s area and for motorcycles. In addition, it will have an area to hold private outdoor events.
-The promoters foresee the creation of a hundred jobs associated with the drive-in movie theater, which will have a 3,000-square-meter leisure and gastronomy area that will include, among other options, several “food trucks”.
-A leisure alternative as safe as the living room at home”, emphasizes the businesswoman. PHOTO:ABC. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/malaga/sevi-malaga-capital-contara-desde-este-verano-segundo-autocine-mas-grande-europa-202102011436_noticia.html

Hackers build fake version of WhatsApp to extract sensitive info from iPhone users: WhatsApp has, yet again, found itself in the middle of a privacy row. A recent report has stated that hackers had made a fake version of WhatsApp to collect sensitive information from iPhone users.
A website with domain config5-dati[.]com was telling iPhone users to download the fake WhatsApp app which was not actually a mobile application but a configuration file for the iPhone. The fake app was purposefully designed to extract personal and sensitive data of users.
This serious breach of sensitive information has been acknowledged by WhatsApp. “To help keep chats safe, we recommend that people download WhatsApp from the app store for their phone’s platform. In addition, we may temporarily ban people using modified WhatsApp clients we detect to help encourage people to download WhatsApp from an authoritative source,” the WhatsApp spokesperson added. Full article: https://www.businesstoday.in/technology/news/hackers-build-fake-version-of-whatsapp-to-extract-sensitive-info-from-iphone-users/story/430290.html

WhatsApp Plus or GB WhatsApp User Alert- WhatsApp will delete the accounts of users of “unofficial” apps: WhatsApp has begun to “temporarily” suspend the accounts of users who use its messaging service through third-party apps, such as WhatsApp Plus or GB WhatsApp. The veto also extends to those applications developed by third parties “that claim to be able to move your WhatsApp chats from one phone to another”, explained the company owned by Facebook, which ensures that the decision is based on “it is not possible to validate their security practices “. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/whatsapp-will-delete-the-accounts-of-users-of-unofficial-apps/

Wolf hunting will be prohibited in all Spain: Hunting the Wolf will be definitively prohibited throughout the Spanish territory after the agreement reached this Thursday at the meeting of the State Commission for Natural Heritage and Biodiversity. The wolf, already protected south of the Duero, is still hunted through quotas in Castilla y León, Asturias, Cantabria and Galicia, where communities have expressed their disagreement with the agreement. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/wolf-hunting-will-be-prohibited-in-all-spain/

COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference

For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

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Taxi
Nerja 952 524 519
Torrox: 952 531 030
Frigiliana: 952 533 231

Phone numbers for emergencies
Emergency Svcs.: 112
National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112

Local Police
Torrox: 952 539 828
Nerja: 952 521 545
Frigiliana: 952 533 126
Torre del Mar: 952 549 238

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DigameXtra No. 1861 Thursday, Feb. 4th, 2021

On February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 By Naythan

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For the official Andalucia Covid rules effective 00:01 Sunday, Jan. 17th, see the News and COVID Info Reference in the News Section of this issue of DigameXtra https://digamextra.com/2021/01/17/digamextra-no-1843-sunday-jan-17th-2021/

What’s On

Tell them you saw it on DigameXtra! Tell your favourite establishments to post on DigameXtra to get next-day publicity!

Due to the Covid restrictions, to avoid disappointment I suggest you call to confirm events and times before the event. -Ed.

Disturbing Trend: I walked the Paseo from the Torrox lighthouse to El Morche Wednesday. Many businesses are closed and have posted signs saying “Closed for Holiday”. Normally these signs have a reopening date, but none did. Even Richi’s Pollo Asador Cafe has an open ended holiday sign posted. Naythan, Torrox Costa.

Services Wanted/Offered

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
Natural & yute solid chest of drawers
W 90 x 42 x 97cms Price 150€
Contact Jackie/Nerja 672170429
info at nerjahouseholdcentre dot com

For Sale: 1 TB Maxtor M3 portable External Hard Drive
(unused but has been taken out of the box).
Photo emailed on request.
(I’m not clever enough to reduce the size to post a picture on here).
30 euro. Buyer to collect from El Penoncillo or could meet at Torrox Costa Aldi.
Brenda, El Penoncillo, tel/whatsapp 711003687 or
email: casaianda at yahoo dot co dot uk

Wanted: A Padle racquet for a beginner. Nerja.
Tony, sjc2714 at gmail dot com
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Those long-delayed deliveries: I posted last week about a delivery from the UK in early December that has failed to arrive here. We’d been misled that it was “lost” in transit but we discovered that delivery was actually stopped on instructions from the UK Government and the couriers were told that they had to return thousands of affected packages. Yesterday UK Customs informed delivery companies that they will not require any additional information concerning contents, thus allowing them to start sending the stuff back. Obviously that will take some time. In our case we expect redelivery from the UK to Spain to follow, but it will now require us to pay customs duty, handling charges and probably a new delivery fee. No doubt others will be in the same situation. James, Archez jamesdotmcculloch10@gmaildotcom

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Spain rules out the AstraZeneca vaccine for at least those over 80 years of age: What is not yet known is whether the vaccine will AstraZeneca be given to people over 65 years of age . The Public Health Commission, which has dealt with the issue on Wednesday, has postponed the decision to Thursday. At least seven European countries have decided that they will only apply this drug to those under that age, since there is not enough evidence of efficacy for those who exceed it. Despite this, the United Kingdom is prodding the elderly with this vaccine since tests do show that they generate antibodies against SARS-CoV-2.
It is foreseeable that Spain will make the same decision as countries such as France, Italy, Poland or Germany, as Fernando Simón, director of the Center for the Coordination of Health Alerts and Emergencies (CCAES), pointed out on Monday: “It is possible that in the European Union we have to follow the recommendation that Germany is making [the first country that announced that it would reserve it for those under 65], it is prudent, but in order to decide it, the paper has to analyze the technical data sheet of the vaccine “.
Full article: https://elpais.com/sociedad/2021-02-03/espana-recibira-18-millones-de-vacunas-de-astrazeneca-este-mes-y-27-de-pfizer-en-marzo.html

Spain Health postpones to tomorrow deciding whether or not to administer the AstraZeneca vaccine to people over 65: The Ministry of Health has not yet decided whether or not it deviates from the majority line of the European Union, which would be to choose to recommend the vaccine developed by the University of Oxford and the pharmaceutical AstraZeneca only to those under 65 years of age. It is the decision that France, Germany, Poland, Austria, Sweden, Italy and the Netherlands have already taken. Oxford and AstraZeneca do not have public data on the efficacy of their vaccine in those over 65, because the trials were not done with a sufficient population sample. It is the reason why these European countries opt for this option, unlike the United Kingdom, which is administering it. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/health-postpones-to-tomorrow-deciding-whether-or-not-to-administer-the-astrazeneca-vaccine-to-people-over-65/

Switzerland REFUSES to approve AstraZeneca jab and says ‘new studies’ are needed after France, Germany and Sweden rejected it for over-65s: Switzerland has refused to approve the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine, with regulators raising concerns over insufficient test data and arguing ‘new studies’ are needed.
It comes after France, Sweden and Germany advised against administering the jab to those over 65 and Emmanuel Macron claimed it was ‘almost ineffective’ for the age bracket.
That is despite Oxford data published this week suggesting the jab is 76 per cent effective after just one dose, and may also prevent 67 per cent of infection. Full article: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9219909/Switzerland-REFUSES-approve-AstraZeneca-jab-says-new-studies-needed.html

Poland limits AstraZeneca vaccine to people aged 18-60: Poland will use the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine only for people aged 18-60, the Polish prime minister’s top aide Michal Dworczyk said on Tuesday, following a recommendation from the country’s medical council. Source: https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-poland-astrazeneca-idUSW8N2ID009

Restrictions For 14 Days In Andalucia’s High-Rate Municipalities:
The president of the Andalucian Community, Juanma Moreno, has insisted that all communities subject to closure orders due to their high rate of cumulative incidences will remain restricted for a total of 14 days, regardless if their numbers drop. His announcement comes after an appeal from Malaga City that restrictions be lifted after the capital once again dipped below 1,000 Covid cases per 100,000 inhabitants. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/02/03/restrictions-for-14-days-in-andalucias-high-rate-municipalities/

“The situation is serious” warns the Mayor of Velez-Malaga and he urged “extreme responsibility”: The municipality continues to exceed 1,000 infections per 100,000 inhabitants and non-essential activities are currently prohibited until February 16.
Perimeter closures have also been enforced in Velez-Malaga.
Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/02/03/the-situation-is-serious-warns-town-mayor-and-urges-extreme-responsibility/

Salobreña Reopens its Borders as Covid Figures Fall: Mayor Rufino said: “This reopening does not mean that we can let our guard down.”
Salobreña’s figures currently stand at 431.6 per 100,000 inhabitants, but cases could easily rise to more than 500 per 100,000 people once again, forcing the town to close its borders for another two weeks.
Seven other municipalities will also drop their border controls after Covid levels dropped, inlcuding Campotejar, Dilar, Durcal, Juviles, Salar, Turon and Velez de Benaudalla.
Sources: https://www.mapacovid.es/ AND https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/02/02/salobrena-reopens-its-borders-as-covid-figures-fall/

Spain to use big data to track if high earners are lying about residency: The Spanish government’s latest bulletin describes how its tax and tariffs plan for 2021 will have as one of its priorities reinforcing the tracking of these wealthy individuals who should be paying taxes in Spain.
Tax authorities will use a number of software programmes that collect big data and can ascertain whether a person spends more than 183 days a year in Spain, based on where they sign into their social media accounts, where they go to the doctor, where they use their credit cards and other data available to them.
Spain’s Hacienda agency will also factor in where the main base of the taxpayer’s earnings is and check the activity of their direct family relatives.
A number of Spanish celebrities, from former tennis player Arantxa Sánchez Vicario to opera singer Montserrat Caballé, are known to have moved their fiscal residence and fortunes to Andorra. It is not illegal to take up residency in the Pyrenean microstate, but the ease with which high earners have up until now been able to live there on paper whilst actually residing in Spain has spurred the government to up its game. Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20210203/spain-to-track-high-earners-to-check-if-theyre-lying-about-residency

Google’s Chrome & Microsoft’s Edge Browsers Hacked Again- 28 Extensions Caught Hijacking Google Search Results for Millions:
New details have emerged about a vast network of rogue extensions for Chrome and Edge browsers that were found to hijack clicks to links in search results pages to arbitrary URLs, including phishing sites and ads.
The 28 extensions in question, including Video Downloader for Facebook, Vimeo Video Downloader, Instagram Story Downloader, VK Unblock, made use of a sneaky trick to mask its true purpose. This JavaScript malware amassed birth dates, email addresses, geolocation, and device activity, with a specific focus on collecting the data from Google.
All the backdoored browser add-ons have been taken down by Google and Microsoft as of December 18, 2020, to prevent more users from downloading them from the official stores.
If you have any of the extensions listed in the pic below, you should uninstall them immediately, click to enlarge pic. Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2021/02/over-dozen-chrome-extensions-caught.html

Copa del Rey News: Barca, down 2-0 at the 88 min mark, comes back in overtime to beat Granada 5-3. Full article: https://www.espn.com/soccer/report?gameId=593752

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Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
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UK Coronavirus:
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DigameXtra No. 1860 Wednesday, Feb. 3rd, 2021

On February 3, 2021February 2, 2021 By Naythan

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For the official Andalucia Covid rules effective 00:01 Sunday, Jan. 17th, see the News and COVID Info Reference in the News Section of this issue of DigameXtra https://digamextra.com/2021/01/17/digamextra-no-1843-sunday-jan-17th-2021/

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Copa del Rey- Andalusians Granada and Catalans Barcelona dispute the football quarterfinals today (Wednesday) at 9pm: The draw was made on Friday at the Royal Spanish Football Federation headquarters and Granada were the first team out the hat. Barça came second and, therefore, will have to travel to the Estadio Nuevo Los Cármenes for the game.
Full draw:
-Granada CF vs FC Barcelona, at the Nuevo los Cármenes
-Real Betis vs Athletic Club, at the Benito Villamarín
-Levante vs Villarreal, at the Ciutat de València
-Almería vs Sevilla FC, at the Estadio Juegos del Mediterráneo
Full article: https://www.sport.es/en/news/barca/barca-to-travel-to-granada-for-copa-del-rey-quarterfinal-tie-next-week-11484855

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For Sale, 3 items:
-3 drawer shoe cupboard, surplus to needs. In excellent condition. Height 127 x 87W x 25 cms. Look super painted as natural untreated solid pine €15.
-2 pairs of ankle boots brand new from USA. Ordered their size 5 (36) instead of 38, UK 5. Selling at third of price paid, €15 each.
For further information contact Sandra, Velez Malaga, 619471301 or email sandra.hendey@gmail.com

For Sale: Walkie Talkies. I have 8 x Walkie Talkies for sale with rechargers for rechargeable batteries (not included) also uses non rechargeable AA batteries. Featured on YouTube. Great for a large yard, football pitch or large store or bar!
Model: Cobra Micro Talk 200 (8 channel)
LCD display. Call Alert. ‘Roger’beep. Battery/power saver. Auto squelch. Battery low indicator. Independent battery charger.
Range: approx. 1 kilometre to 5 kilometres depending on terrain. Belt clip. No licence required
Price : €80 (ie: €10 each)
Tele/WhatsApp Les on 691934626 or
email: lesliestevenson @ btinternet .com (Nerja) PHOTO:Cobrafrs.com

For Sale: Small gas fire, radiant type, 50cm. high/30cm. wide, good working order, included 2 gas cylinders, one part full so fire can be seen working. Competa area or I could bring to e.g. Torrox Costa. €30. Call Steve, 952115179 or 692336491 for Whatsapp.

For Sale: Kymco quad bike 150cc. Year 2004. 4 new tyres. Full service 6 months ago. ITV dec21. Excellent working condition. Box on back not included. 1,400euros, Buyer to do transfer. Located Torrox park
Contact Andy 00447895751550

Wanted: Outside, weatherproof Keter-type cupboard; the one I have is badly deteriorated and needs replacing.
Mine is 870H x 700W x 400mm but will consider different sizes depending on space. I’m in Nerja but will travel if your town / village is accessible.
Contact Jim – jimrsvr@hotmail.com

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Opticians: As far as I am aware there is only one optician in Torrox municipality Optica Salto, and I realise that I have never heard anything about them, good or bad. Can anybody fill me in on this? In particular, do they speak good English?
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The BOJA publishes the new municipalities with perimeter closures in Andalusia from Wednesday 3 February: {Translated from https://sevilla.abc.es} Updated: 02/02/2021 18:57
-The Junta de Andalucía has published the extraordinary BOJA with the new list of municipalities that will close their perimeter from Wednesday 3 February after exceeding the barrier of 500 cases of Covid-19 per 100,000 inhabitants.
-In this way, the Andalusian Government will extend the perimeter closure to 541 municipalities in the community with an incidence rate of the coronavirus higher than 500 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days, including the eight provincial capitals, according to the order published on Tuesday.
-For 302 of these 541 municipalities, the Junta will also order the closure of all non-essential activities for exceeding 1,000 Covid-19 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days. The perimeter closure currently affects 541 Andalusian municipalities and the prohibition of all non-essential activity in 272, but the evolution of the coronavirus in Andalusia is rapidly adding new additions to this list of restrictions.
The Official Gazette of the Andalusian Regional Government published on Tuesday 2 February contains the complete list of municipalities that will adopt these special restriction measures from 00.00 hours on Wednesday 3 February.
Thus, the new towns that are confined perimeter are:
-Almería: Berja, Senés
-Cádiz: Barbate, Puerto de Santa María (El), Puerto Serrano
-Córdoba: Aguilar de la Frontera, Bujalance, Pedro Abad, Priego de Córdoba, Puente Genil
-Granada: Aldeire, Beas de Guadix, Dehesas Viejas, Galera, Güevéjar, Morelábor, Torrenueva Costa
-Huelva: Almonaster la Real, Almonte, Chucena, Jabugo, Lucena del Puerto, Niebla, Paterna del Campo, Valverde del Camino
-Jaén: Andújar, Cambil, Chilluévar, Pozo Alcón, Santa Elena
-Málaga: Benaoján, Cómpeta, Gaucín, Guaro, Jubrique
-Sevilla: Badolatosa, Campana (La), Coripe, Coronil (El), Guadalcanal, Marchena, Martín de la Jara, Montellano, Navas de la Concepción (Las), Palomares del Río, Paradas, Pilas, Rubio (El),
Villamanrique de la Condesa, Villanueva del Río y Minas
-These restriction measures in Andalusia are due to the epidemiological situation in the region. The community has 3,795 new cases of coronavirus in 24 hours, less than on Monday (4,286) and about a thousand less than last Tuesday (4,751), according to data from the Andalusian Institute of Cartography and Statistics (IECA), which counts 105 deaths, a new pandemic record after beating the previous record of 95 on 10 November.
-Of the 107 deaths recorded, Almeria is the province with the most deaths with 26, followed by Malaga with 18, Jaen with 15, Cadiz with 14, Granada and Seville with 13 each, Cordoba with ten and Huelva with only two.
-Andalusia has 3,795 cases after 4,286 on Monday, 7,892 on Sunday, 7,899 on Saturday – the pandemic record – and 7,759 on Friday. On Thursday there were fewer, 3,676, on Wednesday 6,626 and last Tuesday 4,751.
-The province of Malaga is the highest with 912, followed by Cadiz with 728, Seville with 705, Almeria with 568, Cordoba with 353, Huelva with 205, Jaen with 180 and Granada with 144.
Source, Spanish, with the full BOJA posted: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-medidas-coronavirus-andalucia-boja-publica-nuevos-municipios-cierre-perimetral-andalucia-desde-miercoles-3-febrero-202102021833_noticia.html

Andalucía records its worst daily death toll of the entire pandemic:
It is a black day for Andalucía this Tuesday, 2 February. The region has recorded the highest number of deaths in a 24-hour period during the entire coronavirus pandemic. The 106 deaths registered today exceed the 95 on 10 November. Almeria is the province with the most deaths with 26, followed by Malaga with 18, Jaén (15), Cadiz with 14, Granada and Seville with 13 each, Cordoba with ten and Huelva with two. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202102/02/number-covid-deaths-hours-20210202151027.html

Andalucía studies mass vaccination plan for people over 80 in stadiums or conference centres: The regional government also proposes that mobile units take the vaccination roll-out for the elderly to rural areas and people with mobility problems be vaccinated in their homes. The Andalusian health system has the capacity to inject up to 350,000 doses of the vaccine weekly if that amount arrives, but this Monday only 85,850 vaccines arrived in the region. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202102/02/andalucia-studies-mass-vaccination-20210202125244.html

How are delays in vaccine deliveries really affecting Spain’s campaign?: At the current rate, it would take years to vaccinate the entire population of Spain against Covid-19. This assertion, which is being touted by a number of political leaders in the country, is true. But it doesn’t provide any information that we haven’t already known for more than a month now. Barring a few deviations from the plan, this was the expected speed for the early stage of the campaign.
By this last week, 1,837,700 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines were due to have arrived, which is 68,645 more than were received. That’s to say, there was a 3.8% shortfall. The majority of the vaccines that are being administered in this phase are from Pfizer; just 35,700 of the total are from Moderna.
Full article: https://english.elpais.com/society/2021-02-01/how-are-delays-in-vaccine-deliveries-really-affecting-spains-campaign.html

COVID- England and Wales record second highest weekly coronavirus deaths since pandemic began: Deaths involving COVID-19 accounted for 45.1% of all deaths in England and Wales in the week to 22 January. There were more than 8,400 deaths linked to coronavirus in the third week of January – the second highest weekly number recorded during the pandemic, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Latest figures show that, in the week ending 22 January, there were a total of 18,676 deaths registered in England and Wales. Of these, 8,422 mentioned COVID-19, which was an increase of 1,177 deaths compared with the week before and exceeded only by the week ending 24 April 2020. Full article: https://news.sky.com/story/covid-19-england-and-wales-record-second-highest-weekly-coronavirus-deaths-since-pandemic-began-12206323

UK’s record-breaking fundraiser, ‘hero’ Captain Tom Moore, dies aged 100: Britain’s Captain Tom Moore, the World War Two veteran who lifted a nation’s spirits by raising millions of pounds for health service workers battling the coronavirus, died on Tuesday aged 100 after he contracted COVID-19. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-britain-captaintom/uks-record-breaking-fundraiser-hero-captain-tom-moore-dies-aged-100-idUSKBN2A216E?il=0

Questions and answers about the new maternity supplement of pensions of 378 euros per year per child: The Government has approved this Tuesday the new maternity pension supplement, of a fixed amount of 378 euros per year per child. Its objective is to reduce the gender gap in the benefits received by men and women, which now stands at 30% on average. The approved mechanism substantially modifies the maternity supplement in force so far, approved by the Government of Rajoy and that the European justice considered that discriminated against men. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/questions-and-answers-about-the-new-maternity-supplement-of-pensions-of-378-euros-per-year-per-child/

Government approves 9-month moratoriums for mortgages, loans and tourism and transportation: The Council of Ministers approved this Tuesday to extend the coverage of mortgage and consumer loan defaults to nine months for vulnerable people, the self-employed and companies in the tourism and transport sectors, while it has extended until March 30 the deadline to request such postponements.
As reported by the Government spokesman, María Jesús Montero, after the meeting of the Council of Ministers, these measures complement the rest of the initiatives already approved to alleviate the effects of the coronavirus.
The moratorium on mortgage loans may be requested by those who pay fees for their habitual residence or for a place where their business is being developed, as well as for a rental home that has ceased to receive the rents of the tenant during the state of alarm.
The moratorium will also apply to vulnerable people who are facing consumer loans or any other type of financing with periodic installments. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/the-government-approves-9-month-moratoriums-for-mortgages-loans-and-tourism-and-transportation/

Rugby News, Six Nations- Green light for France after quarantine rules clarification: France will take part in the Guinness Six Nations as scheduled after sports minister Roxana Maracineanu announced the easing of quarantine rules for participating teams. Scotland are due to play at the Stade de France on February 28. PHOTO:Ross Parker/SNS. Full article: https://www.scotsman.com/sport/rugby-union/six-nations-green-light-france-after-quarantine-rules-clarification-3121798

Groundhog Day- Did the Groundhog See His Shadow 2021?: Punxsutawney Phil the Groundhog has seen his shadow and predicted that we will see six more weeks of winter.
February 2 is recognized as Groundhog Day, and in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, the borough hosts a celebration featuring Punxsutawney Phil the Groundhog, who predicts whether we will see an early spring or an extended winter.
Based on tradition, the groundhog—billed as “the Seer of Seers, the Prognosticator of all Prognosticators”—predicts another six weeks of winter if he sees his shadow behind him. Two scrolls are prepared beforehand, one predicting a long winter and the other predicting an early spring. Full article:
https://www.newsweek.com/punxsutawney-phil-groundhog-predicts-six-more-weeks-winter-1566112

Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos to Step Down as CEO: Amazon.com Inc. Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bezos will step down from his post in the third quarter of 2021 and be replaced by Andy Jassy, the head of the company’s cloud computing unit. Bezos, the company’s driving force since its founding, will become executive chairman, Amazon said Tuesday in a statement.
Bezos isn’t going far, much the way Bill Gates remained chairman of Microsoft Corp. after ceding the CEO role. PHOTO:Bloomberg. Full article: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/amazon-founder-jeff-bezos-to-step-down-as-ceo/ar-BB1dkhJP

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For the latest COVID-19 statistics visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

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