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-Summer schedule. No Sunday issues in the Summer. The last Sunday issue before the Summer break will be April 8th. Sunday issues will resume October 18th. Church listings normally posted on Sunday will be moved back to Fridays.

CORONA 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. http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202003/13/hotline-those-suspect-they-20200313114414-v.html

Please note that info and details are constantly changing. All info, to the best of my ability, is accurate as of publication, but please confirm any info critical to your situation! I am monitoring the media and adding fresh updates until 3AM before publishing new issues to include all the latest updates. That should provide readers with the latest info first thing each morning. -Ed.

NOTICE! : Most events are cancelled or postponed due to the pandemic. All stores besides food markets and pharmacies are closed. (Food delivery services may be possible, but confirm it). Confirm any business you intend to visit remains open. Business and Services posts in DigameXtra do not indicate the business is open during the lockdown unless they specifically mention they are remaining open. This situation changes hourly so call before going anywhere, other than businesses specifically exempted from the shutdowns during the alarm period -Ed.

When you need reliable info consult The Citizens Advice Bureau Spain at https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/…or the website or Facebook page of your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento).

DigameXtra News Alert: While it still needs approval, which seems likely, the State of Alarm is about to be extended another 15 days, until 11 April. Extended lockdown UPDATE: Spanish Congress will vote on the decision on March 25.

All current Sponsors have received 15 day extensions to their Sponsorship expiration dates to compensate for the down time we are experiencing. -Ed.

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NOTICE! : Most services are closed due to the pandemic. Please confirm services are not cancelled to avoid disappointment. -Ed.

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; and,
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
For free consultation and estimate contact us on 622 938 440 Scott/Arenas
or email: scottparkwilson AT yahoo DOT co DOT uk ; Our contact is also in the DigameXtra Sponsor’s Section everyday. Home Page and FB-Link

DoctorLaptop’s Tips #80 24Mar20 + Repair Info:
-I suggest everyone using Windows make a System Restore Point now. If you run into computer problems during the lockdown it may allow you to recover and continue using your computer. Apple Users should do a System Backup for the same reason. Linux users should also do a System Backup (if this is your 1st time running a Linux backup, do not check the “encrypt the backup”box, it just adds another possible problem to the situation).
-Internet providers and content providers have slowed down their servers to compensate for all the people online. If you are having new buffering problems in Windows while watching online content, try this.
Open Control Panel, open System, Click on Advanced System Settings. Be sure you are in the Advanced tab, then click Settings in the Performance box. Make sure you are in the Visual Effects tab, then change the setting to “Adjust For Best Performance”. Then click Apply, then click OK. Now restart. Your streaming videos may play better now. Some text may appear slightly less clear now, that’s a trade off you’ll need to consider. It’s easy enough to change back to the original settings when you are done watching videos.

-If anyone has a laptop that needs extensive work, like a full refurb or a “dual boot” Windows&Linux setup, and you don’t need it back before the lockdown ends, you can mail me the unit. For newer units it may be wise to insure the package. Email me for mailing address. Be sure to pack it properly and include a note with your computer login password/PIN, name&address&phone number, and email address (not the password for email), as well as the work you want done.
DoctorLaptop, Torrox Costa, Tel 675 993 069, doctorlaptop@protonmail.com.
Include the make, “full model number” (found on bottom or in battery compartment) or Serial Number and version of your operating system when emailing for support.

Prayer Requests: Due to the current situation, none of us can get to a church, so we have created a dedicated prayer team who are happy to give their time to pray for you and your friends or family, whatever your prayer need, finding peace of mind provides a foundation of strength to face any situation.
Your request is a sacred trust and is kept confidential.
Prayer changes everything, take a step today and ask God to step in.
Submit a prayer request today and a team of people will commit to pray with you.
Prayer Request: ftk.prayer.request@gmail.com
Facebook: https://fb.me/FOJCTK
Free App: https://www.bible.com/app

Food Delivery Services That Are Open

If you know for certain a restaurant is still delivering (none should be offering take-away at this point), have them send in the details including Name of Restaurant, Location, Phone Number, Hours and a photo of their menu (optional). Unfortunately I have received some inaccurate info from well meaning 3rd parties which has caused problems. So now these businesses must submit their own posts, although I will in this case allow them to post even if they are not subscribers. -Ed.

Bar Atila Home Delivery Service- Puente don Manuel:
630 393 290 or WhatsApp
Friday to Monday 1.00pm until 7.00pm
All meals must be pre-ordered.
Please make your order from our menu.
We are fully licensed for Home Deliveries.
Sorry Payments in cash only.
Thank you for your understanding and please keep safe.
https://www.facebook.com/baratilapuentedonmanuel/
Contact Frank at Bar Atila for a home delivery
630 393 290 (WhatsApp)
Puente don Manuel

Restaurante NuevaTahona- Frigiliana: Delivering food daily 6 to 10pm. Delivery area approx 5Km from Plaza de las Tres Culturas 6, 29788 Frigiliana. DELIVERY ONLY.
+34 951 080 150
+34 651 361 514
(Thanks to Andrew C. for this info. -Ed.)

Businesses and sellers of big ticket items, please consider becoming a DigameXtra Sponsor to help pay our production expenses and WordPress server bill. Email for details. You can join the Sponsor list and get extra posting privileges. Donations from individuals graciously accepted. This will not have any effect on the vast majority of readers, but will encourage those making serious money from posting here to shoulder some of the costs. Thank you.

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Recommendations & Requests

Regarding EARN IT Internet Privacy Article: I just want to comment on the EARN IT article that was included in the DigameXtra issue of Monday the 23rd March.
How frightening this, (EARN IT), is! Big Brother and 1984 finally catch up with us.
No encryption for any message sent over the Internet to allow the U.S. government to scan and spy on everyone. This would leave all of us open to criminal elements. (Very worrying).
I worry that legislation of this kind will be slipped through on the quiet during the unprecedented Corvid-19 crisis that the world is suffering at present.
(Keep safe everyone in DigameXtra land).
Thank you, Naythan, for keeping us informed.
Regards, Keith, (keithrocksue AT gmail DOT com) Torre del Mar

Our 8 PM greeting to all the services who look after so well. Dorothy Allen. Nerja. dorothyallenpl @ gmail . com

News & Articles

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For the latest pandemic info visit:
World- https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
Spain- https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/spain/

World Coronavirus Cases: According to the latest Worldometer statistics (at 00.30 GMT today), 378,741 people have been diagnosed with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) around the world to date. Of that total, 260,634 are currently infected, of which 12,238 (5%) are in critical condition. Out of the remaining 118,107 cases, 101,608 have recovered, however, 16,449 resulted in death from the disease.

Spain Cases: Last updated: Tuesday March 24, 2020, 02:33 GMT. Spain registered 6,368 more cases and 539 new deaths in the last 24 hours, totalling 35,136 cases. Total deaths so far 2,311.

Malaga province has 520 coronavirus cases but rise has slowed down in last few days (23 March 2020 @ 15:07): According to figures released on Monday afternoon by the regional Health authority, confirmed cases of infection had reached 520, 15 more in 24 hours. This figure is down from the 60 and 63 new cases registered on the previous two days respectively. One new death in the province was reported on Sunday, a 65-year-old man, taking the official total up to 21. However SUR learned of three more deaths on Sunday, taking the total to at least 24. No further deaths were reported in Malaga on Monday.
Of the 520 patients in Malaga province, according to the official figures, 192 are in hospital and 307 are being monitored at home.
Drive-through testing has begun. On Sunday the Junta de Andalucía began drive-through Covid-19 tests for health workers, care home employees, members of the security forces and other key workers. These are available in Malaga, Almeria, Cadiz (Campo de Gibraltar and Jerez), Cordoba, Granada, Huelva, Jaén, and Seville (city, Aljarafe and Osuna) by prior appointment only. These tests provide a result 24 to 48 hours. Appointments can be made through employers. Meanwhile the Madrid government has promised that rapid testing kits that give a result in 15 minutes will be made available over the next few days.
Source: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202003/23/more-than-coronavirus-cases-20200323103813.html

Coronavirus patients spotted lying on floor at overrun Madrid hospital: Chilling scenes have emerged from hospitals in Madrid, Spain, that have been overrun by coronavirus patients — showing some sprawled out over the floor. Several patients have spent as many as three days sitting in the ER waiting room to await beds that only become available when those admitted either die or recover and are sent home. Source & Video: https://nypost.com/2020/03/23/coronavirus-patients-spotted-lying-on-floor-at-overrun-madrid-hospital/

UK THREE WEEK HOUSE ARREST- Boris orders coronavirus-hit Brits to stay home unless they have one of four reasons – or be FINED: Anyone who flouts the new crackdown will face fines of up to £1,000 or even arrest when cops are given emergency powers.
The draconian measures which will change every aspect of Brits’ lives included:
-All gatherings of more than two people in public were forbidden – meaning a ban on all social events, including weddings and baptisms.
-Tens of thousands of non-essential shops were ordered to close.
-Communal play and exercise areas inside parks will also be shut down, but not parks themselves.
-Places of worship such as churches and mosques must also shut, except to host for funerals
-Travel on roads, trains and buses was also banned, unless it’s essential to get to work.
-We will look again in three weeks, and relax them if the evidence shows we are able to.
Source: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/11238253/boris-johnson-coronavirus-lockdown-fines/

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You will then be offered a choice of information on the different issues.
The service also offers the option of speaking to an operator for those requiring further information or with a specific query not dealt with by the automated options. Source: https://www.thelocal.es/20200218/spain-launches-dedicated-brexit-hotline

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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

Local News in English, The Sur: http://www.surinenglish.com/
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DigameXtra No. 1580 Monday, March 23nd 2020

On March 23, 2020 By Naythan

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The content of this blog site comes from its subscribers/followers but is subject to editing and posting at the Editor’s discretion. The Editor is Naythan.

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Announcements

When you need reliable info consult The Citizens Advice Bureau Spain at https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/…or the website or Facebook page of your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento).

DigameXtra News Alert: While it still needs approval, which seems likely, the State of Alarm is about to be extended another 15 days, until 12 April.

From El Pais: Sunday 22 Mar 2020 – 11:52CET
Spanish government to extend state of alarm for 15 days.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez made the decision after warning Spaniards that the number of coronavirus cases was set to rise in the coming days. https://english.elpais.com/politics/2020-03-22/spanish-government-to-extend-state-of-alarm-for-15-days.html

From Euroweeklynews.com: Sunday 22 March 2020 @ 14:40
President of Spain’s government, Pedro Sanchez, extends State of Emergency as Coronavirus continues to grip the World.
Pedro Sanchez, president of the Spanish government, advised the presidents of Spain’s autonomous regions in a video conference call that he was extending the State of Emergency until April 12. https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/03/22/president-of-spains-government-pedro-sanchez-extend-state-of-alarm-as-coronavirus-continues-to-grip-the-world/

What’s On

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Car boot sale cancelled: Restaurante El Pantano, Lake La Vinuela, km 30 on the A356 towards Colmenar.
Due to the outbreak of coronavirus and the measures the Spanish Government are taking will you please note that our carboot which was to be held on 5th April is now cancelled. As very little will be known whether lockdown continues after the 12th April, stallholders and public wishing to attend May’s market are asked to telephone me on 619 471 301 later in April for an update.
Naythan, thank you so very much for all the information re the virus you are giving your readers which is so appreciated. Also for giving the update on the virus in the Andalusian region as the Spanish 24 hour news channel does not break it down into regions so it is hard to establish how affected we are here.
Sandra, Vinuela, 619 471 301

Services Wanted/Offered

NOTICE! : Most services are closed due to the pandemic. Please confirm services are not cancelled to avoid disappointment. -Ed.

Malagalingo Language School: Free meeting online for everyone!! You are not alone, join us!!!
We are going to contact in a group to chat for a while and stay in touch.
Every Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays at 13:00 p.m through the online tool Zoom in a group.
If you are interested in spending keep in touch, contact us to join:
MALAGALINGO
Facebook: malagalingo
Tel./Whats: + (34) 650 479 493
malagalingo@gmail.com

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 leveling
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

English Nurse Team: During these difficult times we can support you at home if your regular carer is unable to. 951 55 05 81 and 692 41 95 48

British Lawyer: I am a British lawyer who is resident here. I ONLY handle UK legal issues. I am a family law specialist mainly handling the division of assets upon a couple splitting up, whether married or cohabitation. I can handle those who live here but wish to get divorced through the UK courts.
I also handle landlord & tenant issues. So if you have a property in the UK and are having problems with your tenant then I can help you. I work predominantly online but I have solicitors and barristers that work for me when required for UK court appearances. I also draft UK Wills and handle contested Wills matters. My fully functional law office is local and in the case of our lock down I am happy to have consultations via Skype or Whatsapp. Please contact: enquiries.atkinsonmorley@gmail.com or 07981 810061 (Mark – Riogordo)

Food Delivery Services That Are Open

If you know for certain a restaurant is still delivering (none should be offering take-away at this point), have them send in the details including Name of Restaurant, Location, Phone Number, Hours and a photo of their menu (optional). Unfortunately I have received some inaccurate info from well meaning 3rd parties which has caused problems. So now these businesses must submit their own posts, although I will in this case allow them to post even if they are not subscribers. -Ed.

Businesses and sellers of big ticket items, please consider becoming a DigameXtra Sponsor to help pay our production expenses and WordPress server bill. Email for details. You can join the Sponsor list and get extra posting privileges. Donations from individuals graciously accepted. This will not have any effect on the vast majority of readers, but will encourage those making serious money from posting here to shoulder some of the costs. Thank you.

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale: Great deals from The Nerja Household Center
We are not open so you are unable to collect delivery possible but not until government gives all clear ( subject to location). To purchase any of the above at the special price we ask for payment by bank transfer or paypal.
-Lovely upcycled table with 2 pedestal table legs with extension. 2 carvers & 4 matching chairs new seat covers. Length 148cms Depth 92cms Height 73cms ( without extension 2 extra chairs not in photo ) Price 375€
-Ikea modern sofa. Measurements Width 178cms Depth 85cms Price 160€
-Orthopedic electric chair with up and tilt forward action all covers freshly washed small repair on arm of chair. It has a safety device will not operate if brake is not applied. Back comes off for easy transportation. Price 175€
Contact Jackie/Nerja 672160429
info at nerjahouseholdcentre dot com

Recommendations & Requests

(Note, I have no way to confirm this one. -Ed.)
Open: For those who are missing rummaging through the Chinese bazaars the old Gran Euro opposite Plaza Cantarero on San Miguel, Nerja, is still open! It turned into a supermarket with food and booze so it’s covered. Ideal if you’re doing diy jobs during lockdown and need something. Cheers, Andy, Frigiliana, andyjchapman 09 @ gmail . com (no spaces)

Info Request: There are a few things I am not sure about in these feelbad times.
If you should need an electrician or a plumber urgently, what are you supposed to do? Or if you wanted to take your computer to Naythan? Friends were in this situation at the weekend, offices were shut and nobody would (or was allowed) to come out and help them.
I think I heard that the buses were for workers only, is that correct? There is nobody on them. And what about taxis, are they grounded? If this goes on much longer I may need to get to Torrox Costa, my husband cannot give me a lift (2 people in a car). Could I take a taxi or not? (If you forward your replies to DigameXtra, please include a link to the source of the info. While well intentioned, anecdotal info is unreliable as circumstances change and enforcement varies. Print info from a gov’t agency is verifiable, more reliable and keeps me from being accused of spreading rumours. -Ed)
Carole Hart , El Morche , carolemhart @ yahoo . com

Thanks for Alert Update: A big thanks again to Naythan for todays Digamextra addendum with news of the “Lockdown” extension. Bang up-to-date as always.
JB Torrox Costa. jon108 AT hotmail dot co DOT uk

Renewing prescriptions: Hi Nathan, can I add my thanks to those of everyone else for all your help in these difficult times.
I have been trying all weekend to reach the health service line to renew our prescriptions with no success. I have heard a lot of Vivaldi’s four seasons while on hold and at other times just been told they are too busy to answer and cut off.
The spanish is very fast but Option 2 is a new appointment with your family doctor, option 3 is coronavirus reporting.
Option 1 said something about appointments and administrative so I tried that and was asked to enter my health card number and year of birth, then told in fast spanish something about ‘citas’ and cut off.
So I think holding is the right way, but, as I said, no-one is answering.
BTW I have a digital certificate so maximum online access and there is, as yet, no option to renew online.
Anyone being more successful than me?
margaret , benajarafe, ron_margaret at hotmail dot co dot uk

News & Articles

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For the latest pandemic info visit:
World- https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
Spain- https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/spain/

Latest Statistics On Coronavirus For Spain

World Coronavirus Cases: Last updated: Monday, March 23, 2020, 02:37 GMT
Coronavirus Cases: 337,553
Deaths: 14,654
Recovered: 98,884
Active Cases: 224,015
Currently Infected Patients: 213,462 (95%) in Mild Condition ; 10,553 (5%) Serious or Critical
Closed Cases: 113,538 (Cases which had an outcome) with 98,884 (87%) Recovered / Discharged and 14,654 (13%) Deaths
Spain Coronavirus Cases: 28,768
Deaths: 1,772
Recovered: 2,575
Source: worldometers.info

Latest Statistics On Coronavirus For Malaga (Monday, 23 March 2020 @ 01:59) : Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases on the Costa Del Sol continue to rise, albeit at a ‘slightly’ lower rate, according to the latest statics from Spain’s Ministry of Health. -Malaga registered 21 new cases yesterday (Sunday), taking the new total to 505. Of these, 169 are hospitalised and 315 remain in quarantine at home. There was also one death, taking the city’s total coronavirus death toll to 23.
-Malaga continues to be the province with the most cases in the region, accounting for 29.3% of Andalusia’s total (1,725), followed by Granada (335), Sevilla (295), Córdoba (180), Jaén (171), Cádiz (134), Almería (58) and Huelva (47).
-On a positive note, Andalusia has registered fewer new COVID-19 cases for the second consecutive day, according to Spain’s Ministry of Health. Around 210 new cases were recorded on Sunday, compared to 228 on Saturday and 279 on Friday. However, it’s too early to talk of ‘the curve flattening’ yet, cautions Spain’s Ministry of Health, as once the rapid coronavirus detection tests arrive in the next few days, there is the possibility that we’ll see numbers go up again. https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/03/23/coronavirus-cases-in-spains-costa-del-sol-continue-to-surge-albeit-at-a-slightly-lower-rate/

UK Coronavirus death toll jumps to 281 after 48 deaths in just 24 hours (23 March 2020 @ 01:04): The UK’s death toll rose to 281 on Sunday after registering 48 deaths in just 24 hours. Of the 48 new deaths, 37 were in England, seven in Wales, three in Scotland and one in Northern Ireland.
According to statistics, the UK’s figures mirror the number of fatalities recorded in Italy just two weeks ago, on March 7th 2020. Scientists have predicted that Britain will follow Italy’s chilling trajectory if more is not done to reinforce social distancing. The number of people testing positive for COVID-19 also rose to 5,683 in the UK – 600 more than the day before. Source: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/03/23/uk-coronavirus-death-toll-jumps-to-281-after-48-deaths-in-just-24-hours/

Spain restricts entry into country for next 30 days from tonight: Spain has toughened border controls over the next 30 days, particularly at airports and seaports from midnight tonight, in a bid to combat the spread of the coronavirus. According to the Interior Ministry, entry into the country will now be restricted to residents of Spain, EU and those from Schengen member states with homes in Spain. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/03/22/breaking-news-spain-restricts-entry-into-country-for-next-30-days-from-tonight/

SOME GOOD NEWS- Spain’s Andalucia registers fewer COVID-19 cases for second consecutive day: Andalucia has registered fewer new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases for the second consecutive day, according to Spain’s Ministry of Health.
Around 210 new coronavirus cases have been recorded today, compared to 228 yesterday (Saturday) and 279 on Friday. If the number of new cases continues to drop, then we will be on the way to flattening the curve, according to the health authorities. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/03/22/some-good-news-spains-andalusia-registers-fewer-covid-19-cases-for-second-consecutive-day/

Marbella Blocked By Guardia Civil: At 3pm Sunday three Guardia Civil cars and several police officers blocking the entrance to Marbella. The sign above the road says ‘Prohibido Viajes No Justificados’ which means ‘unjustified travel is prohibited’. Source and Photo Credit: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/03/22/entrance-to-marbella-blocked-by-spanish-guardia-civil-police-several-large-ships-spotted-in-waters-off-the-costa-del-sol/

Here is a disturbing document from The Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Modelling (SPI-M): SPI-M gives expert advice to the Department of Health and Social Care and wider UK government on scientific matters relating to the UK’s response to an influenza pandemic (or other emerging human infectious disease threats). The advice is based on infectious disease modelling and epidemiology. Pay attention to #4.(https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/scientific-pandemic-influenza-subgroup-on-modelling)
SPI-M-O: Consensus view on behavioural and social interventions
Date: 16th March 2020.
1. It was agreed that a combination of case isolation, household isolation and social
distancing of vulnerable groups is very unlikely to prevent critical care facilities being overwhelmed.
2. It was agreed that it is unclear whether or not the addition of general social distancing measures to case isolation, household isolation and social distancing of vulnerable groups would curtail the epidemic by reducing the reproduction number to less than 1.
3. It was agreed that the addition of both general social distancing and school closures to case isolation, household isolation and social distancing of vulnerable groups would be likely to control the epidemic when kept in place for a long period. SPI-M-O agreed that this strategy should be followed as soon as practical, at least in the first instance.
4. It was agreed that a policy of alternating between periods of more and less strict social distancing measures could plausibly be effective at keeping the number of critical care cases within capacity. These would need to be in place for at least most of a year. Under such as policy, at least half of the year would be spent under the stricter social distancing measures.
5. The triggers for measures to be enacted and lifted could be set at a level of UK nations and regions. The duration of control periods would be less important than the extent to which contacts are reduced. There would be a 2-3 week delay between measures being put into place and their impact being felt in ICU.
Source: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/873729/06-spi-m-o-consensus-view-on-behavioural-and-social-interventions.pdf

Why is the virus called “Novel Corona”? : The name is derived from the Latin word corona, meaning crown. Under electron microscopy, the virus appears crown-like due to small bulbar projections formed by the viral spike. This virus has been known only since last December. The family of the virus has been identified since the 1960s but this strain of the virus has been discovered for the first time in 2019, hence it is called the 2019 novel coronavirus. New subtypes or new viruses discovered are called novel. These may form as a result from mutation of already known viruses.
https://biographicsworld.com/why-novel-corona-virus-is-called-so/

From the “Never Let A Crisis Go To Waste” File:
Article by The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF).
The U.S. EARN IT Bill Is the Government’s Plan to Scan Every Message Online.
Imagine an Internet where the law required every message sent to be read by government-approved scanning software. Companies that handle such messages wouldn’t be allowed to securely encrypt them, or they’d lose legal protections that allow them to operate.
That’s what the Senate Judiciary Committee has proposed and hopes to pass into law. The so-called EARN IT bill will strip protections away from any website that doesn’t follow a list of “best practices,” meaning those sites can be sued into bankruptcy. The “best practices” list will be created by a government commission, headed by Attorney General Barr, who has made it very clear he would like to ban encryption, and guarantee law enforcement “legal access” to any digital message.
You can’t have an Internet where messages are screened en masse, and also have end-to-end encryption any more than you can create backdoors that can only be used by the good guys. The two are mutually exclusive. Concepts like “client-side scanning” aren’t a clever route around this; such scanning is just another way to break end-to-end encryption. Either the message remains private to everyone but its recipients, or it’s available to others.
Barr has made clear, over and over again, that breaking encryption is at the top of that wish list. Once it’s broken, regimes around the world will rejoice, as they gain the ability to add their own types of mandatory scanning, not just for child sexual abuse material but for self-expression that those governments want to suppress.
Full article at:
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2020/03/earn-it-bill-governments-not-so-secret-plan-scan-every-message-online

Facebook’s new design turns your PC into an enormous phone: Once you switch to the new Facebook layout, the first overwhelming impression is one of supreme embiggenment. The text sizes are larger, the elements are more widely spaced, and very little fits on the screen at once.
The Stories banner is, thankfully, less obnoxiously huge than it was on the old layout. That’s a matter of sheer necessity, unfortunately; it has to be smaller in order to fit even half of a post underneath it on the new scale of things. I was unable to find a single pair of posts on my timeline that would fit on one page under the new layout—and at least half of them were at least two pages tall, all by themselves.
The Messenger functionality is also diminished, with only a single chat visible at any one time. If you click another contact or group on your contacts list, your current chat disappears, to be replaced with the new one.
The Good
-Now with dark mode!
-The notifications list is much better pinned to the far right instead of occupying roughly the third-fifth from the left
-Switching to the new layout and back again is instantaneous and easy
-Within the new layout, switching dark mode on and off again is equally quick and easy
The Bad
-Only one post on the screen at a time. Or less—usually, less
-Only one message on the screen at a time—no matter how high your resolution
The Ugly
-Huge text is huge
-Wasted space is wasted
-The layout itself, basically
Full article: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/03/facebooks-new-design-turns-your-pc-into-an-enormous-phone/

Financials note: U.S. stock futures trigger “limit down” trading curbs in their first hour of trading Sunday night: Futures contracts on the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 fell by 5 percent, triggering downside limits. The Nasdaq was down by almost 5 percent.

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DigameXtra No. 1579 Sunday, March 22nd 2020

On March 22, 2020 By Naythan

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We Want to Say THANKS!: On Friday, March 13, my husband and I went to Malaga Airport to try to book a flight to the United States. We were helped at the IBERIA counter by VICTORIA. She booked a new ticket for us on Aer Lingus to leave Malaga Monday, March 16 to Dublin, and then on to the USA on Wednesday, March 18. All seemed to be OK.
However, on Sunday, we received a phone call from Victoria to tell us these flights had been cancelled. But, she was working on finding us another way to get home. She would call back soon with that information.
When she called back with our new ticket information, she had secured a reservation on Iberia leaving Wednesday, March 18 from Malaga via Madrid to JFK in New York. We were much relieved. Her attention to details, her calm and reassuring manner, and the arrangements she made for our comfort were extraordinary!!!!! We arrived home well taken care of throughout the entire trip. Our thanks to everyone along the way that took such good care of us. But, a special THANK YOU to Victoria for your compassion and understanding in helping us get home safely. You may have just been “doing your job” but you did it by going the extra mile for us!!! We are so very grateful.
If you know Victoria please make sure she gets this message. Jerry and Roberta Goldman, Nerja. Rabbina 2 @ aol dot com

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For the latest pandemic info visit:
World- https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
Spain- https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/spain/

Latest Statistics On Coronavirus For Spain (Last updated: Sunday 22 March 2020 @ 01:25): Spain has 25,496 total cases with 3,925 new cases. Total fatalities in Spain are 1,378 with 285 new deaths. 2,125 have recovered, thankfully.
Currently, there are 304,999 COVID-19 cases globally with 13,017 deaths and 94,798 recovered. https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/spain/

America has jumped to spot number three for reported infections, ahead of Spain:
https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/03/22/latest-coronavirus-statistics-from-spain-breaking-news-from-the-usa-posted-after-midnight-gmt/

Spain’s Andalusia registers 51 fewer COVID-19 cases Friday: Andalusia registered 51 fewer Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases Friday than the day before, according to the region’s health authority. Although it’s an encouraging sign, it’s still too early to tell if there’s a slowing down of the virus. The region currently accounts for 1,515 of Spain’s total COVID-19 cases, which hovers around 25,000. However, the number of fatalities due to the virus has increased by 10, now totalling 40 deaths to date in Andalusia. Approximately 53 people with the disease are also in critical condition and in intensive care. Source: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/03/21/spains-andalusia-registers-51-fewer-covid-19-cases-yesterday/

Number of Spain’s COVID-19 patients in intensive care shoot up 41% in last 24 hours, tripling in just 6 days: According to Spain’s latest statistics, the number of Coronavirus-infected patients needing intensive care has shot up by 41% in just 24 hours, and has tripled in just six days. Today there are around 471 more patients in intensive care, compared to yesterday – taking the total to 1,612, according to the Ministry of Health.
Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/03/21/number-of-spains-covid-19-patients-in-intensive-care-shoot-up-41-in-last-24-hours-tripling-in-just-6-days/

Spain PM’s grim warning: “Next week will be toughest & most damaging yet”: In his latest announcement to the nation, Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez warned that the worst of the coronavirus pandemic has yet to come. “The toughest and most damaging wave of this pandemic will arrive next week, which will test the capacity of our health services,” he stated. Surprisingly, he did not announce any additional restrictions to the ones already imposed by the State of Alarm. Source: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/03/22/spain-pms-grim-warning-next-week-will-be-toughest-most-damaging-yet/

Spain’s struggling self-employed can now access financial support of around 700 euros during lockdown: Spain’s self-employed who have been affected by the coronavirus crisis are now entitled to financial support of around 700 euros. They can also stop paying their social security contributions for the duration of the lockdown. According to Spain’s Ministry of Social Security, the self-employed who have had no choice but to stop all trading activity as a result of the country’s State of Alarm, and experiencing declines of 75% or more in their income, are eligible for this financial help. Approximately 18% of the country’s population are said to be self-employed. This much-needed financial support is a huge lifeline for many struggling self-employed people who are suffering huge losses as a result of the shutdown. (No info regarding how or where to apply was provided. -Ed.)
Source: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/03/21/spains-struggling-self-employed-can-now-access-financial-support-of-around-700-euros-during-lockdown/

The Ministry of Interior extends validity of driving licences in Spain, for 60 days: The validity of licences and permits which expire during Spain’s State of Alarm will be automatically extended for up to 60 days, including those for driving abroad.
The Ministry of Interior today announced the move, stating: “All driving licences and permits, as well as other administrative authorisations for driving, whose period of validity expires during the State of Alarm, will be automatically extended for the duration of the same and up to 60 calendar days after its end”.
The move has been prompted by the closure of the Traffic Headquarters for face-to-face procedures and the lack of the personnel to carry out the administrative side of things.
It also affects foreign driving licences valid for driving in Spain. The law establishes that these licences are valid for six months from the date of arrival in Spain and that, once this period has expired, foreign drivers must exchange their licence for a Spanish one.
However, the exception only affects licences that are due to expire during the State of Alarm, not those that have already expired. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/03/21/the-ministry-of-interior-extends-validity-of-driving-licences-in-spain-for-60-days/

British embassy updates travel advice for tourists in Spain (21 March 2020, 13:41): The British embassy in Madrid has recently updated its coronavirus crisis travel information aimed at tourists from the UK still in Spain. For full article and video visit: http://www.surinenglish.com/national/202003/21/british-embassy-updates-travel-20200321122708.html

Country music icon Kenny Rogers dies of natural causes aged 81 as family is planning private service amid COVID-19 pandemic: Full details at: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8137345/Country-music-icon-Kenny-Rogers-dies-aged-81.html

Despite Radiation Warnings from IEEE, Charity Refurbishes Wireless Fitness Trackers, Gives Them to Poor People: IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) isn’t the only one who has issued warnings about activity trackers. They have actually received a lot of bad press over the years for class action lawsuits, recalls, and other problems. There have been reports of them burning and shocking wearers as well as being highly inaccurate. Regardless, they remain very popular. Community leaders want emotionally unstable citizens to wear them so they can monitor them. Farmers strap them to their livestock. Parents buy them for their kids. And now Recycle Health is giving them to underserved populations to help them maintain their health and fitness.
Activist Post regularly reports about problems associated with activity trackers and other wireless wearables. In addition to health risks associated with radiation exposure, they have also been the subject of class action lawsuits and recalls due to privacy and security issues. They also add to the increasingly unsafe levels of e-Waste in landfills. Last but certainly not least – sometimes they catch fire or explode. Full article with lots of links to support this warning: https://www.activistpost.com/2020/03/despite-radiation-warnings-charity-refurbishes-wireless-fitness-trackers-gives-them-to-poor-people.html

Pandemic.news- New website by Mike Adams, The Health Ranger: For readers who are not satisfied with mainline news source info regarding the pandemic, here is another source. This new site has a conservative focus and some people will think it is promoting assorted “conspiricy theories”, however the Editor feels it may be useful to those who want to hear from more than just the controlled mainstream media. Please don’t bother emailing me if you don’t like the site, noone is forcing you to read it.
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DigameXtra No. 1578 Saturday, March 21st 2020

On March 21, 2020March 21, 2020 By Naythan

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I am seeing a lot of advice and supposed official info on Facebook pages without any source provided. Some of it is obviously inaccurate. If you can’t verify it, do not believe it! Just because a FB post has a fancy poster, that does not verify it’s accuracy. Well meaning people are failing to confirm info before posting it! These less computer-savvy persons may fall for deceptions, or not know how to verify info before passing it on. Be skeptical of all the undocumented info people are posting as I see loads of it! When you need reliable info consult The Citizens Advice Bureau Spain at https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/…or the website or Facebook page of your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento).

ON SALE NOW- May Charity Ball: The Caves Restaurant, Maro. Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM
AIC are partnering with the Royal British Legion to bring you this very special Charity Ball and is expected to attract over 100 guests to enjoy a canape reception, a fabulous dinner followed by great live entertainment provided by Ricky Lavazza. There will be a super Charity raffle during the evening with the proceeds being split between the AIC and the Royal British Legion.
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It is expected that the event will be sold out, so please book NOW to avoid being disappointed.
Please Note: As at early March, 60% of all tickets sold!!! FB Link

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Full 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 South Wales in 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.
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Latest Statistics On Coronavirus For Spain (Last updated: March 21, 2020, 02:41 GMT): The Spanish newspapers are falling behing in posting current numbers. For the latest info visit https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/spain/
The total number of coronavirus infections reported in Spain is 21,571, with 1,093 dead.

Hydroxychloroquine ( Suspected Possible Cure for Corona Virus ) Debate: Trump vs Fauci- President and doctor spar over unproven drug. In an extraordinary exchange, President Donald Trump and the government’s top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, publicly sparred Friday on whether (or not) a malaria drug would work to treat people with coronavirus disease, with the doctor emphasizing the possible side effects, especially neurologic complications. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Full story: https://apnews.com/432a37435f28015e8b45eeff710cd254

Low-cost airline Ryanair to stop practically all flights from next Tuesday:
http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202003/20/cost-airline-ryanair-stop-20200320095845-v.html

Spain orders closure of hotels: Spain has ordered all hotels in its territory to close to help stem the spread of coronavirus, under a new measure announced in the state official bulletin on Thursday.
Hotels in Spain, the number-two tourist destination in the world, will close immediately for seven days. The order to close includes all establishments that provide short term stays, including pensions, campsites and caravan parks.
However, long-stay accommodation can remain open, providing they have the necessary infrastructure for residents to abide by the conditions of total confinement currently in force in the country. Full story:
https://www.thelocal.es/20200320/spain-orders-all-hotels-to-close-due-to-coronavirus

Spain to roll out rapid Coronavirus test kits country-wide ‘in next few days’: The Spanish Health Minister Salvador Illa has announced this evening that rapid Coronavirus (COVID-19) tests kits will be rolled out across the whole of Spain in the next few days. In a press conference this evening, together with the Science Minister Pedro Duque, he confirmed that the rapid tests will be carried out on those with less severe symptoms, as soon as possible.
The tests will help to detect and confirm COVID-19 cases, particularly ‘hidden cases’ – people with mild symptoms. The Ministry of Heath will start by sending out the kits to the most affected regions first, followed by the rest.
https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/03/20/spain-to-roll-out-rapid-coronavirus-test-kits-country-wide-in-next-few-days/

More Changes to Spain’s State of Alarm- Mechanics May Keep Functioning but Without Opening to the Public: The order states, “as part of our aim to guarantee the adequate functioning of operations and the transport of merchandise, and to assure the necessary supply of products to the population…as declared in the Royal Decree, as of March 14, mechanics which are dedicated to the reparation and maintenance of motor vehicles, as well as establishments dedicated to the sale of accessories and parts, are allowed to open but without directly interacting and selling to the general public”. Full article at: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/03/20/more-changes-to-spains-state-of-alarm-mechanics-may-keep-functioning-but-without-opening-to-the-public/

Wall Street dives, ends worst week since 2008, as New York, California impose restrictions: Wall Street wrapped up its worst week since October 2008, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 sliding more than 4% on Friday.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI fell 913.21 points, or 4.55%, to 19,173.98, the S&P 500 .SPX lost 104.47 points, or 4.34%, to 2,304.92 and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC dropped 271.06 points, or 3.79%, to 6,879.52. Coronavirus fears have wiped off almost 32%, or roughly $9 trillion, from the value of the benchmark S&P index since its record closing high on Feb. 19.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-stocks/wall-street-dives-ends-worst-week-since-2008-as-new-york-california-impose-restrictions-idUSKBN21719W

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DigameXtra No. 1577 Friday, March 20th 2020 – Item Updated

On March 20, 2020March 20, 2020 By Naythan

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Update regarding The Town Frier – Puente Don Manuel: It is with regret that we have to inform you that our takeaway service is temporarily unavailable. We are currently working to resolve this issue and will keep you all updated. Thank you so much for the overwhelming support you have shown us so far. The Town Frier – Puente Don Manuel: ~~Our takeaway only service.~~ ~~It´s available Tuesday to Friday from 12:00pm until 6:00pm during the lockdown period.~~
~~Please see our menu below. Choose your meals and order them by whatsapp. We´ll let you know what time to collect your food. It´s as simple as that.~~ WhatsApp- 608 531 601 FB Link

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Nerja 952 524 519
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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. 1577 Friday, March 20th 2020

On March 20, 2020March 20, 2020 By Naythan

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https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/spain/

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NOTICE! : Many events are being cancelled or postponed due to the pandemic. Please confirm events are not cancelled before you go to avoid disappointment. -Ed.

Important Editor’s Note: Musician friends in Malaga City have pointed out some local based Facebook pages promoting online concerts and benefits for musicians may be total fakes, or listing acts that are not in fact confirmed. Some of these pages have already set up GoFundMe pages requesting donations before they even have any events scheduled. These suspect pages are not clear as to how the funds will be distributed. While they may be legit I advise you to do your due dilagence and investigate before sending them money.
I am also seeing a lot of advice and supposed official info on Facebook pages without any source provided. Some of it is obviously inaccurate. If you can’t verify it, do not believe it! Just because a FB post has a fancy poster, that does not verify it’s accuracy. Well meaning people are failing to confirm info before posting it! These less computer-savvy persons may fall for deceptions, or not know how to verify info before passing it on. Be skeptical of all the undocumented info people are posting as I see loads of it! When you need reliable info consult The Citizens Advice Bureau Spain at https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/

Today is Spring Equinox 2020: The Earliest First Day of Spring in 124 Years. The first day of spring will occur on Friday morning in Spain (Friday, Mar 20 4:49 am CET), which is marked by the arrival of the Vernal (Spring) Equinox.
If this seems early to you, you’re right! In fact, this is the earliest the Vernal (Spring) Equinox has occurred in 124 years.
Traditionally, we celebrate the first day of spring on March 21, but astronomers and calendar manufacturers alike now say that the spring season starts on March 20th, in all time zones in North America. And in 2020, it’s even a day earlier than that—something that hasn’t happened since 1896.
Regardless of what the weather is doing outside, the equinox marks the official start of the spring season.
How could the first day of spring change from year to year?
There are a few reasons why seasonal dates can vary from year to year. The first is that a year is not an even number of days and neither are the seasons.
Another reason is that the earth’s elliptical orbit is changing its orientation (skew), which causes the earth’s axis to constantly point in a different direction, called precession.
Since the seasons are defined as beginning at strict 90-degree intervals, these positional changes affect the time the earth reaches each 90-degree location in its orbit around the sun.
The pull of gravity from the other planets also affects the location of the earth in its orbit. The current seasonal lengths for the Northern Hemisphere are:
Summer — 93.641 days
Autumn — 89.834 days
Winter — 88.994 days
Spring — 92.771 days
As you can see, the warm seasons, spring and summer, combined are 7.584 days longer than the colder seasons, fall and winter (good news for warm weather admirers).
However, spring is currently being reduced by approximately one minute per year and winter by about one-half a minute per year. Summer is gaining the minute lost from spring, and autumn is gaining the half a minute lost from winter.
Winter is the shortest astronomical season, and with its seasonal duration continuing to decrease, it is expected to attain its minimum value — 88.71 days — by about the year 3500.
https://www.farmersalmanac.com/spring-equinox-first-day-spring

Services Wanted/Offered

NOTICE! : Many services are closed due to the pandemic. Please confirm events are not cancelled before you go to avoid disappointment. -Ed.

Cómpeta Solar
-Solar Electric (PV) (Self-Consumption)
-Grid Connected or Off Grid Solar Electric
-Solar Hot Water
-Solar Pool Heating
-Heat Pumps
-Installation and Repairs
Contact: Malcolm Butcher. Tel: +34 652970608 (Spain) Competa
Email: info AT competasolar DOT es Web: www.competasolar.es

Greek restaurant in Torrox Costa!: Greek House. 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 specialties. Our opening time is from 18:00, Tuesday thru Sunday. Monday closed. Also, you can enjoy our specialties in lunch time, between 13.00-15.00, by reservation only, on 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/

Casa Magel: Casa Magel Valle De Abdalajis Malaga
We are now taking bookings for spring breaks and summer getaways.
-Our ever popular 2 night stay with breakfast and 1 evening 3 course meal for 2 with wine is still available at a cost of 120€ for 2 sharing a double en-suite room.
-3 nights stay with breakfast, I evening 3-course meal for 2 with wine and an evening of tapas in a local bar at a cost of 175€ for 2 sharing a double en-suite room.
Our rooms are nicely decorated and furnished and with comfy beds.
We have a large garden and an Andalucian fully fitted kitchen area with BBQ and comfortable outside space for our guests to use. Large pool in season.
There are lots to do in the area, walk the famous Camino Del Rey, visit the beautiful Ardales lakes.
Antequera is a must to visit, a beautiful town with 27 churches, the most for a town in Spain.
The rock formations at El Torcal are an unforgettable sight.
We are close to an organic Bodega where you can have a tour with tapas for 20€ per person or add an extra 15€ per person and finish with 3-course lunch with wine, all in all, a great experience.
The house is lovely, the food is yummy, the hosts are friendly and welcoming and the views and sunsets are amazing
You can book extra nights for 55€ per room.
Looking for that perfect present for that special person, well here it is.
We can provide personalised vouchers, for birthdays, anniversaries or just to treat someone.
Contact Casa Magel at casamagel@yahoo.com
website http://www.casamagel.com or
ring 722879503/ 632298062.
We get booked up quite quickly so don’t miss out on that special date.

Spanish Lessons over the phone!:
Confined at home? This could be the perfect time to improve your Spanish skills with me over the phone!
I am a native Spanish speaker from MADRID, qualified teacher with many years experience, translator and bilingual in Spanish/English.
45 minutes lesson 10€ or buy a pack of 10 lessons for 80€. My students recommend me!
Please whassap me or email me for more info
Noemi 639 210 110

Prayer Requests:
Due to the current situation, none of us can get to a church, so we have created a dedicated prayer team who are happy to give up their time to pray for you and your friends or family, whatever your requirements are, send them in confidence to us.
Prayer changes everything, take a step today and ask God to step in.
Submit a prayer request and a team of people will commit to praying with you.
Prayer Request: ftk.prayer.request@gmail.com
Facebook: https://fb.me/FOJCTK
Free App: https://www.bible.com/app
Steve, stvo59 at gmail DoT com

Food Services That Are Open

If you know for certain a restaurant is still delivering or offering take-away, please send in the details including Name of Restaurant, Location, Phone Number and Hours. Put this info in the text of your submission even if it is on a poster you include!!! I will have to confirm all info before I can post it since they are not submitting it themselves. I will create a temporary new Section where I will post these for the duration of the "Alarm Period". I WILL NOT attempt to confirm or post these submissions them unless all this info is provided. -Ed.

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Vetiver Spain in Sayalonga:
We are locked down and are following the legal requirements so we are closed to the public during this Wuhan Coronavirus pandemic. We are authorised to ship via Correos but will only be doing it one day a week – Monday for as long as they are open.
We are offering free shipping in Spain for any order over 50 plants. We have had a lot of interest from people looking for something to do while in quarantine. Thankfully some of us can still work in our private gardens. We do have plants available for shipment on Monday.
Everyone stay safe, this will eventually pass.
www.vetiverspain.com
Email: info at vetiverspain dot com.
Telephone and WhatsApp: 692 288 657
This weeks Vetiver Video: https://youtu.be/7x9yXZjmyIc

Recommendations & Requests

Nothing today.

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Latest Statistics On Coronavirus For Spain (Last updated: March 20, 2020, 02:40 GMT): The Spanish newspapers are falling behing in posting current numbers. For the latest info visit https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/spain/
Spain’s coronavirus cases soar to 18,077 , a rise of 3,431 in just 24 hours. The number of deaths has also increased to 831, while the number of people cured of the virus stands at 1,107.

Online Activities- Virtual and 3D Tours, Jumps & Rides:
Dream Jump – Dubai 4K: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fhskvloj1gE
Nitro front seat on-ride 4K POV @60fps Six Flags Great Adventure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmMLSUbRuoM
The Monster front seat on-ride HD POV @60fps Adventureland Iowa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYjl11p3afM
10 Most Dangerous Attractions in the World: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbrAhgGRfyM
Jurassic World The Ride Front Seat (4K POV) Universal Studios Hollywood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHv6hKvEzMg
FRONT ROW Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMtR5_TinqE

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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. 1576 Thursday, March 19th 2020

On March 19, 2020 By Naythan

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NOTICE! : Many events are being cancelled or postponed due to the pandemic. Please confirm events are not cancelled before you go to avoid disappointment. -Ed.

Online Virtual Concert, Rock The Lockdown: Hi Everyone. So keep spirits high and spread the love. Ollie and I want to create an on line festival. The event will start 3pm Saturday 21st March
The plan is to go Facebook live from each of our Lock down homes. We will start with Rock Of Ages Spain then pass the batten over to different amazing artists each doing a few songs. Lets see how many people we can all entertain. Lets Rock!!!!!
FB Link

Important Editor’s Note: While the above post is not requiring any payment I see several other local based Facebook pages promoting online concerts and benefits for musicians. Some have already set up GoFundMe pages requesting donations before they even have any events scheduled. None are clear as to how the funds will be distributed. While they may be legit I advise you to do your due dilagence and investigate before sending them money.
I am also seeing a lot of advice and supposed official info on Facebook pages without any source provided. If you can’t verify it, do not believe it! Just because a FB post has a fancy poster, that does not verify it’s accuracy. Well meaning people are failing to confirm info before posting it! These less computer-savvy persons may fall for deceptions, or not know how to verify info before passing it on. Be skeptical of all the undocumented info people are posting as I see loads of it!

Services Wanted/Offered

BluCee: Do you own a property in the area and leave it empty for extended periods?
If the answer is yes, you could be quite literally missing out on thousands of Euros!
At BluCee we specialise in advertising and fully managing properties for holiday rental. We can advertise your property globally, gaining maximum exposure and returns for your asset. Not only this but we will also fully manage your property, securing bookings, liaising with clients, arranging meet and greets and cleaning and laundry services. In fact, we commit to do everything necessary to get your property rental-ready – guaranteed!
BluCee is seeking more properties for both holiday rentals and sales, with a particular focus on the following key locations:
Torre del Mar
Inland from Torre del Mar
Almunecar
La Herradura
Along the coast from Caleta de Velez to Rincon de la Victoria
For a no obligation discussion about your property please get in touch
michelle@blucee.com
We are based in Rincon de la Victoria.
For examples of our fantastic sales and holiday rental properties, please take a look at our website: www.BluCee.com
BluCee.com is a DigameXtra sponsor so our contact details are shown here every day.

The Town Frier – Puente Don Manuel: Our takeaway only service. It´s available Tuesday to Friday from 12:00pm until 6:00pm during the lockdown period.
Please see our menu below. Choose your meals and order them by whatsapp. We´ll let you know what time to collect your food. It´s as simple as that. WhatsApp- 608 531 601 FB Link

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APARIV – Asociación Protectora de Animales del Rincón de la Victoria
Registered Charity Number #4500 Spain
A.P.A.R.I.V is a small, registered charity whose sole purpose is the care and welfare of abandoned and neglected dogs. Founded 20 years ago, our refuge is located in the hills just outside of the town of Rincon de la Victoria in the Malaga province. The number of dogs varies but usually fifty to sixty dogs are in our care at any given time.
Our primary goal–and dream–is to find a new and safe home for each of our dogs whether in or outside of Spain. In the event a suitable home cannot be found, the dog will remain in our care and live its life out at the refuge. We have a small group of volunteers who work at the refuge on a daily basis to care for the dogs. Our charity shops located in Rincon de la Victoria and Torre del Mar are also staffed by volunteers. All items are donated and the proceeds of the sales are used solely for the benefit of the dogs.
We always welcome anyone who is willing to help as a volunteer, to foster a dog and /or become a member of our association. Anyone interested reading more about our work, or in lending a hand or making a donation can contact us through our Facebook page:
APARIV – Asociación Protectora de Animales del Rincón de la Victoria Thank you for taking the time to read this, and for any donations made.

Salud Responder, Important Message For The Elderly In Spain Re Prescriptions, Reader Reply: With regard to this article-
Important Message For The Elderly In Spain Re Prescriptions: Salud Responder has issued a statement regarding prescriptions. A member of the Facebook group Coronavirus in Andalucia – Expats Group has said she received an email stating that from now on if you are taking a medication and need a new prescription, you do not have to go to the GP.
The statement says just call the health department and they will load them on the card. The purpose of this measure is to assist the health centers and avoid contact with other patients. The phone number for this in Spain is 955 54 5060.
Another member of the group called the number and realized they only speak in Spanish. We advise you to ask a bilingual friend or relative to call on your behalf until they hopefully institute an English speaking service. Source:
https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/03/17/important-message-for-the-elderly-in-spain-re-prescriptions-good-news-from-a-landlord-for-his-tenants/
Reader Sheila replies: If you ring them they do answer in Spanish giving you options 1,2,3 or Esperé which is Wait. Then you just ask for English speaker and they get a translator to help with what you want.
Sheila / Nerja ; ssandersceiriosen AT hotmail DoT com

Competa: Does anyone know how many cases of the virus have been confirmed in competa? Phil , Competa, my email is playon.po@gmail.com

Bus times: Hi Naythan, do you have any info on bus times? i.e. between village and costa.
I have heard that there are no Nieto buses and Alsa has 50% service.
Grateful for any info on Digame. Ditto Correos, I saw someone had a query recently but maybe info went to his e-mail. Regards, Christine, Torrox pueblo
chris.fitzwa @ gmail . com
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Home delivery: Hi Naythan,
Would it be worth putting something on Digame to find out which restaurants are offering home delivery? They are all going through hard times and I expect quite a number of people would support them by ordering takeaway occasionally.
Just a thought. Stay well, Marion, Nerja
marion_talbot@yahoo.com
(If you know for certain a restaurant is still delivering, please send in the details including Name of Restaurant, Location, Phone Number, Hours and what they offer. I will have to confirm all info before I can post it since they are not submitting it themselves. I will create a temporary new Section where I will post these for the duration of the “Alarm Period”. I WILL NOT attempt to confirm or post these submissions them unless all this info is provided. -Ed.)

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Latest Statistics On Coronavirus For Spain And Around The World (19 March 2020 @ 01:41):
Spain is reporting 14,769 total cases with 2,943 new cases, it has 638 total deaths including 105 new fatalities. 1,081 have recovered with 13,050 active cases and 800 serious or critical cases. Let’s look at the latest figures in Europe and around the world.
China has 80,894 cases with zero new cases
Italy has 35,713 cases with 4,207 new cases
Iran has 17,361 cases with 1,192 new cases
Spain has 14,769 cases with 2,943 new cases
Germany has 12,327 cases with 2,960 new cases
USA has 9,261 cases with 2,850 new cases
France has 9,134 cases with 1,404 new cases
S. Korea has 8,413 cases with 93 new cases
UK has 2,626 cases with 676 new cases
There are now 218,723 cases around the world with 8,943 deaths and 84,386 recovered. There are currently 125,394 infected patients with 118,236 in mild condition and 7,158 in serious or critical condition.
The coronavirus is affecting 173 countries and territories and 1 international conveyance, the Diamond Princess cruise ship harbored in Yokohama, Japan.
Notably, Russia has posted 147 cases with 33 new cases. Panama has 109 cases with 40 new cases and Portugal has 642 cases with 194 new cases.
https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/03/19/latest-statistics-on-coronavirus-for-spain-and-around-the-world/

All outings must be ‘SOLO’ confirms Spain’s ‘toughened’ State of Alarm restrictions: Spain has toughened its State of Alarm restrictions on citizen’s movements, which confines the public under house arrest for at least another 13/14 more days – unless absolutely necessary – to prevent further spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). All outings must be made ‘solo’, whether it’s by foot, car, or public transport, reiterated Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, today.
“If you have to leave home to buy essentials, or travel to and from work, you must be unaccompanied,” he confirmed. “The same also applies to going to the bank or the pharmacy.” Dog walkers must also be ‘unaccompanied’, he clarified. The only exception is accompanying the elderly/minors to hospital or medical centres.
https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/03/17/all-outings-must-be-solo-confirms-spains-toughened-state-of-alarm-restrictions/

Scam Alert: There is a new bt email phishing scam going around the uk, its made to look like a real bt email, they state in the email that they will be replacing your broadband cables and your internet will fluctuate between the dates you give you. But for the inconvenience they will give you a gift coupon for 12 months free streaming services and redirects you to a fake page where they try get you to enter your bank details for proof of age (DO NOT FALL FOR THIS) i will show below how you can tell that this is a scam and should not be trusted.
Here’s how to tell that this is a scam… if you ever get any emails pretending to be from a company and your not to sure if its a phishing email, look up on the internet the official email address. For example, in the email i received the address was (newsletter@unaunace.com) obviously that is not BT’s real email address because if you receive a email from bt it should have (@btinternet.com). Reference:
https://misconceptionhacker.blogspot.com/2020/03/new-bt-email-scam.html

Scam Alert: WHO coronavirus scam email. Hackers are now pretending to be from the world health organization (WHO), sending fake emails with phishing links to try gain information or money.
Please don’t fall for these scams. The WHO organisation would never ask for any of these below.
-they will never conduct lotteries or give aways or grants or anything in that nature
-this is there official website https://www.who.int/ if you receive any links to other sites do not click on them
-they will never ask for money from you or charge you for anything
-they would never ask for usernames or passwords of any sorts
If you receive an email like this from some one who is trying to impersonate the WHO organization you can follow this link to report it https://www.who.int/about/who-we-are/contact-us.
Reference: https://misconceptionhacker.blogspot.com/2020/03/who-coronavirus-scam-email.html

“Gota Fria” Brings Winter Back to Spain’s Costa Del Sol and Costa Blanca This Weekend: Cold temperatures can be expected this weekend in all of Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca, as well as showers of rain, after a winter that so far has recorded the highest temperatures in history. Costa del Sol’s temperatures may drop down to 7 or 8 degrees during the night and 13-14 degrees during the day, with similar temperatures in Costa Blanca as well.
https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/03/18/gota-fria-brings-winter-back-to-spains-costa-del-sol-and-costa-blanca-this-weekend/

Scam Alert: Hackers Created Thousands of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Related Sites As Bait. According to a new report published by Check Point Research today and shared with The Hacker News, hackers are exploiting the COVID-19 outbreak to spread their own infections, including registering malicious Coronavirus-related domains and selling discounted off-the-shelf malware in the dark web.
“Special offers by different hackers promoting their ‘goods’ — usually malicious malware or exploit tools — are being sold over the darknet under special offers with ‘COVID19’ or ‘coronavirus’ as discount codes, targeting wannabe cyber-attackers,” the cybersecurity firm said. Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2020/03/covid-19-coronavirus-hacker-malware.html

The UK pound takes a beating while US dollar surged, bonds plunged and global markets struggle: Selling extended across almost all asset classes. Benchmark 10-year sovereign bond yields in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Korea and Singapore and Thailand surged.
In currency markets, everything except the dollar and – thanks to the ECB, the euro – collapsed. Sterling GBP= fell 1% to $1.1495. The New Zealand dollar NZD=D3 fell 3% to $0.5540 and the Aussie AUD=D3 was pounded to $0.5592.
Oil prices surged as much as nearly 20% on Thursday, bouncing back from days of heavy losses in a relief rally that may yet be short-lived, analysts warned, but which was stoked by economic stimulus efforts to ward off a global coronavirus recession.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-global-markets/dollar-surges-stocks-fall-as-ecb-fails-to-stop-panic-idUSKBN215459

Adobe Releases Critical Patches for Acrobat Reader, Photoshop, Bridge, ColdFusion: Though it’s not Patch Tuesday, Adobe today released a massive batch of out-of-band software updates for six of its products to patch a total of 41 new security vulnerabilities.
Adobe last week made a pre-announcement to inform its users of an upcoming security update for Acrobat and Reader, but the company today unveiled bugs in a total of 6 widely-used software, including:
Adobe Genuine Integrity Service
Adobe Acrobat and Reader
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Experience Manager
Adobe ColdFusion
Adobe Bridge
According to the security advisories, 29 of the 41 vulnerabilities are critical in severity, and the other 11 have been rated important. It’s highly recommended for Adobe users to download and install the latest versions of the affected software to protect their systems and businesses from potential cyber-attacks.
Source: https://thehackernews.com/2020/03/adobe-software-update.html

Nerja to protect its most vulnerable with services for the homeless and elderly in Axarquia: Homeless people of Nerja have been taken by the Policia Local to shelter in the Ciudad Deportiva Enrique López Cuenca. This measure has been taken at the request of the association Simpatiza con la Pobreza, which has also requested the collaboration from the public to provide them with blankets and other items they may need.
Councillor for Social Services, Daniel Rivas, points out that “the goal is for people who are homeless to have safe places and receive the best possible care in this emergency situation.” Should anybody wish to donate any items they can call 622102117 to arrange for items to be collected.
Social Services in the area will also provide food at home to elderly and disabled people who live alone, with the aim of not having to leave the house for shopping.
The distribution will be carried out by volunteers from the Proteccio´n Civil. The Councillor requests anybody who knows people in this situation, informs the Servicios Sociales Municipales, by phone on 617428417.
https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/03/18/nerja-to-protect-its-most-vulnerable-with-services-for-the-homeless-and-elderly-in-axarquia/

Online Activities- Virtual and 3D Tours, pt. 2:
Historical Location Tours Links:
Stonehenge: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge/history/stonehenge360/#section-1
Taj Mahal: http://www.taj-mahal.net/newtaj/
Machu Pichu: http://www.peru-machu-picchu.com/map.php
Mountain Climbing Links:
Mount Everest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTxpNiA_Ujc
Everest for Mountaineers: Episode 6 Death Zone Ultra HD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5KjFZ7rTHA
Climb K2 in 3D: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF-wlAEC3f4
Annapurna Circuit in Nepal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQy8rDxEdRU
Matterhorn – August 2013 – Traverse From Lion to Hornli Ridge – 4478m: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NE5IzEu-C0

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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. 1575 Wednesday, March 18th 2020

On March 18, 2020 By Naythan

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Grateful thanks: Grateful thanks to Naythan for our daily newsletter, and we are even more grateful to him for reviving our laptop from a certain death after the recent Windows 10 update fiasco. Being able to stay in touch with the outside world is our lifeline and we wouldn’t have been able to do it without Naythan coming to our rescue.
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Thank you: Thank you so much for all your updates at this time Nathan. They are a huge help xx. Katrina / Torrox Pueblo, katrinadelso aT yahoo dot co DOT uk

HI Nathan: Many thanks for your help and assistance had some replies of help already, nice to know there are still people out there who care about others, and not just themselves.
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Travel: can anyone advise on travel by car from competa to bilbao to catch a ferry before march 29, or should i try to change the booking to april 9.
also wish to thank nathan for an invaluable service, any advice is greatly appreciated im only here on holiday and have no spanish. so im in the dark. Phil , Competa
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Post Offices & Deliveries: I need very important medicine by post from Germany.
Does anybody know how DHL, SEUR or dpd work for now ?
Edwin, boegero34 at gmail dot com ; Competa
Thank you very much, Naythan, for all the important informations.

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Latest Coronavirus Statistics (18 March 2020 @ 01:40):
Spain currently has 11,826 cases with 1,884 new cases and 533 deaths including 191 new fatalities. Let’s look at other countries.
China has 80,881 cases with no new cases
Italy has 31,506 with 3,526 new cases
Iran has 16,169 cases with 1,178 new cases
Spain has 11,826 cases with 1,884 new cases
Germany has 9,367 cases with 2,095 new cases
S. Korea has 8,320 cases with 84 new cases
France has 7,730 cases with 1,097 new cases
USA has 6,439 cases with 1,776 new cases
UK has 1,950 cases with 407 new cases
There are now a total of 198,212 coronavirus cases globally with 7,965 deaths including 81,734 who have recovered. In active cases of currently infected patients worldwide, 94% are in mild condition and 6% are in critical condition.
Source: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/03/18/latest-coronavirus-statistics-from-spain-and-around-the-world/

Important Message For The Elderly In Spain Re Prescriptions: Salud Responder has issued a statement regarding prescriptions. A member of the Facebook group Coronavirus in Andalucia – Expats Group has said she received an email stating that from now on if you are taking a medication and need a new prescription, you do not have to go to the GP.
The statement says just call the health department and they will load them on the card. The purpose of this measure is to assist the health centers and avoid contact with other patients. The phone number for this in Spain is 955 54 5060.
Another member of the group called the number and realized they only speak in Spanish. We advise you to ask a bilingual friend or relative to call on your behalf until they hopefully institute an English speaking service. Source:
https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/03/17/important-message-for-the-elderly-in-spain-re-prescriptions-good-news-from-a-landlord-for-his-tenants/

Important information updates for the Axarquia region:
Nerja closure– The Town Hall of Nerja is now closed to the public for health measures, therefore, those who wish to speak to any department must do so by phone on (00 34) 952 54 8401 or E-mail at extranjeros@nerja.es
Torre del Mar move– The Torre del Mar Policia Nacional station has moved to Calle Puerta del Mar 4 due to health measures until further notice. The new location is in front of the roundabout near the Ingenio – Eroski Shopping Centre and the street leading to the Hospital Local. Please call 952 04 65 13 for any further information.

Coronavirus Infection, Some Good News (as of 17 March 2020 @ 15:10): It now looks as if the coronavirus infection growth may have stalled in Costa del Sol’s Malaga, as “only” 43 new coronavirus cases have been reported in the province during the last 24 hours. The 24 hours before that, 55 new cases were confirmed, meaning that today’s numbers are 22% lower. In total, there are now 278 infected people in the Malaga province. 97 of them are hospitalised and the other 175 are in home isolation. To date, 6 deaths have been confirmed in the area. Read article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/03/17/coronavirus-infection-growth-seems-to-have-been-reversed-in-costa-del-sols-malaga/

Spain Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has today announced a €200 billion package to aid the self-employed, employers and laid-off workers through the coronavirus crisis: It will only be granted to the self-employed who can prove a 75% loss in earnings over the previous month compared with the last 180 days. These workers will also be exempt from paying social security contributions while the state of alarm is in place. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/03/17/spains-200-billion-euro-plan-to-aid-laid-off-workers-and-the-self-employed/ AND
https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-03-17/spain-announces-200-billion-relief-package-against-effects-of-coronavirus.html

Sky Sports announce you can now suspend your TV package for free in wake of sporting cancellations: Read latest update on this, as there is new info for Sky Sports customers.
https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/03/18/sky-sports-announce-you-can-now-suspend-your-tv-package-for-free-in-wake-of-sporting-cancellations/

French TV Chef Joffrey Charles Opens Costa Del Sol Food Delivery Service – A Free Meal Each Week For An Elderly Person: This will cover the Coast from La Cala to Elviria only. You can now have some popular favorites delivered. Notably, his acclaimed French onion soup, chicken liver parfait with Joffrey’s homemade fig jam, beef bourguignon, and his famous creme brulee. Details: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/03/17/french-tv-chef-joffrey-charles-opens-costa-del-sol-food-delivery-service-a-free-meal-each-week-for-an-elderly-person/

Online Activities To Pass The Time – Virtual and 3D Tours.
Visit exciting locations you may never actually have the chance to see first hand. Today let’s visit some museums. Open link, some open directly to the tour (see pic below), others you must scroll down to “Museum View” and click that to begin tour. In the tour you can click & drag the view to change angle. Use the toolbar on the right to move around the room or zoom (see in pic below).
Museum links:
British Museum, London: https://britishmuseum.withgoogle.com/
Guggenheim Museum, New York: Click Here
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. (photos only, no tour): Click Here
Musée d’Orsay, Paris: Click Here
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul: Click Here
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam: Click Here
Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam: Click Here
The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles: Click Here
Uffizi Gallery, Florence: Click Here

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DigameXtra No. 1574 Tuesday, March 17th 2020

On March 17, 2020 By Naythan

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Phoenix Club Closure: Due to the Covid-19 virus, we too have taken the decision to close the Phoenix Club meetings until further notice.
For those who have booked and paid for upcoming trips, your money is safe and will be refunded once we are able to open again.
For those who have booked for the Ecija trip on the 27th March, I will be contacting you all directly by email.
I apologize for this late notification but I was unable to post earlier as I was in the UK trying to get back home to Spain.
Keep safe, Gail, phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk

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ITV: Please can could any kind reader help?
My car is booked for ITV on 27th March.I understand that the ITV station ( Algorrobo) is closed this week.
As there is some doubt about appointments under the present situation; can anyone advise on any provisions regarding the ability to drive etc?
Thank you.JB Torrox Costa.
Jon108 @ hotmail.co.uk ( no spaces)
Thanks Naythan for the excellent vital updates on the pandemic.Who needs the BBC!

Thanks: Thank you Nathan for keeping us informed. You are a great asset to the community. Wes / Torrox , wiziz007 at hotmail DoT com

Thank you: Hi Naythan. Just a thank you for all your information, it’s so appreciated and especially on the Coronavirus. Best wishes Ed & Suzie ; Algarrobo; suzielawes At btinternet dOt com

Travel advice: Please can anyone advise or has knowledge of permission to travel on public roads to get to an airport or ferry terminal to exit Spain providing a pre-booked passage has been purchased so evidence of purpose could be shown if stopped. A condition of travel in the current restrictions States ‘Return to the place of habitual residence’. Does this include travel back to the UK? We have contacted the British Consulate but they were unable to advise! Who can?
chris dot hudd@hotmail dot co dot uk (no spaces)
Thank you
Chris Hudd

Easyjet Info: https://www.easyjet.com/en/help/preparing-to-fly/latest-travel-information
Margret, Lympsham, mariordan @ aol dot com

Getting Home: We are an elderly couple in our 70s on Holiday in Nerja.
We are trying to find out if we can Travel by our car to Bilbao on 30th March to board our ferry back to the Uk, All we read about is Flying home.
Most important is to know if we legally drive back home and what our rights are.
Any information would be gratefully received
Kind Regards, Richard
richard.stewart2006@tiscali.co.uk

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Coronavirus crisis update: UPDATED STATS 01:24 17 March 2020- Currently, there are 9,942 cases in Spain with 1,954 new cases and 342 fatalities including 48 new. With 530 who have recovered in Spain, there are 272 in critical condition. https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/03/17/latest-statistics-from-spain-and-around-the-world-on-coronavirus-regular-update-daily/

Spain registers second-highest daily rise in coronavirus infections in the world: Madrid government believes fall in the number of new cases will only be seen in the region after 10 days of total lockdown.
Spanish health authorities reported on Monday a jump of 13% makes Spain the country with the second-highest number of new daily cases in the world, according to the latest comparable data from the World Health Organization. Spain has also overtaken South Korea to become the country with the fourth-highest number of coronavirus cases in the world.
Fernando Simón, the director of the Health Ministry’s Coordination Center for Health Alerts, said on Monday that the mortality rate for coronavirus remained at around 3% and that the number of cases was expected to rise over the next 10 days.
Hairdresser Ruling Changed: On Sunday the government backtracked on its original plan to allow hairdressers to open during the state of alarm. The move came on the request of regional premiers across Spain, after the prime minister held a video conference call with all 17 leaders on Sunday. The service will only be available in people’s homes, and provided for the most vulnerable members of society for reasons of hygiene. This was why the closure of hairdressers was initially left out of the central government’s measures. Full article:
https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-03-16/spain-records-second-highest-daily-rise-in-coronavirus-infections-in-the-world.html

Another black Monday as coronavirus response upends Wall Street: NEW YORK (Reuters)- Wall Street suffered its biggest drop since the crash of 1987 on Monday after unprecedented steps taken by the Federal Reserve, lawmakers and the White House to slow the spread and blunt the economic hit of the coronavirus failed to restore order to markets. The S&P 500 tumbled 12%, closing at its lowest level since December 2018, despite the Fed’s surprise move late Sunday to cut interest rates to near zero, its second emergency rate cut in less than two weeks and ahead of a scheduled policy meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday.
It was the third-largest daily percentage drop on record, beaten only by the 1987 “Black Monday” rout and the crash of October 1929.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI fell 2,997.1 points, or 12.93%, to 20,188.52, the S&P 500 .SPX lost 324.89 points, or 11.98%, to 2,386.13. The Nasdaq Composite .IXIC dropped 970.28 points, or 12.32%, to 6,904.59.
The S&P 500 lost $2.69 trillion in market capitalization for the day, according to S&P Dow Jones Indices, and the index is down 29.5% from its record high close on Feb. 19 and has lost$8.28 trillion in that time, based on S&P Dow Jones data. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-stocks/another-black-monday-as-coronavirus-response-upends-wall-street-idUSKBN2131B1

Coronavirus testing no longer being carried out on those presenting mild symptoms: Hospitals in Andalucía will, as of Monday, no longer carry out coronavirus testing on patients presenting a mild acute respiratory infection, sources inside the health service told SUR. This measure has been adopted following the latest update of the Ministry of Health protocol. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202003/16/coronavirus-testing-longer-being-20200316181221.html

Spain to close land borders over coronavirus spread: Spain will close its borders with France and Portugal at midnight on Monday to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
The announcement came from Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska on Monday afternoon as the number of deaths in Spain from COVID-19 soared to over 300.
Only Spanish residents returning to their home in Spain or those with authorization would be allowed to cross into Spain, he said, adding that documents would be required to show valid reason for entering.
The closure, which will affect all cross-border traffic with France, Portugal, Andorra and Gibraltar, was to remain in place until the end of an alert that began on Saturday for an initial period of two weeks although it could be extended with the permission of Spain’s parliament.
The measure will not affect the transportation of goods, the interior minister pointed out.
Spain has not yet closed air traffic to and from its airports but the interior minister did not rule it out as a step to be taken in the future.
Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20200316/spain-to-close-land-borders-to-halt-coronavirus-spread

Is 15 Days Long Enough?: Transport Minister Jose Luis Abalos warned that the state of alert, which was initially put in place for a two-week period, would almost certainly be extended in a move which would need the approval of parliament. “It’s clear that we will need to extend this situation… I think it’s clear that 15 days won’t be enough to win the battle,” he told RNE, Spain’s public radio. Also from: https://www.thelocal.es/20200316/spain-to-close-land-borders-to-halt-coronavirus-spread

Cured people can continue to infect 15 days more: The director general of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has warned that people who have become infected with Covid19, and who have stopped suffering from symptoms, can continue to infect other people for two weeks (some “less trusted” sources suggest even longer -Ed.). Therefore, in the daily press conference, Tedros has asked that although these patients no longer present symptoms, they should continue to receive no visits until the end of that period. Source (Spanish): https://www.larazon.es/sociedad/20200316/wwkmwsbjbzfy5oxe7xe353gmfq.html

The Government is considering exempting companies and the self-employed from paying contributions and is studying paying widespread unemployment: The Government is finalizing the economic measures of its shock plan that it will approve tomorrow in the Council of Ministers, including some of the most awaited by businessmen, self-employed workers and unions. According to sources consulted by LA RAZÓN, the Executive would be willing to assume the concession of unemployment benefit for all productive sectors -including the self-employed due to cessation of activity, for which the procedures will be streamlined and smoothed-, and would do so without requiring grace period, minimum terms or insufficient contributions. In addition, the temporary suspension of the payment of contributions to the companies involved in closings and employment regulations, and self-employed workers with their dependents who have paralyzed their activity, would be approved, and special legislation would be passed through express measures to speed up the regulation of temporary employment (ERTE) by causality.
Lines of credit and guarantees will also be approved by the Official Credit Institute (ICO) for those companies that request it to meet their expenses due to lack of income – with a volume of 30,000 million euros, expandable by another 20,000 if it were necessary-, with a reduced interest and with a repayment period to be determined, but which will be “very broad”, explained the same sources. In this way, the Executive will attend to the requests requested by the social agents – employers and unions – that They sent their own agreed-upon action plan, which included these and other additional measures, which appear to have been addressed.
At the moment, it has not been revealed whether the new government measures will apply the temporary suspension of monthly payments for gas, electricity, water and mortgages for companies, self-employed workers and workers affected by the coronavirus, but it seems unlikely that it will carry out in this first package of measures. The ones that are almost confirmed are the fiscal measures. Some tax payments may already be deferred.
The head of Labor, Yolanda Diaz, seems to have finally imposed the criteria that already advanced in the action guide published at the start of the health crisis. In it, it authorized companies that were in need of paralyzing their business activities due to the direct cause of the coronavirus to suppress all payments of Social Security contributions during the total period of closure – now they have also included SMEs and the self-employed. Of course, they must “duly” prove that it is due to “force majeure”, as established in articles 47 and 51 of the Workers’ Statute. This measure, which must be authorized by the Labor Inspectorate, will guarantee that the period released from contribution will count as “effectively contributed by the worker”. In the event of dismissals, “compensation will be borne by the Salary Guarantee Fund (Fogasa)”. Full article (Spanish): https://www.larazon.es/economia/20200316/lqymwirdhbashpupiyiep5mp3q.html

EU Proposes Halt Entry for Foreigners, Britons Remain Unaffected: The EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen while announcing the proposal, said that UK citizens, though in the transitional period of leaving the EU, would not be subject to the entry ban,
“The UK citizens are European citizens, so, of course, there are no restrictions for the UK citizens to travel to the Continent,” she explained.
According to the proposal, while all non-essential entry to EU will be halted, excluded are doctors, medical staff and cross-border workers.
Europe’s move to undertake such a move follows the reintroduction of internal border controls by several EU member countries banning from entering all travellers that were not their passport holders, including Germany and Estonia.
For the Schengen Area to be suspended, all Schengen members must approve the plan.
Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/eu-to-halt-entry-for-foreigners-brits-remain-unaffected/

Army troops patrolling Spain’s Malaga order residents to be ‘responsible & stay at home’: Military vans patrolled Malaga’s streets today with a clear message for its residents: “Stopping the pandemic is everyone’s responsibility. Stay at home!” According to the authorities, it seems that the importance of staying confined at home to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is finally sinking in ‘bit by bit’. Source: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/03/16/army-troops-patrolling-spains-malaga-order-residents-to-be-responsible-stay-at-home/

Some Good Pandemic News: South Korea reports fewer than 100 new coronavirus cases for a third day. South Korea reported 84 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, marking a third day in a row that the county has reported fewer than 100 new infections amid growing hopes that Asia’s largest outbreak outside China may be easing.
The new numbers are well below a Feb. 29 peak of 909, and bring the country’s total infections to 8,320, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) said.
The death toll rose by two to 81, the KCDC said.
Another 264 patients were released after recovering, bringing the total to 1,401, it added.
President Moon Jae-in has said he was increasingly confident South Korea would overcome the virus as the rate of new cases continued to drop, although authorities noted another large cluster had emerged in the greater Seoul area. Source: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-healthcare-coronavirus-southkorea/south-korea-reports-fewer-than-100-new-coronavirus-cases-for-a-third-day-idUSKBN214065

Movistar in Spain Offers Free Month of Streaming Services to Battle Quarantine Boredom:
The Spanish streaming platform, Movistar +, has announced that any individuals who sign up and download the app will receive free streaming services until April 30.
Movistar + offers a variety of Spanish and English content, with critically acclaimed shows such as Better Call Saul, Mr. Robot, The Affair, and Fargo. It has also reinforced its entertainment section to cater for the youngest members of the family, including Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon and Disney channels. You can stream this content on two devices simultaneously and on a variety of platforms. The Movistar Plus app is available on mobile, tablet, web, smart TV, and HDMI streaming devices like Amazon’s fire stick.
To sign up follow three easy steps, first you must register with Movistar + Lite, then you simply download the Movistar app or go to their website and lastly you have to sign in to enjoy your free trial month. Remember to cancel any payments before the end of your free subscription. Signup site is in Spanish: http://ver.movistarplus.es/

ONE FOR THE KIDS- Scholastic Offers Free Online Courses After Schools Close Due to Coronavirus: Day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing. (Some classes look very interesting, others not so much. I suggest reviewing the class before offering it to your kids as some content appears to have a strong liberal agenda. -Ed.)
https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html

ONE FOR THE ADULTS: Free On-line Courses and Classes to Make Constructive Use of Your Abundant Free Time:
https://www.coursera.org/
https://alison.com/certificate-courses
http://www.openculture.com/freeonlinecourses
https://www.skillshare.com/classes/free
https://alison.com/

Graphic Display of the History of Pandemics: Click link to view. After you open the site, click on the image to see large version. Pandemics Compared, current pandemic low on the list

France fines Apple $1.2 billion for anti-competitive acts: “Apple abusively exploited” distributors’ dependence on the tech giant, the authority wrote, and “prevented competition among different Apple distribution channels.” And that, in turn, hurt consumers.
Two “premium” French Apple re-sellers, Tech Data and Ingram Micro, were also fined a total of 139 million euros ($155 million). The competition authority said Apple and the re-sellers agreed not to compete.
Source: https://apnews.com/110947a717ec814936ef172744e7a878

And just when we need more balcony time…Clouds and Showers Forecast Thru End of Month: https://www.accuweather.com/en/es/nerja/302197/daily-weather-forecast/302197

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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
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Frigiliana: 952 533 126
Torre del Mar: 952 549 238

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DigameXtra No. 1573 Monday, March 16th 2020

On March 16, 2020 By Naythan

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