Playgrounds Reopening

From this Friday the playgrounds of the municipality of Tuineje reopen after having been closed with the declaration of the state of alarm on March 14.

This Saturday the Government of the Canary Islands announced the decree that regulates the new normality in the archipelago and that contemplates the opening of this type of space for the leisure of the little ones.

The Tuineje City Council has been disinfecting the parks again throughout these days "to offer guarantees, although the most important thing is always the individual responsibility and the commitment of the companions of the minors to respect the security measures", has the councilor of Parks, Vicente García pointed out.

Tuineje is taking steps, thus, towards a so-called new normality. In this sense, the mayor Esther Hernández has pointed out that "we are working on the reopening of more public spaces, but we want to do it well, without rushing and in a staggered manner, intensifying the disinfection work and insisting on the importance of the responsibility of each one of us".

The municipal government has installed signage in the municipal parks remembering the physical distance measures, the mandatory use of a mask from 6 years and the recommendation of periodic hand hygiene.

The City Council will continue with the disinfection and cleaning work on playgrounds, but also on those busiest public spaces.

Phase 3 - Starts 7th June 2020

The  BOE  published this Saturday the measures for the zones that pass to  Phase 3  and that were announced last Thursday by both the Health Minister  Salvador Illa  and Fernando Simón, director of the Center for Coordination of Health Alerts and Emergencies of the Ministry of Health.

In this phase of de-escalation, as stated in the BOE, no time slot will be reserved for any group. In the case of  social contact with people who are among the groups considered vulnerable to COVID-19 , extreme security and hygiene measures must be taken.

Meetings

The Ministry of Health already speaks of groups of 20 people. There are no time slots reserved for any group, so it is specified that if there is "social contact with people who are among the groups considered vulnerable to COVID-19, extreme security and hygiene measures must be taken."

Wake

The capacity of the wake is 50 people outdoors and 25 indoors. In cremations and burials the limit will also be 50 people.

Wedding

Weddings can be held with a maximum capacity of 75% up to 150 people in open places and 75 in closed.

Churches and places of worship

Phase three indicates that the ceremony venues should be limited to 75% of their allowed capacity.

Children's leisure

If they are outdoors, half the usual participants and at most 200 minors can gather. If the program is in closed spaces, the limitation is 30% or 80 participants at most, including monitors. Activities must be organized in groups of maximum 10 people.

Bars and restaurants

The terraces can occupy 75% and sit inside the bars, this phase opens the possibility that the bars can be used to consume while standing as long as customers or groups of customers can maintain a separation distance

Cultural events

Cinemas and theaters must continue to pre-allocate seats and their capacity becomes 50% of the usual capacity. In outdoor shows, such as a concert, the maximum is 800 people (or half the capacity allowed).

Gyms

Phase 3 allows groups of up to 20 people and always with a capacity limited to half and the use of changing rooms and showers is already allowed.

Zoos, aquariums, recreation centers, casinos and betting shops open

These types of facilities can reopen their activity with up to 50% of their total capacity and a third of the attractions and closed places on the premises.

Trade advance: common areas of shopping centers 

The maximum capacity of the stores is 50% of the usual as long as the safety distance is ensured. The common areas of the shopping malls can be reused also with the space limitation to half and 50% of the outdoor market stalls can be installed, that is, the markets

Still unable to travel interprovincially

As has been repeated, you can only travel between provinces when both the place of origin and destination are already in 'new normal', that is, they have completed the de-escalation

Vista Mar Community Pool

The VM pool will open at the usual times from Monday if, as expected we move to phase 2. You have to keep 2 meters away from people who are not close family. There will be disinfectant gel at the entrance to wash your hands and a trash bin with a pedal opening to throw away disposable material. Capacity is limited to the government % directions.

Mandatory- Masks from 21/05/2020

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Thus, any type of mask that covers the nose and mouth should be used, but gives preference to hygienic or surgical ones. These two types are recommended in healthy people or people infected or with symptoms, respectively, as explained by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs.

Of course, there are exceptions: it will not be compulsory for people under six years of age, people with respiratory difficulties that may be aggravated by the use of the mask, when it is contraindicated for other justified health reasons, disabled or dependents with conduct disorders that prevent their use, development of activities that, by their very nature, prevent their use and the generic "force majeure or need situation".

And what activities prevent its use? The rule is not more specific at this point, but it does give an example in the preamble: the intake of food or drinks. And, yes, it would include in this exception, for example, actors in a filming, whose exemption was already contemplated in the order of phase 1 that resumed these activities. However, it does not clarify whether certain sports, such as running, are among the exceptions.

Phase 2 - Starts May 25th

This Saturday the BOE has published the conditions for the  reopening of shopping centers and parks to the public in Phase 2 , a stage that Fuerteventura will initially enter from May 25.

In order for them to open, the following conditions must be guaranteed:

a) That, in accordance with the capacities determined in the Self-Protection Plan of each center or commercial park, the total capacity of the same be limited to thirty percent of their common areas.

b) That the capacity in each of the commercial establishments located in them be limited to forty percent.

c) The permanence of clients in common areas will not be allowed except for the mere transit between commercial establishments.

The provisions of the preceding paragraph shall not apply to the hotel and restaurant activity that takes place in said common areas, which shall comply with the provisions of chapter IV.

d) The use of recreational areas such as children's areas, toy libraries or rest areas is prohibited, and must be closed.

e) That the hygiene measures established in this chapter for retail establishments and premises are complied with, in addition to the specific ones established in article 17.

Phase 1 - 11th May 2020

Spain Lockdown easing – Phase 1: Activites allowed

Mobility: possibility of moving within the same province.

Social gatherings of up to 10 people in private spaces are allowed, respecting the physical distance. We will finally be able to see our family and friends at home, if they live in the same province.

Stores: Activities will begin in the small shop “in conditions of strict security”, but not in large stores “where crowds are more likely”.

Open-air markets, with distance conditions between the stalls.

Bars and restaurants: The opening of bar and restaurant terraces at 50% of their capacity will be allowed.

Hotels and tourist accommodation: Opening of hotels and other tourist accommodation, excluding common areas and with a preferential schedule for people over 65 years of age.

Non-professional sport: any activities that do not involve physical contact or the use of changing rooms will be allowed.

Professional sport: Professional athletes will have fewer restrictions since training will be authorized in professional leagues and in high-performance centers. Also, professional leagues will restart their activity.

Cultural shows of less than 30 people indoors (with a third capacity) and less than 200 people outdoors. 

Visits to museums limited to one-third of the capacity.  

Agri-food and fishing sector: The resumption of agri-food activity that had been stopped in the decree of the state of alarm will begin.

Places of worship: They can open with their capacity limited to one third.

Wake: for a limited number of attendees.

Update 3rd May

The Government will allow meetings of up to a maximum of ten people from phase 1 of the de-escalation, according to sources from the Executive.

During these meetings, people should always keep an interpersonal distance of two meters and always maintain the established hygiene measures.

They will not have to be cohabiting at the same address, but may be family, neighbors or friends.

Phase 1 of the de-escalation in the fight against the coronavirus will come into effect on May 11 in all the provinces that meet the requirements of the comprehensive panel of indicators designed by the Executive.

Bars and restaurants can open their terraces with a maximum occupancy of 50% (previously it was 30%).

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The Government has increased from 30% to 50% the maximum occupation of the terraces of restaurants and establishments in the hospitality sector once phase 1 of the de-escalation of the measures adopted in the context of the coronavirus crisis is activated, scheduled for Monday, May 11.

According to government sources, in phase 1, when the products can be consumed on the premises, the terraces may be open with a maximum capacity of 50% and not 30% as announced by Pedro Sánchez on Tuesday, but provided that Maintain a minimum safety distance of two meters and there are no groups of more than ten people.

Phase 1 of the de-escalation in the fight against the coronavirus will come into effect on May 11 in all the provinces that meet the requirements of the comprehensive panel of indicators designed by the Executive.

The Official State Gazette (BOE) will publish this Sunday a ministerial order that includes the different de-escalation measures that will be applied from this Monday, May 4, and that, among others, includes from that day that restaurants and bars will be able to offer a collecting food, without being able to consume on the premises.

The ministerial order contemplates that the establishments will have to have a separation through screens between employees and clients, while clients must maintain a separation of approximately two meters, with a capacity of one client for each worker.

Once phase 1 has been completed, a third of the room capacity will be allowed and only for the tables, so the bar service cannot be used. In phase 3, capacity restrictions will be relaxed, but "strict conditions" of separation between the public will be maintained.

De-Escalation of the Lockdown

The Canary Islands will  propose to Pedro Sánchez, this Sunday, a plan to start this Monday - April 27 - the partial de-escalation of the confinement established to fight the coronavirus pandemic.

The regional government's approach consists of  four phases to be carried out in four weeks  and would start with a process to allow the population's access to the street divided into two groups: people who are domiciled in houses located in even numbers could go out on even days and those who live in houses with odd numbers on odd days of the calendar - in a maximum of three people together or the family that lives together.

In addition, the Archipelago plan suggests that children under the age of 14 can go from 16:00 to 19:00 . In the first phase they could not to parks. Then it will be seen. In the case of  the elderly, they will be allowed to leave their houses from 11:00 to 13:00 .

Access to second residences would be limited , from the outset, for animal care or orchards on individual trips.

The Canary project also suggests that  outdoor sports can be carried out at two times: from 5.00 to 9.00 or from 20.00 to 23.00 . This permit establishes that  you can walk a maximum of two kilometers from your home and run a maximum of four kilometers from your home . The gyms will be able to open, from the second week, with limited capacity and you can go hiking one hour away from home - at most.

The population should always wear a mask if they are going to enter closed spaces  - not for running or walking. In addition, public events of more than 50 people cannot be held and the cinemas and theaters may open for fifty spectators or a third of the capacity - in separate rows and seats.

The hotels will be able to open from the second week with a 50% capacity  and the presence of people in funeral homes is expanded to 10 family members.

The  small shops , during the first week,  will open with limited capacity . The plan recommends not to go shopping, but to a specific store. In the case of shopping centers, they can be started from the second week.

The activity of the hairdressers will be activated during the first week , although the clients will have to come with masks.

Access to the beach will be considered from the second week  to allow it in weeks three and four with conditions: maximum one hour from home and keeping distance.

The opening of restaurants in the Canary Islands is projected for the last two weeks of the plan  and they will only be able to admit 50% of capacity - always with a reservation and for no more than four people per table.

On May 18 you could travel between islands  and there is no fixed date for the opening of the Islands for tourists or non-residents, although it is established that  people who want to enter the Canary Islands must certify a negative PCR upon leaving their place of origin . Otherwise, you must spend 14 days confined when entering the Archipelago.

Update on Lockdown

Spanish children will be able to leave home from April 27. The five weeks of confinement they accumulate will be alleviated with limited exits and subject to conditions to avoid contagions

Possible lifting of the Lockdown

The Government will initiate the de-escalation of confinement due to the coronavirus in the Canary Islands. This is reflected in a work plan of the Ministry of Health to which national media have had access. It is a document that proposes to convert the Canary archipelago into a kind of pilot test before making decisions that affect the whole of Spain, especially the peninsula .

Moncloa has several scenarios on the table that, in practically all cases, would go through a third request for an extension of the state of alarm next week. The roadmap of the transition strategy committee involves taking decisions wisely and gradually based on the data and the opinion of the experts.

The start of the de-escalation in the Canary Islands, according to the plans of the Executive, could start to run in the middle of next week.  Minors, with permission to go for a walk accompanied by an adult, and those who want to do outdoor sports, will be the first to start walking on the street normally. Of course, they will always have to wear protective masks.

Lockdown Extended to 26th April

The Spanish government have announced that the lockdown will be extended until 26th April.

Police Checks

Police checks at the Vista Mar roundabout today.

Coronavirus Help

Anyone who thinks they have caught the virus can call 900112061

Please do not use 112 for assistance as this is the dedicated line.

Army Patrols

Army patrols are stopping people and checking where you live around Gran Tarajal.

Lockdown until 11th April

The Spanish government have announced that the lockdown will be extended until 11th April.

Coronavirus Advice - Do’s and Don’ts and Frequently Asked Questions.

What can and cannot be done during the alarm state?

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I can go outside?

The general recommendation is to stay home. You can only leave one by one - unless it is to accompany someone with disabilities or mobility problems - in the following cases.

Acquisition of food, pharmaceuticals and basic necessities.

Assistance to health centers.

Travel to the workplace to carry out your work, professional or business provision.

Return to the habitual place of residence.

Assistance and care for the elderly, minors, dependents, people with disabilities or especially vulnerable people.

Displacement to financial entities

Due to force majeure or a situation of need.

Any other activity of an analogous nature duly justified.

Can I use the car?

Private vehicles will be allowed to circulate on public roads to carry out the activities referred to in the previous section or to refuel at gas stations.

Can I go running or play sports?

No, not alone. It does not enter one of the justified assumptions to go out.

Will grocery stores, supermarkets and the like be open?

Yes, as an essential service.

What other establishments are open?

Food, beverages, products and essential goods

Pharmaceutical, medical, optical and orthopedic products establishments

Hygienic products

Hairdressers

Press and stationery

Automotive fuel

Tobacconists

Technological and telecommunications equipment

Pet food

Internet, telephone or correspondence commerce

Dry cleaners and laundries.

Did you say hairdressers?

Moncloa sources explain to eldiario.es that it must be borne in mind that it is a hygiene service used by many "elderly people with mobility problems".

In any case, it is recommended to follow the recommendations to avoid unnecessary movements and keep distances.

In the case of dry cleaners, the same sources explain that it is "essential in the work and maintenance of hospitals and other care centers."

Are supplies to grocery stores and supermarkets insured?

Yes, food distribution is considered an essential service and the arrival of basic products is coordinated with distribution platforms.

What rules must be followed to make the purchase?

Avoid crowds and keep a meter of distance between people. It is also prohibited to consume food in stores.

The permanence in commercial establishments whose opening is

permitted must be strictly necessary so that consumers can

purchase food and basic necessities.

Can I meet people on the street?

No. The decree recommends going outside one by one, unless it is to accompany someone who needs it, so you cannot stay to socialize on the street.

Can I take the children to the park?

No. It is recommended that children stay home. In fact, in cities like Madrid, parks have been closed and security forces urge pedestrians to abandon these recreational areas.

Can I go see my family member / friend / neighbor at their home?

No. It is recommended not to leave home to visit friends either, since this way the virus would spread and it is not an assumption that it falls within the exceptions of mobility.

But please don't stop talking to your loved ones on the phone, social networks, messages or video calls.

Can I visit my dependent relatives?

Yes, to guarantee the care they need. This is one of the cases in which home visits can be made.

I am a dependent person. Will the person assisting me come?

Yes, it is part of the essential services that are allowed.

Can I take my dog ​​for a walk?

Yes, maintaining distances and protection and security measures.

Taking pets out into the street is one of the exceptions to the restriction of use of public space.

Of course, from the Government they urge "use common sense", take pets for walks individually and that this is not used as a form of walk.

Can I go to bars and restaurants?

They are closed.

Can I go to the cinema or theater?

They are closed.

Are the library / museums / civic centers open? I can go?

They are closed.

Can journalists go outside to report?

Journalists will be able to move to carry out their work and continue to inform citizens of what is happening during this crisis.

Information is more necessary than ever and is a basic necessity, that's why at Onda Fuerteventura we inform you at the minute of everything that is happening.

Press kiosks will also remain open.

Can I go to mass and Can you attend a wake/funeral?

Attendance at places of worship and civil and religious ceremonies, including funerals, are conditioned on the adoption of organizational measures consisting of avoiding crowds of people, depending on the dimensions and characteristics of the places, in such a way as to guarantee attendees the possibility of respecting the distance between them of at least one meter.

Despite this, the Episcopal Conference recommends staying home and following the Eucharist on television or radio.

Will the shopping centers be open?

No, only those dedicated exclusively to food, hygiene or cleaning products or the spaces of the shopping centers dedicated to these products.

Can stores in general open?

No. All establishments considered non-essential are closed.

Can I buy food online?

Yes. The decree allows the delivery of food to your home and does not restrict online commerce, telephone or postal mailings.

I have a medical appointment. Can I go?

If it is not urgent, better postpone it. Although going to the doctor is one of the assumptions by which they are allowed to go outside, it is urged to release medical resources for those who need it most.

Does public transport work?

Yes. Transport services with consideration of public service and depending on the autonomous communities, maintain all their offer.

However, the power of both the minister and the competent regional and local authorities is reserved to "establish a percentage reduction in services, and other specific conditions of provision, if the health situation so advises."

And the rest of transports?

Those of medium distance remain at 50%. Regarding transfers between the Peninsula and non-peninsular territories and islands, "specific criteria" will be established.

Can I leave the city I am in?

The recommendation is not to leave home and avoid traveling. These are only allowed for basic necessities, such as moving to another city to take care of a dependent person, but not to go to our vacation residence, the beach or the mountains.

How long will this last?

At the moment these measures are in force for 15 days, although they may be "extended with the authorization of Congress if necessary".

The duration of the crisis is unknown. So for the time being, be patient and follow the authorities' recommendations to help stop the spread of the virus.

Can I be fined if I miss these rules?

Yes. Failure to comply or resistance to the orders of the competent authorities in the state of alarm will be punished in accordance with the Laws, in the terms established in article 10 of Organic Law 4/1981, of June 5.

I have symptoms, what do I do?

If you notice fever, cough, or breathing difficulties, call 112. Do not go to a medical center.

Message from the Board of Directors - Coronavirus

Dear owners,

Hereby, we inform you that from the Board of Directors we are permanently following the evolution of COVID 19 and adopting all the necessary protection measures for the safety of each one of you and that of our employees.

The priority right now is to ensure the SAFETY OF EVERYONE.

Therefore, the following measures and recommendations have been adopted:

1. Continuous cleaning service, until further orders, if there are changes, it will be reported.

2. The use of the elevator must be done individually.

3.- Avoid as much as possible, stay in common areas. Maintain the distance between each other, minimum one meter. 

4.- Do not go outside except as necessary. Use the elevator as necessary, the stairs will help you stay in shape.

Thank you all for your collaboration. This time more than ever, we must all stay together for the same cause. Receive a warm greeting Atte., The Board of Directors

Coronavirus

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As Spain, including the Canary Islands, is under a State of Alarm there are a lot of restrictions in place to restrict movement. The general advice is to stay at home.

A translation of the Real Decree published in the Official Bulletin about the Alarm State with all restrictions;

7. Limitation of Freedom of Circulation of People

During the period of State of Alarm people only can be in the public streets for the purpose of carrying out the following activities:-

a) Purchasing food, pharmaceutical products and items of essential need.

b) To visit medical centres, services, and health establishments.

c) To go to place of work to carry out professional or business work.

d) Return to habitual home.

e) Assistance and care of elderly, minors, dependents, disabled people or especially vulnerable people.

f) to go to financial or insurance institutions.

g) For extreme reasons or a situation of absolute need.

h) Whatever other various important activity that needs to be done individually, especially if with a disabled person or for whatever justifiable reasons

Annex

Relating to the activities of which opening to the public will remain suspended according to the provisions of article 10.3

Museums

Archives

Libraries

Monuments

Public Theatres

Public spaces and Leisure areas:

Theatre cafes

Circuses

Local Exhibitions

Party rooms

Restaurant- Show

Other places or installations similar to the above mentioned

Cutural and Artistic:

Auditoriums

Cinemas

Squares, bullfighting venues and facilities

Other venues and installations:

Conference Halls

Concert rooms

Exhibition rooms

Multi-use rooms

Sports:

Pubs or Closed venues

Football, rugby, baseball grounds and similar

Basketball, handball, volleyball grounds and similar

Clay pigeon shooting, and similar

Shooting galleries

Tennis courts and similar

Skating rinks, ice hockey, and similar

Swimming pools

Boxing, fighting, judo and similar places

Permanent circuits of motorbikes, cars and similar

All types of tracks such as dogs

Racket and squash courts and petanque

Sports centres

Bowling alleys and similar

Billiard halls and similar

Gyms

Athletic tracks

Stadiums

Other local places, installations and similar activities to the above

Open Spaces and Public Roads:

Running tracks

Cycling tracks, motorcycle tracks, car tracks and similar

Motorcross, trial bike tracks and similar

Nautical Exhibitions and use

Areonautical Exhibitions and use

Other places, installations, similar to the above

Recreational activities:

Of dance

Discos and Dance Halls

Youth halls

Sport/Leisure

Places of Enclosures , without spectators, intended for practice of sport for public use, in whatever manner

Games and Betting

Casinos

Betting establishments

Recreational rooms

Raffles and tombolas

Other places and installations similar to Games and Betting

Cultural and Leisure

Attraction parks, fairs and similar

Aquatic parks

Fair booths

Zoos

Childrens recreational parks

Open enclosures and Public Roads:

Processions and fiestas and cultural shows

Leisure and fun:

Individual bars

Bars without live music

Bars with live music

Hotels and Restaurants:

Tavernas and wine bars

Cafes, bars, cafe-bars and similar

Chocolate places, ice cream shops, tea rooms, bakeries and similar

Restaurants, self service restaurants and similar

Bars/Restaurants

Hotel bars and restaurants except to serve their existing guests

Banquet rooms

Terraces

Gran Tarajal Coronavirus closures

All bars and restaurants will close for 15 days commencing Monday 16th March due to Coronavirus 

Pool Closed

The Vista Mar community pool is now closed until further notice.