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Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar says it notes the statement from the Spanish Minister of the Interior, Snr Fernando Grande Marlaska, in relation to the re-introduction of controls at Spain’s internal Schengen frontiers, that is to say, Spain’s frontiers with Portugal and France.
Read more: Picardo - Frontier Restrictions Are Proportional, Not Political
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The new law, which will come into effect tomorrow, is designed to protect the elderly from exposure to the virus. It generally prohibits the elderly, from leaving their place of residence, unless they are going to purchase food, medical supplies or to work.
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Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar have said it has been overwhelmed with the number of people who are coming forward to volunteer their assistance during this time.
Read more: Government Sets up Co-ordinating Centre for Anyone Wishing to Volunteer
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As part of the GHA’s continuing plans to address the COVID-19 challenges that lie ahead, the Director of Nursing and the Gibraltar Ambulance Service, Ms Sandra Gracia, together with Professor Ian Peate, the Head of the School of Health Studies, have introduced an intensive six-day training course for 35 members of clinical staff within the GHA.
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The Director for Public Health has today advised new criteria for self-isolation.
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As a result of further measures announced this weekend, the public counter at the Department of Education will close as from 3pm on Monday 16th March 2020.
Read more: Dept of Education Closes Public Counter & Launches Website
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Her Majesty's Government of Gibraltar notes the headlines appearing in regional online reporting outlets that suggest that the President of the Junta de Andalusia, Snr Juan Manuel Moreno Bonilla has called for the closure of the frontier between Gibraltar and Spain.
Read more: Junta President Confirms that he has NOT Called for Frontier Closure
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, Gibraltar Cultural Services will be postponing the Gibraltar Drama Festival. The event was scheduled to take place as from tomorrow, Monday 16th March to Friday 20th March 2020.
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In view of the developing situation with COVID-19 HM Government of Gibraltar will temporarily suspend all normal route bus services provided by the Gibraltar Bus Company as from Monday 16th March 2020.
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Further to the Chief Minister's statement last night, Her Majesty's Government of Gibraltar notes the terms of Decree of today's date issued by the Spanish Government, declaring and setting out in detail the terms of the State of Emergency which will apply in Spain from midnight on Monday the 16th March and, in particular, the restrictions on movement which will arise as a result.
Read more: Her Majesty's Government of Gibraltar Notes the Details of Spanish Government‘s Decree
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The Chief Minister of Gibraltar, the Hon Fabian Picardo QC MP, met today with representatives of the NASUWT, Unite and the GGCA at No6 Convent Place.
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The Cabinet has decided, on the advice of the Director of Public Health and the acting Medical Director of the Gibraltar Health Authority, that all catering establishments (other than in hotels) should shut completely to the public as from Monday.
Read more: Restaurants to Close Completely on the Advice of Public Health Professionals
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In preparation for a surge on 190 calls requesting Emergency Ambulances during a COVID-19 crisis the Gibraltar Ambulance Service (GAS) will implement its Surge Management Plan.
Read more: Gibraltar Ambulance Service Surge Management Plan
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Further meetings of the COVID-19 Core Group have taken place. The Cabinet also met this afternoon on the return of the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister from London.
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The Directors of Gibraltar Community Care Ltd have decided to follow the Gibraltar Government’s lead in attempting to reduce the coronavirus impact and will close its offices to the public as from Wednesday 18 March 2020.
Read more: Gibraltar Community Care will Close its Offices to Reduce Impact of COVID-19
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HM Government of Gibraltar has made the difficult decision to close all bars, restaurants and nightclubs from 8:00pm nightly, starting today as a measure to slow the spread of coronavirus COVID-19.
Read more: Government of Gibraltar Closes all Bars, Restaurants and Nightclubs
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In light of reports that the President of Spain is expected to declare a State of Emergency at 1430hrs CET, the Chief Minister is convening the Cabinet for 1800hrs today to assess the implications this may have for Gibraltar, if any.
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The Chief Minister of Gibraltar, the Hon Fabian Picardo QC MP, has today agreed with the Deputy Chief Minister, the Hon Dr Joseph Garcia MP, the Leader of the Opposition, the Hon Dr Keith Azopardi QC MP and Independent MP, the Hon Marlene Hassan Nahon MP, that the Referendum on Abortion convened for next Thursday the 19th of March should be postponed.
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The PCC is working hard to ensure that patients and staff are protected from possibly contracting COVID-19; as such they are endeavouring to provide some face to face services by telephone instead, and by using the support of agencies outside the PCC such as Pharmacies.
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The Gibraltar Health Authority has now taken affirmative action as a precautionary measure, to protect patients and staff during this phase of containment of the COVID -19 virus (Coronavirus) in order to prevent potential spread.