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Menorca at the beginning of the pandemic<\/h2>\n

This article records the situation and impressions experienced in Menorca in March 2020, during the first weeks of the pandemic. It is preserved as a historical account rather than a source of current health information.<\/p>\n

For now, the conclusions we can draw from the passage of the Coronavirus through Menorca<\/strong> are very encouraging:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Living in Menorca is an advantage in the face of a pandemic or a global catastrophe<\/strong>. For the moment, and it seems that the statistics remain stable, Menorca has one of the lowest rates of infection in Spain<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n
  2. Cutting off access to the island to protect it from further infection is easier and quicker than on a peninsula or even a larger island<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  3. The vast majority of the island’s population has demonstrated a high degree of civility and commitment. There have been no shortages or public disturbances that have disrupted coexistence<\/strong>. In the supermarkets, there are no breakdowns in stock and you are served in an orderly and safe manner.<\/li>\n
  4. Our health system seems to be well measured and does not report any cases of bottle-necks<\/strong>. Dependent elderly people are being cared for as usual and receive medication at home.<\/li>\n
  5. Enduring long term home confinement in Menorca is much more bearable<\/strong> and less stressful than having to spend it in a city.<\/li>\n
  6. Our communications system has proven to be robust<\/strong> as it has supported an exponential increase in internet connections throughout the day.<\/li>\n
  7. Menorcan society has been completely dedicated to helping out in every way possible<\/strong><\/a>. Companies and individuals from Menorca have donated material and equipment to Insalud (the health service).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

     <\/p>\n

    This will soon pass, lots of encouragement to everyone from Menorca.<\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    A historical perspective<\/h2>\n

    All figures and circumstances mentioned relate specifically to 2020. For present-day island news, see the latest articles on our Menorca blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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