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THE spread of Coronovirus has prompted Sanysol de Velez-Malaga nursing home to suspend family visits as a ‘protective and precautionary’ measure. The decision also includes a ban on elderly residents leaving the home, with the exception of medical appointments. The announcement was made on Monday, March 9, when Director, Carmen Gález, explained that suppliers have also been asked not to enter the premises and to leave any merchandise in a designated area for collection by staff. She added: “We are going beyond the measures put in place by health authorities and our families understand this.” Elderly people are one of the ‘most at risk groups,’ and as such, nursing
PROTEST: A demonstration by the region’s farmers and unions, scheduled to take place in Motril next week, has been postponed amid virus fears.
CREDIT: Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias Granada Facebook
homes in the province have been putting in place protocols recommended by the Ministry of Health, with most allowing restricted visits. Sanysol nursing home, however, has opted to ap-
ply its own ‘extraordinary measures’ in the interests of its residents and their families. Meanwhile, fears over the spread of the virus has forced agricultural organisations to postpone a ma-
Missing Maria CEREMONY: Motril Town Hall remembers Spain’s missing people. MARIA TERESA FERNÁNDEZ, who disappeared from Motril in August 2000, was remembered by family, residents of Motril and the town hall last week. The council held an official ceremony to remember Spain’s missing people, with a special mention of Maria who vanished almost 20 years ago, aged just 18. Mayor, Luisa María García Chamorro, said: “Maria’s relatives are here today, re-
ceiving all of our love, and have for 20 years been one of the greatest examples of strength and dignity. And this is because they have never given up.” Reading the institutional manifesto on the steps of the town hall, which was illuminated in green, the mayor highlighted the plight of thousands of families across Spain who remain hopeful of finding their lost loved ones, while searching for answers.
jor demonstration in Motril in protest against the ‘unsustainable situation the industry is going through.’ ASAJA, COAG and UPA, together with Cooperatives Agro-alimentary of Granada, ECOHAL and Infaoliva,
have all agreed the ‘Unfair Competition, No’ protest on Thursday, March 19, will be rescheduled. A date is yet to be confirmed, but the groups confirmed a demonstration will take place, to “try
to alleviate the serious damage suffered by the sector.” Motril Town Hall has also cancelled a solidarity event in aid of Parkinson Motril Costa because of the outbreak and potential health risks. A Facebook post reads: “For reasons beyond our control, we are forced to postpone this Sunday’s solidarity lunch (March 15). We will inform you of the new date, sorry for any inconvenience caused.” The Spanish government has set up an official virus response page with updates : http://www.san.gva.es/ coronavirus And World Health Organisation (WHO) advice can be found at: https://www.who.int/emer gencies/diseases/novelcoronavirus-2019/advicefor-public.