NIBS EXTRA

Mask free

THE Minister of Health Carolina Darias has confirmed that the requirement to use masks on public transport was no longer necessary from Wednesday, February 8. The change means that no masks will need to be worn on aeroplanes, buses and trains, however, remain mandatory in health centres, hospitals and pharmacies.

Health centres

TORRECARDENAS University Hospital has joined the healthcare excellence programme. The Andalucian Health Service is maintaining its commitment to promoting excellence in care in healthcare centres through the Programme for the Implementation of Good Practices in Centres Committed to Excellence in Care which has incorporated new centres in the region.

Designer shoes

PATRICIA ROSALES, designer from Almeria, has shoed for Kylie Minogue, Beyonce and Madonna, as well as for clients in Saudi Arabia, Dubai and Russia. A couple of years ago she turned her career around with Starlei, the brand under which she sells her ‘hybrid between a luxury shoe and an espadrille’.

Not alone

THE Andalucian Regional Government and pharmacists join forces as an antidote to combat the unwanted loneliness of people over 55 in Andalucia. This agreement aims to identify people in a possible situation of unwanted loneliness and offer them the possibility of improving their quality of life.

Fibre project

SPAIN’S Telefonica has been awarded a contract to supply the fibre optic connection for the Spanish­German Astronomical Observatory of Calar Alto, in Almeria, for just over €2m. The project is financed with ‘Next Generation’ funds and the award process has been managed by Red.es.

ONE local singing group is inviting new members to try something new this year while meeting new friends. All Aloud choir is welcoming singers old and new to join regular practices in Albox.

There are no auditions to join the group and skills like reading music are not required either. In the group’s own words, “If you sing in the shower or sing along to the radio then you are qualified to be an All Aloud member.”