Coronavirus in Fuerteventura - Discussion

[Catlover]

I applaud Fuerteventura for the measures taken: effective isolation of the immigrants, home isolation and recently the introduced insurance for travelers. Regarding the insurance: I can't find this on any holiday package website in NL yet. A shame, because it could help people to choose for a Canary holiday. So, some work left for the tourist office.

In contrast, just landed at Stansted a few minutes ago, masks seem optional for many and when I asked Border Force why they didn’t check my quarantine forms I was told they check 1 in 5. So don’t bother to fill one in and plead ignorance if you get stopped.

I want people to take their own responsibility: the rules are clear. Legally, wearing a mask is not an option, but (in certain circumstances) a duty. Enforcement and fines should be applicable, but are depending on capacity of Police/douane. So, sampling is a normal measure.

I'm required to fill in an electronicnic form at https://www.spth.gob.es/create and also twice (to and from) a dutch health form.

[Spitfire58]

Hi John,
It does seem high but the info from the surveys seem legit & we all know that pretty much all countries have been under reporting. Paart of this was info from undertakers as well. Does make you think though 🤔🤔

[el caballo hambriento]

High rate of positives for the under 30s age group in several countries.  I think that Governments need to use social media effectively to get the message across to this age group about how they need to behave.   It is the main way to influence them.

[Jason W]

Not a Coronavirus question as such so please feel free to move. Just wondering in view of current pandemic, Brexit etc if any benefits or even if it is possible to become more “Spanish”. Obviously property owners have an NIE number, but as part of possible future transition to applying for residency maybe ? Mention was made of a certificate (empadronamiento). I know the whole residency question has been addressed in other posts, it would be nice to be kind of resident but not quite if you follow. It might have advantages further down the line.

[Cotillo_Tom]

Hi Jason, I will answer you only briefly here, as your question should be posted on another thread (eg Residency), but I'm sure Sam will move it soon.

If you want to be in fuerteventura for more than 90 days in any 12 month period,  you need to apply for what is incorrectly called Residency. It used to be a certificate that you were a citizen of an EU country, but that recently changed to TIE with Brexit nearby. 

You will find lots of information if you go to the topic paperwork. 

The Empadron is when you register with the local council and you get on the electoral register (but you can only vote in local elections now, not European or National). It is often needed for many transactions and it can also qualify for the discounted travel to mainland Spain etc. 

Again, search other topics and you will find information. Be aware that since my postings on both topics, you now need to do everything by prior appointment. 

Tom.

[Jason W]

Thanks Tom, just been reading the original thread.

[Spitfire58]

Not to split hairs Tom but it is 90 days in 180 not in a 12 month period 😁

[OMR + MIN]

What a lot of new cases cropping up every day now, very sad news. We have done so well until just recently.

People on the Island are still not taking this seriously. Who & WHY NOT? 

The rest of us are still continuing to do our very best whilst others it seems flaunt the rules mixing in huge numbers together.

What will make them realise?
 
Any suggestions. Is is travelling people or local residents?

Disappointing   Sorry for the downer. Never give up 

[Archer]

Disappointing for sure. I guess with 1000 active cases just a short ferry ride away in Gran Canaria, and Madrid raging, it is not surprising.

As well as imported cases, like most places, family get togethers also play a big part.

Maybe inter region travel restrictions may be the next step??

[Ducks]

Disappointing, but it's happening everywhere. People are just so fed up that they're willing to risk themselves and others— even most of the people I know who were taking it seriously a few months ago are now at the "to hell with it, let's get it and get it over with" stage. I think it's the combination of big numbers of positive cases with low numbers of hospitalisation/dying, people are thinking "oh, it's not as bad as we thought" or "it's mutated to become milder". The various tourist boards advertising staycations isn't helping, either. People spending Money to holiday and finding many facilities cut back are not going to be in the mindset to be careful and cautious, they're going to be ticked off and looking to get the value of their trip one way or another— drinking, meeting people, doing things, etc. 

Meanwhile, I haven't done anything since March besides grocery and essential travel. Frustrating to be restricting yourself for six months only to have it all undone by lax rules, lax enforcement of rules, and people being selfish twits.