FAQs about COVID-19 with Dr. Perea
We have visited (having booked a prior appointment) the consultation office of Doctor Perea, General Practitioner at Clínica La Siesta, to inquire about certain aspects of COVID-19. He receives us very kindly in his office, which is spacious, airy, bright, and austere. We would say that he keeps a somewhat "sui generis" order of things. [...]
Vitamin D: to take or not to take?
It is an undeniable fact that in the times of the COVID-19 pandemic we went out much less, trying to avoid contact with other humans. Now that summer is over, we may be going out even less. However, staying at home longer than usual can contribute to the decrease in the levels of vitamin D [...]
The COVID-19 kit: top 5 things to have you covered
In the following article we have compiled the 5 essential things that should be in your COVID-19 kit in the times of the pandemic. Find out what they are, their importance, and how it is best to use them. Face Masks Of course, the first on our list are the face masks. Nowadays here in Spain, it is mandatory to [...]
The 5 differences between rapid test and PCR
How many tests are there? What are the differences between one test and the other? Which one is the most effective? Which one suits me best? Today, there are only two ways to test for coronavirus: a rapid test and a PCR. This article should help you answer all the above questions and explain in [...]
CORONAVIRUS IMPACT
Currently, the big question is what will the New Normal be like? Everyone knows that the COVID-19 pandemic will not go unnoticed. Its consequences await us at the economic and social levels. Furthermore, the medical community warns of the probability of the second wave of infections. These are all large-scale events, however, one should not forget [...]
BEWARE: THE CORONAVIRUS
What you need to know about the Coronavirus The new COVID-19 coronavirus is spreading rapidly around the world. Spain is now one of the countries most affected by this disease. Today, on the 12th of March 2020, there are about 3000 infected. Whereas on the 11th of March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared that the [...]
MEDICINES THAT MIGHT AFFECT YOUR DRIVING
Traffic Department warns the drivers about the side effects of certain medicines It is known that almost all medicines have side effects. They might be something minor like a mild headache or even not affect you at all. However, when it comes to driving, one should be extremely careful. According to the Spanish Traffic Department, [...]
POST-BREXIT DRIVING IN SPAIN
POST-BREXIT DRIVING IN SPAIN On the 31st of January 2020, Britain has officially left the EU. Luckily, the two parties were able to reach an agreement which now allows the British citizens to exchange their driving licences to Spanish ones until the 31st of December 2020. It is only starting the 1st of January of [...]
BRITISH DRIVING LICENCE EXCHANGE
On the 27th of January 2020, Clínica La Siesta, together with N332.es, participated in the event organised by the U3A association (University of the Third Age) to clarify all issues related to the exchange of the driving licence that British citizens might have. One of the very important questions that arises for Britons with a [...]
THE EFFECTS OF BREXIT
What does Brexit mean for UK citizens residing in Spain? Here is a summary of the main points that you should be interested in. According to Lucía Abellán (El País), by September 2019, there were almost 366,000 Britons officially residing in Spain. This means that there is an important amount of people who are going to [...]
