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Why Son Llàtzer Is Feeling the Pressure in Mallorca

Son Llàtzer Hospital in Mallorca is expanding capacity as rising flu cases put more pressure on emergency care.

Published: April 22, 2026
K Variant: Reality Check - How dangerous is the severe flu wave for Mallorca?

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Why is Son Llàtzer Hospital under more pressure during the Mallorca flu wave?

Son Llàtzer has had to expand bed capacity because the number of flu cases is rising and more patients need assessment or treatment at the same time. When infections spread quickly, emergency departments can become crowded even if only a share of cases are severe.

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