Updated on 13/05/2026. Eight verified official updates on health, mobility, air transport, sport, culture and education in Valencia and the Valencian Community.
Editorial summary
Public-health monitoring and hospital equipment lead this edition, alongside transport planning, airport figures, Valencian pilota, museum activities, inclusive education and municipal sports awards.
Bulletin index
- Health: Third hantavirus PCR test for the woman under monitoring in Alicante is negative
- Health: La Fe renews hospital beds and patient lifts with an investment of more than €4.6 million
- Mobility and planning: Regional government to propose a plan to unblock Dénia’s ring-road project
- Air transport: April passenger figures renew calls to expand Valencia and Alicante airports
- Sport: Regional government reiterates support for the 2026 professional individual pilota championships
- Culture: Museums mark International Museum Day with extended hours and special activities
- Education: Education to open 36 additional UECO classrooms for the 2026–27 school year
- Sport: Valencia City Council presents awards to the city’s leading athletes
Health
Third hantavirus PCR test for the woman under monitoring in Alicante is negative
What happened: The woman remains asymptomatic and is now treated as a contact. Under the updated national protocol, another PCR test will be performed seven days after admission while she remains under hospital monitoring.
Who may be affected: the patient and close contacts, healthcare teams and people following official public-health information in Alicante.
What readers can do: Follow instructions from the healthcare team and rely on updates from the Ministry of Health and the Valencian health authorities.
What to check: test timetable, current clinical status, applicable protocol and official public-health updates.
La Fe renews hospital beds and patient lifts with an investment of more than €4.6 million
What happened: The contract covers 1,037 beds and eight patient lifts, with phased deliveries through 2028. The equipment is intended for inpatient wards, critical care and maternity areas to improve patient and staff safety and comfort.
Who may be affected: patients, relatives, clinical staff and users of Hospital La Fe’s inpatient, critical-care and maternity services.
What readers can do: Check hospital notices if works or equipment replacement temporarily affect a ward or service.
What to check: delivery timetable, affected units, total investment, equipment specifications and official hospital updates.
Mobility and planning
Regional government to propose a plan to unblock Dénia’s ring-road project
What happened: The regional government plans to propose a Special Plan developed with Dénia City Council. The proposal would address the ring-road access while respecting municipal planning powers and negotiating each stage with the council.
Who may be affected: Dénia residents, road users, nearby businesses, landowners and the regional and municipal planning authorities.
What readers can do: Follow the planning procedure and any public-information or consultation periods before drawing conclusions about the final route.
What to check: proposed route, planning stage, division of responsibilities, public consultation and approved timetable.
Air transport
April passenger figures renew calls to expand Valencia and Alicante airports
What happened: Both airports recorded double-digit annual passenger growth in April. Valencia Airport handled 1,150,985 passengers, 10.7% more than in April 2025, according to the figures cited by the regional government.
Who may be affected: passengers, airport workers, airlines, nearby residents and businesses connected with tourism and air transport.
What readers can do: Check Aena’s official traffic statistics and distinguish current operations from expansion proposals that still require decisions and approvals.
What to check: official passenger figures, proposed capacity changes, environmental and planning procedures and implementation timetable.
Sport
Regional government reiterates support for the 2026 professional individual pilota championships
What happened: The championships cover the professional escala i corda and raspall disciplines under the President of the Generalitat Trophy. The presentation highlighted the competition’s role in promoting Valencian pilota.
Who may be affected: professional players, clubs, organisers, pilota supporters and venues hosting championship matches.
What readers can do: Check the official fixture list, venues, times, ticket arrangements and any schedule changes before attending.
What to check: competition calendar, participating players, match venues, access and organiser updates.
Culture
Museums mark International Museum Day with extended hours and special activities
What happened: From 14 to 18 May, the Museum of Fine Arts of Valencia planned special visits, live music, dance and activities for different audiences. Other regional museums and heritage services also announced guided visits, routes and a photographic challenge.
Who may be affected: museum visitors, families, schools, cultural organisations and people planning to attend the announced activities.
What readers can do: Check each museum’s current programme, opening hours, accessibility and whether advance booking is required.
What to check: dates, venue, opening hours, booking or admission conditions and last-minute programme changes.
Education
Education to open 36 additional UECO classrooms for the 2026–27 school year
What happened: The additional specialist classrooms are intended to support pupils with special educational needs. Each UECO classroom is planned to have therapeutic-pedagogy, speech-and-language and special-education staff, plus specific technology and materials.
Who may be affected: pupils with special educational needs, families, teachers, school leadership teams and education support services.
What readers can do: Check which schools receive classrooms, the admission and assessment arrangements and official guidance for families.
What to check: participating schools, staffing, pupil eligibility, opening timetable and resources assigned to each classroom.
Sport
Valencia City Council presents awards to the city’s leading athletes
What happened: The municipal awards recognise athletes and sporting achievements associated with Valencia. The official city notice provides the award categories, recipients and context for the ceremony.
Who may be affected: award recipients, sports clubs, federations, families and people following sport in Valencia.
What readers can do: Consult the municipal announcement for the complete list of recipients and the criteria or categories used.
What to check: award categories, recipients, organising body, ceremony date and official municipal information.