Madeira Situation Report Wednesday 18th August 2021
By Daniel Fernandes
There were 246 new Covid-19 cases, 187 recoveries and no deaths from Covid-19 in Madeira since the previous Madeira Situation Report. On Wednesday, there were 30 new Covid-19 cases (3 imported cases – 1 from Florida, 1 from the UK and 1 from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region & 27 cases of local transmission) and 23 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital increased to 8, 1 of whom was in intensive care.
On Thursday, there were 31 new Covid-19 cases (3 imported cases from the UK & 28 cases of local transmission) and 27 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital decreased to 7 and no patients were in intensive care.
On Friday, there were 45 new Covid-19 cases (11 imported cases – 5 from the UK, 3 from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region, 2 from Southern Region and 1 from the Azores & 34 cases of local transmission) and 14 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital increased 9 and no patients were in intensive care.
On Saturday, there were 39 new Covid-19 cases (7 imported cases – 1 from France and 6 from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region & 32 cases of local transmission) and 33 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital remained the same as the day before.
On Sunday, there were 42 new Covid-19 cases (7 imported cases – 2 from the UK, 1 from Russia and 4 from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region & 35 cases of local transmission) and 24 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital remained the same, although there was 1 patient in intensive care.
On Monday, there were 34 new Covid-19 cases (7 imported cases – 2 from France, 1 from Spain, 1 from the Netherlands, 1 from the UK and 2 from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region & 27 cases of local transmission) and 36 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital decreased to 7, 1 of whom was in intensive care.
And on Tuesday, there were 25 new Covid-19 cases (9 imported cases – 3 from the UK, 2 from Switzerland, 2 from Ukraine and 2 from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region & 16 cases of local transmission) and 30 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital increased to 10, 2 of whom were in intensive care.
There were 308 active cases on Tuesday, of which 58 had been imported while the other 250 cases had been a result of local transmission. As of Tuesday, there had been 10,789 cases, 10,406 recoveries and 75 deaths.
On Tuesday, there were 69 patients in isolation in a dedicated hotel, 229 patients in isolation in their own accommodation and 10 patients in hospital, 2 of whom were in intensive care.
On the same day, there were 175 suspected cases under epidemiological investigation and analysis, which were all linked to patients who tested positive for Covid-19, to calls made to the SRS24 helpline, to referrals by SESARAM (Madeira Regional Health Service) and to airport screening.
There were 45,672 travellers under monitoring by the health authorities. Monitoring is being carried out through the ‘MadeiraSafe’ app. There were also 590 people, who had contact with positive cases, being monitored by the health authorities of several Madeira municipalities and of Porto Santo.
As for Covid-19 testing on passengers who had arrived at Funchal and Porto Santo airports, 289,959 samples had been collected until Tuesday (at 15h30). By Tuesday, 573,627 samples from RT-PCR tests had been processed in the Autonomous Region of Madeira.
The SRS 24 helpline (Regional Health Service – 800 24 24 20) received 1,009 calls in the last 7 days. Overall, it had received 60,801 calls.
The Covid-19 mental health helpline (Linha de Acompanhamento Psicológico da Direção Regional de Saúde – 291 212 399 – available every day from 09h00 to 21h00), which was set up to provide emotional and mental support to anyone in Madeira received 15 calls in the last 7 days. Overall, it has received 3,816 calls.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/08/11/30-novos-casos-de-covid-19-23-recuperados-98-suspeitos/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/08/12/31-novos-casos-de-covid-19-27-recuperados-91-suspeitos/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/08/13/45-novos-casos-de-covid-19-14-recuperados-131-suspeitos/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/08/16/34-novos-casos-de-covid-19-36-recuperados-68-suspeitos/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/08/17/25-novos-casos-de-covid-19-hoje-30-recuperados-175-suspeitos/
Covid-19 vaccination update
As of August 15th, a total of 340,605 Covid-19 vaccine doses (189,763 1st doses & 167,012 2nd doses/full vaccinations) had been administered in the Autonomous Region of Madeira since the start of the Covid-19 vaccination campaign on December 31st. This means that by that day, 75% of the archipelago’s population had been administered the 1st vaccine dose and 66% of the population had been fully vaccinated. A total of of 16,063 Covid-19 vaccine doses (6,737 1st doses & 10,948 2nd doses/full vaccinations) were administered in the week before August 15th.
The plan for this week is to continue to administer Covid-19 vaccines throughout the Region. The highlight will be the inoculation of youths (aged 12 or above) in all vaccination centres.
Two shipments of Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines arrived in Funchal (15,000 doses on August 12th & 17,550 doses on August 14th). These shipments will allow the regional Covid-19 vaccination campaign to continue.
According to a real-time Covid-19 vaccination tracker, 76.03% of the Region’s population have been administered 1 vaccine dose while 66.94% of the population have been fully vaccinated.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/08/12/mais-15-mil-vacinas-da-pfizer-chegaram-hoje-a-regiao/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/08/14/mais-17-550-vacinas-da-pfizer-chegaram-hoje-a-regiao/
https://web.sesaram.pt/COVID19_INFO
Warning on growing number of Covid-19 cases in Porto Santo
The number of Covid-19 cases has been growing on the island of Porto Santo. On August 15th, there were 49 active cases on the island and only 2 of them were from Porto Santo residents. The average age of those infected is 16-17 and most of them are on the island without their parents. Rogério Correia, the island’s health delegate, severely criticised their behaviour and appealed for parents to “control” their children. He said most of them are on the island without their parents.
And Miguel Albuquerque, the President of Madeira’s Regional Government, acknowledged the situation on the island is “complicated”. He has asked the Police to reinforce compliance with the rules on distancing, the use of face masks and the curfew, and warned that more fines will be handed out for non-compliance. He fears the Porto Santo population, businesses and businesspeople will be affected if the Covid-19 situation worsens and said Funchal is already being affected by the outbreak in Porto Santo.
Despite the current Covid-19 situation in Porto Santo, Albuquerque assured the situation is under control and that there is no need to introduce additional policies and restrictions, the chains of transmission are being monitored and some families have even had their holidays ruined due to mandatory isolation. He highlighted the low number of patients in hospital and the growing rate of Covid-19 vaccination among young people.
https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/138018/Casos_de_covid-19_disparam_no_Porto_Santo_
Extra ferry services between Madeira and Porto Santo
Porto Santo Line (a ferry company) announced it will have extra ferry services connecting the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo on September 1st. The aim is to allow passengers to have more time to enjoy their stay in Porto Santo. This will be the timetable on September 1st:
Funchal – Porto Santo: 08h00 & 15h00 (extra service)
Porto Santo – Funchal: 11h30 (extra service) & 19h00
Passengers can amend their reservations at no additional cost by visiting one of the branches:
– Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades Madeirenses, number 20, Funchal – Monday to Friday (08h30-18h00 & Saturday (09h00-13h00)- Estrada Monumental, number 175 C, Funchal – Monday to Sunday (09h00-12h30 & 14h00-20h00)
– Rua D. Estevão de Alencastre, Loja 6/7, Porto Santo – Mondato to Friday (09h00-12h30 & 14h00-18h00)
Alternatively, passengers can also call 291 210 300 (Monday to Friday – 09h00-12h30 & 14h00-18h00) or email infopsl@gruposousa.pt
Around 250 personnel deployed to respond to potential forest fires
On August 16th, around 250 personnel had been deployed in order to be ready to respond to potential forest fires. There were 24 fire vehicles crewed by 3 people and each surveillance tower was manned by 2 people. There were patrol teams in each municipality. In addition, several entrances to mountain and leisure areas were closed.
Power cut
Empresa de Electricidade da Madeira (Madeira power supplier) announced there will be power cuts due to planned work on the electricity supply network. These works cannot be postponed and will take place in the following day and places:
CAMPANÁRIO
August 20th – 09h00 to 12h00
– Pinheiro (partial)
– Estrada do Pedregal (between number 1 and number 26)
– Rua Comandante Camacho de Freitas (between number 552 and 1070)
FUNCHAL
August 21st – 14h00 to 19h00
– Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades Madeirenses, 32 (NOS & MEO)
However, power could be restored during the time frame mentioned above. So, for safety purposes, it should be assumed that there will be power at any time during this period of time.
If necessary, customers can contact the free Customer Support Service (Serviço de Apoio ao Cliente): 800 221 187.