The Algarve Situation  Report Wednesday 1 JUNE 2022

Algarve with 6548 cases of covid-19 and 10 deaths between 17 and 23 May

Portugal recorded, between 17 and 23 May, 188,970 infections with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus , 230 deaths associated with covid-19 and an increase in admissions to infirmary and intensive care, while in the Algarve, 6548 cases and 10 deaths were recorded, he indicated. the Directorate-General for Health (DGS).

According to the DGS weekly epidemiological bulletin, compared to the previous week, there were 12,699 more cases of infection, with 38 more deaths in the comparison between the two periods.

As for hospital occupancy in mainland Portugal due to covid-19, the DGS started to release data on hospitalizations for the Monday before the report was published on Fridays.

Based on this criterion, the bulletin indicates that, last Monday, 1,842 people were hospitalized, 392 more than on the same day of the previous week, with 99 patients in intensive care units, 15 more.

According to data from the DGS, the seven-day incidence was, on Monday, at 1,835 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, having registered a growth of 7% in relation to the previous week, while the transmissibility index (Rt) of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 dropped from 1.23 to 1.13 nationally.

1,470 kilos of cocaine seized on the high seas

The Judiciary Police (PJ) intercepted a sailboat on the high seas with 47 bales of cocaine, in a total of 1,470 kilos, and detained two foreign men who were ordered into preventive detention, that police force revealed this Tuesday.

In a statement, the PJ explained that in recent days it launched an operation to combat transcontinental drug trafficking, which made it possible to locate and then intercept, on the high seas, a sailboat that was crossing the Atlantic Ocean.

“After the interception of that vessel and the carrying out of the competent searches on it, a total of 47 bales of cocaine were found with a total gross weight of about 1,470 kilos, which were seized together with various documentation and other objects of interest to the ongoing investigation,” this police force explained.

“Operation Iberia”, carried out through the National Unit to Combat Drug Trafficking, with the support of the Navy and the Air Force, also had the collaboration of the National Crime Agency (NCA) of the United Kingdom and the US agency. to combat drug trafficking (DEA).

The investigation underway in Portugal began following an exchange of information at the Centre for Analysis and Maritime Operations – Narcotics (MAOC-N)., based in Lisbon, the PJ also said.

Two men were on the intercepted vessel, both foreigners and experienced in navigation, who ended up being arrested, he added.

The detainees were presented to the competent judicial authorities and the most serious measure of coercion, preventive detention, was applied to them.

Two Algarve municipalities have the highest number of “Zero Pollution” beaches. 

The municipalities of Albufeira and Aljezur hold the largest number of “Zero Pollution” beaches in Portugal, out of a total of 58 beaches distinguished this year by the environmental association Zero, it was announced yesterday.

The two Algarve municipalities have a total of 10 beaches, five each, followed by Tavira, with four, and Alcobaça (District of Leiria), Faro, Porto Santo (Madeira), Sesimbra (district of Setúbal), Vila do Bispo and Vila do Porto (Santa Maria, Azores), with three each.

The environmental association Zero distinguished this year a total of 58 “Zero Pollution” beaches in 29 municipalities in Portugal, five more than in 2021, representing 9% of the total of the 643 bathing areas that will operate this season.

“On the positive side, it is worth mentioning the entry of five beaches in Albufeira, which did not have any last year, and the change from one to five beaches in Aljezur”, highlights the association, which released the list of distinguished beaches on the eve of the opening of more 211 bathing areas in Portugal.

According to the association, a “Zero Pollution” beach is one in which no microbiological contamination was detected in the analysis carried out on bathing water over the last three bathing seasons.

According to Zero, all beaches distinguished last year as “Zero Pollution” beaches are classified, under the legislation, as beaches with “excellent” water quality.

Clube Avô organises action to raise awareness of violence against the elderly.

Between 2013 and 2018, APAV recorded a total of 6,878 thousand cases of support for the elderly, in which 5,482 thousand were victims of crime and violence

The Lídia Jorge Municipal Library, in Albufeira , will host on the 9th of June, Thursday, the awareness-raising action “Violence Against the Elderly”, a clarification session whose main theme will be respect for the elderly. The event, organised by Clube Avô in partnership with the Portuguese Association for Victim Support (APAV) and the municipality of Albufeira, requires registration, so you must do so by calling 289 598 881/289 246 962 or by e-mail. mail at Clube.avo@cm-albufeira.pt , until June 7th.

The awareness-raising action promises to clarify all participants about the ways to treat a person in a vulnerable situation, the rights of victims and the consequences that these attitudes inevitably have on the health, well-being and quality of health of victims and family members.

Clube Avô was implemented with the aim of promoting active and healthy ageing, developing recreational activities and optimising opportunities for citizens at retirement age.

For more information, consult the website or social media of the municipality.

Portimao welcomes signature of declaration on climate change

Portimão was the city chosen to sign the “Declaration of Commitment for Adaptation and Mitigation of Climate Change in Water Services”, on June 1st, a document signed by municipalities and water sector management entities.

The signing of the document is scheduled for 10:30 am at the Companheira Wastewater Station, located in that municipality, the company Águas do Algarve announced in a statement. The commitment statement aims to “firm the intention of all those involved in the sector to implement adaptation and mitigation measures in the face of climate change, taking into account the circular economy, the improvement of water and energy efficiency, as well as the reduction of current vulnerability and future to their effects”.

The document is the result of the work of the specialised committee on adaptation to climate change of the Portuguese Association for Water Distribution and Drainage (APDA) and already has the support of the Portuguese Environment Agency and the National Association of Portuguese Municipalities.

Food Bank collects 114 tons of food in the Algarve

The Food Bank Against Hunger collected 114 tons of food during the weekend in which the national campaign took place, which totaled 1,695 tons in the country.

“We made 72 tons more than in May 2019, 4.4% more, despite the increase in prices” of food, in the current context, said the president of the Portuguese Federation of Food Banks Against Hunger, Isabel Jonet.

“The Portuguese are extraordinary. It’s touching,” she pointed out.

The food collected will begin to be distributed as early as next week, helping to meet the food needs of around 400,000 people, supported by 2,600 institutions, either through food baskets or through prepared meals served in homes. , day care centres, home support, social canteens, among others, said the official in a statement.

The most donated foods were non-perishable products, such as milk, rice, olive oil, pasta, sugar, breakfast cereals, crackers, grains and beans, he added.

As for requests for help, Isabel Jonet said they are increasing, “not only by people, but also by institutions, because many have not yet seen their agreements with Social Security renegotiated and have to respond in the valences of homes and day care centres, making the food, and everything is more expensive”.

Food collection promoted by Food Banks returned this weekend to supermarkets, in the first campaign after the confinement imposed by the covid-19 pandemic, involving around 40,000 volunteers.

Until June 5th, the “Ajuda de Vale” campaign is also running, with vouchers available in all supermarkets, each with a specific bar code, corresponding to the food selected for donation, whose value is added at the time of payment, or at the time of payment. ‘ site ‘, an ‘online’ donation portal.

In December 2021, the 21 Food Banks managed to raise 1,680 tons of food, which contributed to the feeding of more than 380,000 people with proven deficiencies, identified by the approximately 2,500 institutions and entities operating in the field, accompanied by the Food Bank of the respective region. , according to data from the Portuguese Federation of Food Banks Against Hunger.

“We thank all those who participated, donating food and volunteering. Once again, the Portuguese generously and enthusiastically accepted the challenge of the Food Banks and continued to feed this idea, contributing with their individual help to give great collective help to the 400 thousand people who still face food shortages, despite the context inflation that we are currently experiencing”, highlighted Isabel Jonet, in the same note.#

More than a ton of sardines seized in Portimão

The National Republican Guard ( GNR ) seized on Thursday, May 26, more than a ton of sardines in the municipality of Portimão for exceeding the daily catch limit and for lack of traceability, announced the security force.

The seizure was carried out by the Coastal Control Unit, through the Portimão Coastal Control Sub-detachment, and took place within the scope of an inspection action at the Portimão auction house.

One thousand kilos of sardines (Sardina pilchardus) were detected, which were seized for exceeding the daily catch limit and another 120 for lack of traceability, since it was not possible to determine their origin, “therefore constituting a danger to public health”, according to the communiqué.

Two administrative infraction notices were drawn up and after a sanitary check, the thousand kilos of sardines were put up for sale at auction “for guaranteeing conditions for human consumption”, while the rest was donated to the Lagos Zoo.

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