Madeira Situation Report March 2021 | Safe Communities Portugal

Madeira Situation Report, Wednesday 31^st March 2021, by our Special Correspondent.
Covid-19 update
There were 111 new Covid-19 cases, 173 recoveries and no deaths from Covid-19 in Madeira since the previous Madeira Situation Report.
On Saturday, there were 41 new Covid-19 cases (all cases of local transmission) and 36 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital increased to 24, 5 of whom were in intensive care.
On Sunday, there were 22 new Covid-19 cases (from 1 passenger who had arrived from Poland, 1 passenger who had arrived from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region and 20 cases of local transmission) and 26 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital was still 17, 4 of whom were in intensive care.
On Monday, there were 24 new Covid-19 cases (from 1 passenger who had arrived from Northern Portugal and 23 cases of local transmission) and 35 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital was still 17, 4 of whom were in intensive care.
And on Tuesday, there were 24 new Covid-19 cases (from 2 passengers who had arrived from Germany and 22 cases of local transmission) and 76 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital decreased to 15, 4 of whom were intensive care.
There are currently 426 active cases, of which 19 had been imported while the other 407 cases had been a result of local transmission. As of Tuesday, there had been 8,356 cases, 7,859 recoveries and 71 deaths.
On Tuesday, there were 22 patients in isolation in a dedicated hotel, 389 patients in isolation in their own accommodation and 17 patients in Covid-19 units, 4 of whom were in the Covid-19 Intensive Care Unit.
There are currently 89 suspected cases under epidemiological investigation and analysis, which are 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.
At the moment, 8,957 travellers are under monitoring by the health authorities. Monitoring is being carried out through the ‘MadeiraSafe’ app. There are also 751 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, 175,958 samples had been collected until Tuesday (at 15h30). By Tuesday, 342,457 samples had been processed in the Autonomous Region of Madeira.
The SRS 24 helpline (Regional Health Service – 800 24 24 20) received 426 calls from Friday to Tuesday. Overall, it has received 44,203 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 25 calls from Friday to Tuesday. Overall, it has received 3,247 calls.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/27/41-novos-casos-de-covid-19-36-recuperados-93-suspeitos/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/28/22-novos-casos-de-covid-19-26-recuperados-92-suspeitos/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/29/24-novos-casos-de-covid-19-35-recuperados-82-suspeitos/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/30/24-novos-casos-de-covid-19-76-recuperados-86-suspeitos/

Vaccination update
As of March 28th, 46,037 vaccine doses (30,426 first doses and 15,611 second doses) had been administered since Covid-19 vaccination started on December 31st. By that same day, 87% of the residents aged 80 or older had been vaccinated with the first dose of the vaccine and 50.7% (5,605 people) had been fully vaccinated. Inoculation of patients with trisomy 21 (59 patients) started on March 26th. And Rogério Correia, the director of the Porto Santo Health Centre (Centro de Saúde do Porto Santo) predicted that 25% of the Porto Santo residents will have been vaccinated by April.
https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/123616/Vacinas_contra_a_covid-19_administradas_na_Regiao_superam_as_46_mil
https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/123640/Em_abril_25_da_populacao_do_Porto_Santo_devera_estar_vacinada

Visits to care homes resumed
Visits to care homes resumed yesterday. Care homes are adapting to the resumption of visits and safety measures have been put into place to safeguard the health of residents and staff, particularly at a time when there are not any Covid-19 cases in care homes.
All visitors must book a visit beforehand and must be tested for Covid-19 (antigen test) up to 72 hours before the visit. The tests can be booked, free of charge, by sending an email to the following address: saudepublica.drs@madeira.gov.pt
Although bed-ridden residents can also receive visitors, each care home will be free to choose the most appropriate way for a visit to take place. Relatives visiting the remaining residents will be able to do so through an acrylic barrier. There is a limit of one visit per week, with each visit lasting 30 minutes.
https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/123536/Visitas_aos_lares_so_com_teste_antigenio_feito_com_72_horas_de_antecedencia_

Secondary school students to be tested for Covid-19
More than 2,200 students from Francisco Franco Secondary School (Escola Secundária de Francisco Franco) will be tested on April 5th. Testing will take place at the school’s sports hall. Students from over 100 classes have been assigned testing slots throughout the day and must be in school 15 minutes before the testing appointment. The meeting point will be at the astro turf sports pitch. The class director will welcome and walk them to the sports hall. The school also informed that students who had tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 90 days will be exempt from Covid-19 testing and from coming to school on that day, although they will first have to inform their class director of this situation.
https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/123643/Mais_de_2200_alunos_da_Francisco_Franco_vao_ser_testados_a_covid-19

Civil Protection advice on today’s bad weather forecast
There will be very cloudy skies today and there will be showers, which will often be heavy and accompanied by thunder until the middle of the afternoon. The most critical period of rain is likely to be from 06h00 until 12h00. Porto Santo will also be affected. There will be moderate wind (20-35 km/h) from the south, sometimes with gusts up to 70 km/h, and moderate to strong wind (30 to 45 km/h) in mountain areas, with gusts up to 90 km/h, until the the start of the afternoon. Waves in the north shore are expected to be 2.0-2.5 metres high and to rise to 3-4 metres high while waves in the south shore are expected to be 1.0-1.5 metres high.
The Regional Civil Protection Service (Serviço Regional de Proteção Civil – SRPC) has issued the following advice:
– Doors and windows must be closed and loose objects must be removed from balconies and window sills.
– Whenever possible, avoid travel to areas that will be affected by these weather conditions.
– Do not walk in areas that have damaged buildings due to the risk of building collapses.
– Pay attention to fixed structures such as scaffolding, canopies, awnings, tents and roofs, which may be affected by strong winds and possible fallen trees.
– Pay particular attention to obstruction of roads that may be caused by objects that had been loosened by strong winds.
– Drive defensively, reducing speed and watching out for possible flooded roads.
– Ensure the drainage systems are not obstructed and remove objects that may be dragged or that may disrupt the flowing of water.
– Travel by vehicle or by walking is risky, particularly in mountain areas. Special care must be taken during the warning period.
– Possible damage to mounted or suspended infrastructure
– Pay attention to the weather forecast and comply with the guidance from the Civil Protection and the Security Forces.
https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/123660/Protecao_Civil_emite_recomendacoes_devido_ao_mau_tempo_previsto_para_esta_quarta-feira

Madeira ‘green corridor’ for visitors
Madeira has been operating a green corridor for tourists who have either recovered from Covid-19 or who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
As written on the following article from The Guardian: “Vaccinated travellers must present an immunisation certificate in English, validated in their home country, that includes their name, date of birth, type of vaccine, and the date (or dates) it was administered. Tourists must also respect the activation period set out in the vaccine’s summary of product characteristics”.
The whole article can be read on the following link:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/mar/29/madeira-lets-in-tourists-who-can-show-covid-vaccine-passport?CMP=fb_gu&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR0GlyEPpsu0Ds7mNQliGv1XrUMjdhLy8JCNgnmvhiZqo-Rc4hkGwScvUZc#Echobox=1617017054

Water supply disruption
There will be a water supply disruption on Thursday (April 1st), from 09h00 to 16h00, in the parish (freguesia) of São Pedro. It will affect the following areas:
Caminho da Achada (up to Azinhaga de São Pedro), Rua do Paiol, Beco do Paiol, Rua dos Frias, Beco do Amaro, Rua dos Arrifes, Beco do Soca, Beco do Salvador, Beco dos Arrifes, Calçada do Pico, Levada do Pico, Rua do Castelo, Rua São João de Deus, Travessa da Calçada do Pico & Beco da Levada dos Moinhos
https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/123694/Cortes_no_abastecimento_de_agua_na_freguesia_de_Sao_Pedro

Power cut
Empresa de Electricidade da Madeira (Madeira power supplier) announced there will be a power cut today due to planned work on the electricity supply network. This work cannot be postponed.
FUNCHAL – 31st March – 09h00 to 11h00 (TODAY)
– Caminho do Salão – São Roque (numbers 8 to 38)
– Vereda do Salão (numbers 3 to 28)
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.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/30/publicidade-o-fornecimento-de-energia-sera-interrompido-nos-dias-horas-e-locais-abaixo-indicados-anuncio-25-2021/

Madeira Situation Report, Saturday 27^th March 2021 by our Special Correspondent.
Covid-19 update
There were 83 new Covid-19 cases, 132 recoveries and 1 death from Covid-19 in Madeira since the previous Madeira Situation Report. On Friday, the R-rate in the Autonomous Region of Madeira increased to 1.05.
On Wednesday, there were 23 new Covid-19 cases (all cases of local transmission) and 52 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital increased to 24, 5 of whom were in intensive care.
On Thursday, there were 29 new Covid-19 cases (all cases of local transmission), 37 recoveries and 1 death. An 89-year old female patient, who had pre-existing conditions, became Madeira’s 70th fatality from Covid-19. The number of patients in hospital decreased to 19, 4 of whom were in intensive care.
And on Friday, there were 31 new Covid-19 cases (from 4 passengers who had arrived from Poland, 1 passenger who had arrived from Lithuania and 26 cases of local transmission) and 43 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital decreased to 17, 4 of whom are were intensive care.
There are currently 489 active cases, of which 19 had been imported while the other 470 cases had been a result of local transmission. As of Friday, there had been 8,245 cases, 7,686 recoveries and 70 deaths.
On Friday, there were 12 patients in isolation in a dedicated hotel, 463 patients in isolation in their own accommodation and 17 patients in Covid-19 units, 4 of whom were in the Covid-19 Intensive Care Unit.
There are currently 155 suspected cases under epidemiological investigation and analysis, which are 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.
At the moment, 6,155 travellers are under monitoring by the health authorities. Monitoring is being carried out through the ‘MadeiraSafe’ app. There are also 827 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, 173,107 samples had been collected until Friday (at 15h30). By Friday, 337,258 samples had been processed in the Autonomous Region of Madeira.
As for testing on passengers who had planned to travel from the Portuguese mainland to Madeira, 61,936 tests had been carried out by March 21st. A total of 536 tests came back positive, which means such passengers did not travel to the Madeira archipelago. These tests were paid for by the Madeira Regional Government and were carried out at laboratories it had signed contracts with.
The SRS 24 helpline (Regional Health Service – 800 24 24 20) received 341 calls from Tuesday to Friday. Overall, it has received 43,77 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 20 calls from Tuesday to Friday. Overall, it has received 3,222 calls.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/24/23-novos-casos-de-covid-19-52-recuperados-87-suspeitos/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/25/madeira-atinge-a-marca-das-70-mortes-com-covid-19/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/25/29-novos-casos-de-covid-19-37-recuperados-91-suspeitos/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/26/31-novos-casos-de-covid-19-43-recuperados-155-suspeitos/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/26/madeira-com-rt-de-105/

Increased monetary for compliance with curfew during Easter
Monitoring will increase to ensure compliance with the curfew and other sanitary control measures. Miguel Albuquerque, the President of the Madeira Regional Government, stressed there will be “zero tolerance”. He said that although the numbers are going down, there can be no relaxing during Easter and the period after Easter. He reinforced this by saying the alternative is to close everything down.
https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/123204/Madeira_reforca_fiscalizacao_ao_recolher_obrigatorio_durante_a_Pascoa

Vaccination of teaching and non-teaching staff
Miguel Albuquerque, the President of the Madeira Regional Government, would like vaccination of teaching and non-teaching staff to be complete by April 7th. This would allow secondary schools to reopen for classes on April 8th. Although he recognises a “very big effort” will be required from personnel in charge of vaccination in order to meet this deadline, he emphasised the importance of completing this vaccination process so as to “safely reopen schools”.
https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/122942/Governo_quer_vacinar_professores_e_funcionarios_a_tempo_do_regresso_as_aulas_no_secundario_a_8_de_abril

Loja do Cidadão to be closed from April 1st until April 4th
Loja do Cidadão will be closed from April 1st until April 4th, as part of the measures adopted by the Madeira Regional Government to control the Covid-19 pandemic. It will reopen on April 5th with its usual opening hours (from 08h30 to 17h30).
The use of digital means for accessing public services must be prioritised. Citizens who would like to visit the Loja do Cidadão premises must wear face masks, maintain social distancing (2 metres), disinfect their hands, orderly queue outside the premises and comply with all instructions provided by members of staff.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/26/loja-do-cidadao-encerrada-entre-1-e-4-de-abril/

Power cut
Empresa de Electricidade da Madeira (Madeira power supplier) announced there will be a power cut today due to planned work on the electricity supply network. This work cannot be postponed.
CANIÇO
27th March – 08h00 to 10h00 (TODAY)
– Estrada da Ponta da Oliveira
– Caminho Velho da Oliveira
FAIAL
29th March – 09h00 to 10h30
– Lombo Lourenço
– Fajã do Mar
– Tojal
SANTANA
29th March – 09h00 to 10h30
– Sítio do Cortado
FUNCHAL
29th March – 09h00 to 10h30
– Caminho da Torrinha (number 162)
– Caminho Velho da Piedade (number 1 to number 31)
– Rua do Passeio da Quinta do Salvador (number 22)
– Rua da Quinta da Aragem (numbers 36 and 49)
– Rua da Torrinha (number 97-F to number 154)
– Rua do Bairro do Livramento (number 1 to number 32)
– Vereda das Lajes (numbers 37 and 37-A)
– Rampa do Ribeiro Chega (numbers 3 and 7)
29th March – 09h00 to 11h30
– Caminho do Moinho (numbers 10, 32 and 34)
– Levada do Pico do Cardo de Dentro (number 16 to number 79)
– Escadinhas do Pico do Cardo de Dentro
31st March – 09h00 to 11h30
– Vereda do Viana
– Vereda de Santa Quitéria (number 4 to number 34)
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.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/25/publicidade-o-fornecimento-de-energia-sera-interrompido-nos-dias-horas-e-locais-abaixo-indicados-anuncio-23-2021/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/27/publicidade-o-fornecimento-de-energia-sera-interrompido-nos-dias-horas-e-locais-abaixo-indicados-anuncio-24-2021/

Madeira Situation Report, Wednesday 24th March, by our Special Correspondent.
Covid-19 update.
There were 115 new Covid-19 cases, 198 recoveries and 1 death from Covid-19 in Madeira since the previous Madeira Situation Report.
On Saturday, there were 29 new Covid-19 cases (from 1 passenger who had arrived from Luxembourg, 1 passenger who had arrived from Poland, 1 passenger who had arrived from Northern Portugal and 26 cases of local transmission) and 52 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital increased to 25, 6 of whom were in intensive care.
On Sunday, there were 29 new Covid-19 cases (all cases of local transmission) and 41 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital increased to 27, 5 of whom were in intensive care.
On Monday, there were 23 new Covid-19 cases (all cases of local transmission) and 53 recoveries and 1 death. An 84-year old male patient, who had pre-existing conditions, died from Covid-19 at Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça. The number of patients in hospital decreased to 26, 5 of whom were in intensive care.
And on Tuesday, there were 34 new Covid-19 cases (from 1 passenger who had arrived from Poland, 1 passenger who had arrived from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region and 32 cases of local transmission) and 52 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital decreased to 23, 4 of whom are were intensive care.
There are currently 539 active cases, of which 18 had been imported while the other 521 cases had been a result of local transmission. As of Tuesday, there had been 8,162 cases, 7,554 recoveries and 69 deaths.
On Tuesday, there were 11 patients in isolation in a dedicated hotel, 505 patients in isolation in their own accommodation and 23 patients in Covid-19 units, 4 of whom were in the Covid-19 Intensive Care Unit.
There are currently 101 suspected cases under epidemiological investigation and analysis, which are 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.
At the moment, 4,882 travellers are under monitoring by the health authorities. Monitoring is being carried out through the ‘MadeiraSafe’ app. There are also 972 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, 171,328 samples had been collected until Tuesday (at 15h30). By Tuesday, 333,141 samples had been processed in the Autonomous Region of Madeira.
The SRS 24 helpline (Regional Health Service – 800 24 24 20) received 466 calls from Friday to Tuesday. Overall, it has received 43,436 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 22 calls from Friday to Tuesday. Overall, it has received 3,202 calls.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/20/29-novos-casos-de-covid-19-52-recuperados-128-suspeitos/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/21/29-novos-casos-de-covid-19-na-madeira-nas-ultimas-24-horas/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/22/mais-uma-morte-com-covid-19-na-ram-ja-sao-69-pessoas/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/23/34-novos-casos-de-covid-19-52-recuperados-101-suspeitos/

Vaccination update
As of March 21st, 40,582 vaccine doses had been administered in the Autonomous Region of Madeira. A highlight is the fact that 82% of the Region’s residents aged 80 or older have already been administered the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine and 42.2% have been fully vaccinated with both vaccine doses.
Pedro Ramos, Madeira’s Health and Civil Protection Secretary, said Madeira was not only the first Portuguese region to resume vaccination with the AstraZeneca vaccine but also the first Portuguese region to start inoculating teaching and non-teaching staff.
It is estimated that 50,000 people will be vaccinated during the first vaccination phase, 50,000 during the second vaccination phase and 100,000 during the third vaccination phase.
A reminder that the Madeira Regional Health Service helpline on Covid-19 vaccination is: 800 210 263
Below are more detailed vaccination statistics from the Autonomous Region of Madeira (as of March 21st – vaccination started on December 31st):
Vaccine doses administered (1st and 2nd doses) – 40,582 (an increase of 5,442)
Vaccine doses administered (1st dose only) – 25,153 (an increase of 3,102)
Vaccine doses administered (2nd dose) – 15,429 (an increase of 2,347)
Number of inoculated people (1st dose) – 25,153 (10%)
Number of inoculated people (2nd dose) – 15,429 (6%)
Vaccine doses administered (females) – 16,406 (1st dose) & 10,408 (2nd dose)
Vaccination rate (females) – 12.1% (1st dose) & 7.7% (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered (males) – 8,747 (1st dose) & 5,021 (2nd dose)
Vaccination rate (males) – 7.4% (1st dose) & 4.2% (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered & vaccination rate by age (0-17) – 3-0.0% (1st dose) & 3-0.0% (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered & vaccination rate by age (18-24) – 498-2.2% (1st dose) & 311-1.4% (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered & vaccination rate by age (25-49) – 7,591-8.3% (1st dose) & 4,873-5.4% (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered & vaccination rate by age (50-59) – 3,530-9.0% (1st dose) & 2,188-5.6% (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered & vaccination rate by age (60-64) – 1,731-11.0% (1st dose) & 689- 4.4% (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered & vaccination rate by age (65-69) – 627-4.7% (1st dose) & 324-2.4% (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered & vaccination rate by age (70-79) – 2,034-10.9% (1st dose) & 1,603-8.6% (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered & vaccination rate by age (80-80+) – 9,139-82.6% (1st dose) & 5,438-49.2% (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered by priority group (Health professionals from both private and public sector) – 6,855 (1st dose) & 5,370 (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered by priority group (Professionals from social care, care homes and similar institutions) – 4,508 (1st dose) & 3,385 (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered by priority group (Professionals from Civil Protection, security forces and critical services) – 2,173 (1st dose) & 806 (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered by priority group (citizens aged 50-79 & aged 80 or older) – 10,551 (1st dose) & 5,849 (2nd dose)
https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/122565/Covid-19_Madeira_ja_administrou_39507_vacinas_e_foi_pioneira_na_retoma_da_AstraZeneca
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/23/40-582-vacinas-ja-administradas-na-ram-diz-a-secretaria-regional-da-saude/

Navy patrol vessel deployed to Madeira.
NRP Mondego, a modern Tejo-class patrol vessel which entered service in 2016, arrived in Madeira yesterday for another mission on the waters of Madeira. Its commanding officer is Lieutenant-Captain Lopes Monteiro, it has a crew of 28 sailors (6 officers, 5 sergeants and 17 enlisted) and will replace NRP Douro, which has returned to Lisbon. It will ensure there is a continuous Navy presence in Madeira and will be patrolling Portuguese waters around the archipelago. It will also be providing an additional search and rescue capability and support to the regional authorities in the event of an emergency.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/23/navio-patrulha-mondego-hoje-na-regiao-para-substituir-o-douro/

Water supply disruption.
There will be water supply disruptions in the parish (freguesia) of Câmara de Lobos, due to scheduled work on the water supply network in order to prevent water leaks. The following areas will be affected:
25th March (09h00 to 13h00) – Ribeiro Real
26th March (09h00 to 13h00) – Facho and Caldeira
https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/122581/Interrupcao_no_abastecimento_de_agua_no_Porto_Santo_e_Camara_de_Lobos

Power cut
Empresa de Electricidade da Madeira (Madeira power supplier) announced there will be a power cut today due to planned work on the electricity supply network. This work cannot be postponed.
ARCO DA CALHETA – 24th March – 10h30 to 12h30 (TODAY)
– Rochão
– Cales e Chada
– Chão de Cima
– Cova do Arco
25th March – 10h30 to 12h30
– Rochão
– Cales e Chada
– Chão de Cima
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.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/22/publicidade-o-fornecimento-de-energia-sera-interrompido-nos-dias-horas-e-locais-abaixo-indicados-anuncio-22-2021/

Madeira Situation Report, Saturday 20^th March 2021, by our Special Correspondent
Covid-19 update
There were 106 new Covid-19 cases, 133 recoveries and 1 death from Covid-19 in Madeira since the previous Madeira Situation Report.
On Wednesday, there were 45 new Covid-19 cases (from 1 passenger who had arrived from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region, 1 passenger who had arrived from Northern Portugal and 43 cases of local transmission) and 34 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital decreased to 26, 4 of whom were in intensive care.
On Thursday, there were 35 new Covid-19 cases (all cases of local transmission), 41 recoveries and 1 death. An 88-year old male patient, who had pre-existing conditions, died in hospital. The number of patients in hospital remained the same but the number of patients in intensive care increased to 5.
And on Friday, there were 26 new Covid-19 cases (all cases of local transmission) and 58 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital decreased to 22, 5 of whom are were intensive care.
There are currently 623 active cases, of which 19 had been imported while the other 604 cases had been a result of local transmission. As of Friday, there had been 8,047 cases, 7,356 recoveries and 68 deaths.
On Friday, there were 11 patients in isolation in a dedicated hotel, 590 patients in isolation in their own accommodation and 22 patients in Covid-19 units, 5 of whom were in the Covid-19 Intensive Care Unit.
There are currently 103 suspected cases under epidemiological investigation and analysis, which are 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.
At the moment, 4,566 travellers are under monitoring by the health authorities. Monitoring is being carried out through the ‘MadeiraSafe’ app. There are also 1,014 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, 169,501 samples had been collected until Friday (at 15h30). By Friday, 329,047 samples had been processed in the Autonomous Region of Madeira.
The SRS 24 helpline (Regional Health Service – 800 24 24 20) received 409 calls from Tuesday to Friday. Overall, it has received 42,970 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 34 calls from Tuesday to Friday. Overall, it has received 3,180 calls.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/17/45-novos-casos-de-covid-19-34-recuperados-118-suspeitos/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/18/35-novos-casos-de-covid-19-41-recuperados-139-suspeitos/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/18/morreu-mais-um-doente-na-madeira-com-covid-19/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/19/26-novos-casos-de-covid-19-58-recuperados-103-suspeitos/

Vaccination update
Vaccination with the AstraZeneca vaccine resumed yesterday, a day after the European Medicines Agency (EMA) had provided reassurance that it is “safe and effective”. Vaccination with this vaccine resumed at Madeira Tecnopólo, which is hosting Centro de Vacinação do Funchal (Funchal Vaccination Centre). As one of the priority groups for vaccination, vaccination for teaching and non-teaching staff, who are physically working in school premises, started yesterday. About 600 teaching and non-teaching staff from nurseries, kindergartens, primary schools and special education needs were inoculated yesterday. Pedro Ramos (Madeira’s Health and Civil Protection Secretary) and Jorge Carvalho (Madeira’s Education Secretary) visited the vaccination centre to witness the start of this vaccination campaign. Vaccination will also continue in the municipalities of Câmara de Lobos and Ponta do Sul.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/18/vacinacao-com-astrazeneca-sera-retomada-amanha-no-tecnopolo/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/19/iniciada-hoje-a-vacinacao-de-docentes-e-nao-docentes-das-escolas-da-ram/

Care homes visits to resume
On Wednesday, Miguel Albuquerque (President of the Madeira Regional Government) announced that care home visits will resume on March 31st. He also said that vaccination in care homes is nearly completed.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/18/visitas-a-lares-recomecam-a-31-deste-mes/

Breast cancer screening campaign in Machico
The 8th round of breast cancer screening in Machico started yesterday and will end sometime between July and August. A total of 4,401 of the Municipality’s female residents aged 45-69 will be contacted. Screening will take place at a mobile unit next to the Machico Health Centre (Centro de Saúde de Machico).
The eligible women will be contacted by alphabetical order. They will receive an invitation postcard stating the day, time and place where breast screening will take place.
It is also estimated women will be called up according to the parish (freguesia) where they live: Machico (between the second fortnight of March and the second fortnight of May); Água de Pena (between the second fortnight of May and the first fortnight of June); Caniçal (between the first fortnight of June and the first fortnight of July); Porto da Cruz (between the first fortnight of July and the second fortnight of July); St da Serra (second fortnight of July).
Women from the parishes (freguesias) of Camacha and São Gonçalo and from the Municipality of Santana are also expected to be invited. More details will be announced in the future.
Breast Cancer screening the Autonomous Region of Madeira is aimed at women who are asymptomatic, who do not have relevant risk factors and who are aged 45-69. They will first answer some questions about past history and past family history, hormonal medication, breast signs and symptoms, etc. Afterwards a mammography will take place in four standard ways, which will then be analysed twice by 2 radiologists. If there are any doubts or contradictions, a third analysis will take place.
If there are any suspicions, the women will be invited for an evaluation appointment, where a radiologist doctor will carry out additional inquiries such as a comparison with previous screening, touching, additional symptoms and ultrasound.
Breast Screening is aimed at asymptomatic women who do not have any relevant family risk factors, while a Breast Diagnosis will be aimed at symptomatic women in which screening will be complemented by additional steps such as inspection, touching and in many cases an ultrasound. Women who have past family history will have personalised monitoring.
https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/122333/Rastreio_do_Cancro_da_Mama_em_Machico__vai_comecar_e_convoca_4401_utentes

Police officer prevented deaths from drowning
A PSP (Polícia de Segurança Pública) police officer from the police station in Ponta do Sol rescued 2 people who had been dragged by currents to a location that was 150 metres away from shore.
Police officers had been called up in response to an apparent suicide attempt. Upon arriving in the area, they realised a Polish tourist had accidentally fallen to the sea and that a man had immediately jumped into the water to try to rescue her. However, the currents dragged them farther and farther from the shore.
Faced with such a dangerous situation, one of the officers who has a marine licence, used a civilian vessel similar to a kayak to head into the location in order to try to rescue them. Although they were conscious, it was not possible to move them to the vessel. Despite this, the officer remained with them until the arrival of a boat from the Port of Funchal Harbourmaster (Capitania do Porto de Funchal).
Some photos of the rescue can be seen on the following website:
https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/122453/Veja_as_imagens_do_salvamento_e_resgate_no_cais_da_Ponta_de_Sol
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/19/agente-da-psp-evitou-mortes-por-afogamento-na-ponta-do-sol/

Water supply disruption
The Municipality of Funchal informed there will be a water supply disruption due to scheduled work on the water supply chain at Rua das Babosas, in the parish (freguesia) of Monte. The disruption will take place on Monday (22nd March), from 09h00 until 14h00, and will affect water supply in the following areas: Caminho das Babosas, Caminho do Cemitério, Caminho da Lombada, Caminho do Lombo, Caminho da Portada de Santo António, Caminho da Confeiteira, Caminho do Monte, Estrada do Livramento and Caminho de Santo António.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/19/cmf-avisa-para-interrupcoes-no-fornecimento-de-agua-2/

FUNCHAL – 20th March – 08h00 to 12h00 (TODAY)
– Calçada de Santa Clara (numbers 15 and 38)
– Travessa dos Capuchinhos – number 1 (1D to 1P, Lj 1 and 3) and number 5
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.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/18/publicidade-o-fornecimento-de-energia-sera-interrompido-nos-dias-horas-e-locais-abaixo-indicados-anuncio-20-2021/

Madeira Situation Report, Wednesday 17^th March 2021, by our Special Correspondent
Covid-19 update
There were 136 new Covid-19 cases, 189 recoveries and no deaths from Covid-19 in Madeira since the previous Madeira Situation Report.
On Saturday, there were 30 new Covid-19 cases (from 1 passenger who had arrived from France and 29 cases of local transmission) and 40 recoveries. Although the number of patients in hospital decreased to 38, the number of hospitalised patients in intensive care increased to 9.
On Sunday, there were 43 new Covid-19 cases (all cases of local transmission) and 47 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital increased to 46, 9 of whom were in intensive care.
On Monday, there were 23 new Covid-19 cases (from 1 passenger who had arrived from Poland, 1 passenger who had arrived from Venezuela, 1 passenger who had arrived from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region and 20 cases of local transmission) and 58 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital decreased to 27, 6 of whom were in intensive care.
And on Tuesday, there were 40 new Covid-19 cases (all cases of local transmission) and 48 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital decreased to 30, 6 of whom are were intensive care.
There are currently 651 active cases, of which 17 had been imported while the other 634 cases had been a result of local transmission. As of Tuesday, there had been 7,941 cases, 7,223 recoveries and 67 deaths.
On Tuesday, there were 10 patients in isolation in a dedicated hotel, 611 patients in isolation in their own accommodation and 30 patients in Covid-19 units, 6 of whom were in the Covid-19 Intensive Care Unit.
There are currently 124 suspected cases under epidemiological investigation and analysis, which are 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.
At the moment, 4,376 travellers are under monitoring by the health authorities. Monitoring is being carried out through the ‘MadeiraSafe’ app. There are also 1,222 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, 168,300 samples had been collected until Tuesday (at 15h00). By Tuesday, 326,138 samples had been processed in the Autonomous Region of Madeira.
The SRS 24 helpline (Regional Health Service – 800 24 24 20) received 504 calls from Friday to Tuesday. Overall, it has received 42,561 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 34 calls from Friday to Tuesday. Overall, it has received 3,146 calls.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/13/30-novos-casos-de-covid-19-40-recuperados-183-casos-suspeitos/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/14/43-novos-casos-de-covid-19-47-recuperados-191-suspeitos/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/16/23-casos-de-covid-19-58-recuperados-209-suspeitos/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/16/40-novos-casos-de-covid-19-48-recuperados-124-suspeitos/

Vaccination update
Vaccination using the AstraZeneca vaccine is currently suspended in the Autonomous Region of Madeira. The vaccination campaign will continue through inoculation with the Pfizer vaccine.
So far, 3.543 people have been inoculated with the AstraZeneca vaccine in the Region and no serious side effects were reported.
The Regional Directorate of Health will continue to the in contact with there relevant national and international health authorities.
A reminder that the Madeira Regional Health Service helpline on Covid-19 vaccination is: 800 210 263
Below are the vaccination statistics from the Autonomous Region of Madeira (as of March 14th – vaccination started on December 31st):
Vaccine doses administered (1st and 2nd doses) – 35,133 (an increase of 7,281)
Vaccine doses administered (1st dose only) – 22,051 (an increase of 4,881)
Vaccine doses administered (2nd dose) – 13,082 (an increase of 2,399)
Number of inoculated people (1st dose) – 22,051 (9%)
Number of inoculated people (2nd dose) – 13,082 (5%)
Vaccine doses administered by Municipality (Porto Santo) – 412 (1st dose) & 307 (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered by Municipality (Funchal) – 10,470 (1st dose) & 6,247 (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered by Municipality (Câmara de Lobos) – 1,858 (1st dose) & 1,072 (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered by Municipality (Ribeira Brava) – 1,030 (1st dose) & 567 (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered by Municipality (Ponta do Sol) – 634 (1st dose) & 332 (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered by Municipality (Calheta) – 1,065 (1st dose) & 600 (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered by Municipality (Porto Moniz) – 339 (1st dose) & 205 (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered by Municipality (São Vicente) – 615 (1st dose) & 353 (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered by Municipality (Santana) – 829 (1st dose) & 484 (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered by Municipality (Machico) – 1,754 (1st dose) & 1,033 (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered by Municipality (Santa Cruz) – 3,045 (1st dose) & 1,882 (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered (females) – 14,013 (1st dose) & 8,840 (2nd dose)
Vaccination rate (females) – 10.3% (1st dose) & 6.5% (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered (males) – 8,038 (1st dose) & 4,242 (2nd dose)
Vaccination rate (males) – 6.8% (1st dose) & 3.6% (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered & vaccination rate by age (0-17) – 3-0.0% (1st dose) & 3-0.0% (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered & vaccination rate by age (18-24) – 456-2.0% (1st dose) & 273-1.2% (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered & vaccination rate by age (25-49) – 6,559-7.2% (1st dose) & 4,727-5.2% (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered & vaccination rate by age (50-59) – 3,098-7.9% (1st dose) & 2,123-5.4% (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered & vaccination rate by age (60-64) – 1,595-10.1% (1st dose) & 663- 4.2% (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered & vaccination rate by age (65-69) – 570-4.3% (1st dose) & 306-2.3% (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered & vaccination rate by age (70-79) – 1,799-9.6% (1st dose) & 1,416-7.6% (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered & vaccination rate by age (80-80+) – 7,971-72.1% (1st dose) & 3,571-32.3% (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered by priority group (Health professionals from both private and public sector) – 5,543 (1st dose) & 5,243 (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered by priority group (Professionals from social care, care homes and similar institutions) – 4,124 (1st dose) & 3,081 (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered by priority group (Professionals from Civil Protection, security forces and critical services) – 1,976 (1st dose) & 766 (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered by priority group (citizens aged 50-79 & aged 80 or older) – 9,386 (1st dose) & 3,973 (2nd dose)
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/16/35-133-vacinas-administradas-na-ram-desde-dezembro-diz-o-gr/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/16/vacinacao-com-a-astrazeneca-suspensa-na-ram-continua-com-a-pfizer/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/16/gr-quer-reabrir-aulas-presenciais-do-11o-e-12o-periodos-situacao-da-vacina-astrazeneca-complica/

Remarks from the President of the Madeira Regional Government
Miguel Albuquerque, President of the Madeira Regional Government, said the suspension of the AstraZeneca vaccine inoculation will complicate the vaccine rollout in the Region. He said there is not factual evidence linking blood clots with inoculation of this vaccine and that there were only 30 cases out of 5 million AstraZeneca vaccine doses that had already been administered. He is hoping the European Medicines Agency’s meeting on Thursday will result in a decision on whether to continue vaccination with this specific vaccine.
The plan was for the AstraZeneca vaccine to be used to inoculate teachers and staff from primary schools and possibly teachers from years 11 and 12 before reopening schools for these students who are due to sit exams. Nevertheless, Miguel Albuquerque said the priority is always to inoculate older people and those who have pathologies and who are more vulnerable.
He made another appeal for the population to continue to comply with rules on social distancing, respiratory etiquette and hand hygiene. He warned the pandemic situation could easily reverse and worsen if there are excessive meetings and gatherings or if less precautions are taken.
As for care home visits, although he acknowledged the desire for people to visit their elderly relatives, he said it is far more important to preserve the life of people in care homes.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/16/gr-quer-reabrir-aulas-presenciais-do-11o-e-12o-periodos-situacao-da-vacina-astrazeneca-complica/

Water supply disruption TODAY
The Municipality of Funchal informed there will be a water supply disruption due to scheduled work on the water supply chain in Caminho das Romeiras (Santo António). The disruption will take place from 09h30 until 12h00 and will affect water supply in the following areas: Caminho das Romeiras, Beco do Freitas and the stretch between Centro Cívico and the junction with Rua Dr. William Clode.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/16/cmf-avisa-para-corte-de-agua-no-caminho-das-romeiras/

Madeira Situation Report, Saturday March 13th 2021, by our special correspondent.
Covid-19 update
There were 134 new Covid-19 cases, 189 recoveries and no deaths from Covid-19 in Madeira since the previous Madeira Situation Report.
On Wednesday, there were 48 new Covid-19 cases (from 1 passenger who had arrived from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region and 47 cases of local transmission and the lowest number of new cases since December 21st) and 63 recoveries. The overall number of patients in hospital increased to 36 while the number of hospitalised patients in intensive care decreased to 5.
On Thursday, there were 38 new Covid-19 cases (all cases of local transmission) and 88 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital increased to 41, 6 of whole were in intensive care.
And on Friday, there were 48 new Covid-19 cases (from 2 passengers who had arrived from France, 2 passengers who had arrived from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region and 44 cases of local transmission) and 38 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital decreased to 40, 6 of whom are in intensive care.
There are currently 708 active cases, of which 20 had been imported while the other 688 cases had been a result of local transmission. As of Friday, there had been 7,805 cases, 7,030 recoveries and 67 deaths.
On Friday, there were 11 patients in isolation in a dedicated hotel, 648 patients in isolation in their own accommodation and 40 patients in Covid-19 units, 6 of whom were in the Covid-19 Intensive Care Unit.
There are currently 111 suspected cases under epidemiological investigation and analysis, which are 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.
At the moment, 4,295 travellers are under monitoring by the health authorities. Monitoring is being carried out through the ‘MadeiraSafe’ app. There are also 1,072 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, 167,074 samples had been collected until Friday (at 17h00). By Friday, 322,087 samples had been processed in the Autonomous Region of Madeira.
The SRS 24 helpline (Regional Health Service – 800 24 24 20) received 421 calls from Tuesday to Friday. Overall, it has received 42,057 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 22 calls from Tuesday to Friday. Overall, it has received 3,112 calls.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/10/48-novos-casos-de-covid-19-63-recuperados-125-suspeitos/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/11/38-novos-casos-de-covid-19-88-recuperados-187-suspeitos/

Vaccination update
The Regional Health Directorate (Direção Geral da Saúde) assured that the Region did not receive any vaccines from the AstraZeneca vaccine batch that may have caused some adverse reactions on some people who were inoculated with it. For instance, out of the 8,500 vaccine doses that had been delivered on March 5th, 2,400 doses have already been safely administered and without any issues.
On Thursday, vaccination continued on pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, professionals from the security forces, the fire service and the Red Cross. It took place in the Madeira Tecnopolo facilities. As of Thursday, more than 1,300 vaccine doses had been administered to professionals from the security forces, the fire service and the Red Cross, 500 of which have been second doses.
Miguel Albuquerque, President of the Madeira Regional Government, said the vaccination of nearly 5,000 teachers and non-teaching staff will start soon. They are professionals who deal with children in school. These children do not wear masks so this inoculation campaign is a priority. He also said they will be administered the AstraZeneca vaccine, even if they are older than 65.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/11/drs-diz-que-lote-da-astrazeneca-associado-a-reaccoes-adversas-nao-chegou-a-portugal/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/10/albuquerque-diz-que-professores-vao-receber-vacina-da-astrazeneca/
https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/121465/Covid-19_Vacinacao_de_equipas_das_forcas_de_seguranca_bombeiros_e_Cruz_Vermelha_decorre_hoje_no_Madeira_Tecnopolo

Tsunami warning exercise
On Wednesday a tsunami warning exercise took place across several countries as Safe Communities Portugal had reported (its website also has in-depth information tsunamis in Portugal). Madeira also took part in this exercise through the Regional Civil Protection Service (Serviço Regional de Proteção Civil – SRPC). It was the 4th international exercise and the 1st that staff in Madeira were involved in.
The exercise simulated the 1755 Lisbon earthquake and tsunami and took place from 08h30 util 14h00. Emergency service from Denmark, France, Germany, Morocco and the UK took part in this exercise.
The SRPC was involved in the organisation of an early-warning covering the North Atlantic and the Mediterranean regions, along with the seas around them. Its aim was to test the local response plans to a tsunami, to increased tsunami preparedness and to improve coordination across all the region.
On a national level, professionals from SRPC were tested on the notification procedures and on communications between the Comando Nacional de Emergência e Proteção Civil – CNEPC and all national entities who are entitled to act in this particular type of event. The Navy, several fire brigades from coastal and river estuary areas and the entities with rescue responsibilities also took part.
https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/121580/Protecao_Civil_Madeira_testa_capacidades_em_exercicio_internacional_de_alerta_de_tsunami_

Madeira Situation Report, Wednesday 10^th March 2021 by Daniel Fernandes
Covid-19 update
There were 193 new Covid-19 cases, 246 recoveries and 3 deaths from Covid-19 in Madeira since the previous Madeira Situation Report.
On Saturday, there were 59 new Covid-19 cases (from 1 passenger who had arrived from France and 59 cases of local transmission), 82 recoveries and 1 death. A 58 year-old male patient died at Hospital Central do Funchal. No information was provided on whether he had any pre-existing conditions. The number of patients in hospital increased to 50, 8 of whom were in intensive care.
On Sunday, there were 33 new Covid-19 cases (all cases of local transmission and the lowest number of new cases since December 21st), 48 recoveries and 1 death. A 70 year-old male patient, who had pre-existing conditions, died at Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça. The number of patients in hospital decreased to 46, 7 of whom were in intensive care.
On Monday, there were 43 new Covid-19 cases (from 2 passengers who had arrived from the Czech Republic, 1 passenger who had arrived from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region and 40 cases of local transmission) and 30 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital and in intensive care remained the same.
And on Tuesday, there were 58 new Covid-19 cases (all 58 cases of local transmission) and 86 recoveries and 1 death. A 71 year-old male patient, who had pre-existing conditions, died at Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça. The number of patients in hospital decreased to 35, 7 of whom are in intensive care.
There are currently 763 active cases, of which 19 had been imported while the other 744 cases had been a result of local transmission. As of Tuesday, there had been 7,671 cases, 6,841 recoveries and 67 deaths.
On Tuesday, there were 16 patients in isolation in a dedicated hotel, 712 patients in isolation in their own accommodation and 35 patients in Covid-19 units, 7 of whom were in the Covid-19 Intensive Care Unit.
There are currently 123 suspected cases under epidemiological investigation and analysis, which are 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.
At the moment, 4,167 travellers are under monitoring by the health authorities. Monitoring is being carried out through the ‘MadeiraSafe’ app. There are also 1,040 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, 166,174 samples had been collected until Tuesday (at 17h00). By Tuesday, 319,146 samples had been processed in the Autonomous Region of Madeira.
The SRS 24 helpline (Regional Health Service – 800 24 24 20) received 455 calls from Friday to Tuesday. Overall, it has received 41,636 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 27 calls from Friday to Tuesday. Overall, it has received 3,090 calls.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/07/59-novos-casos-de-covid-19-82-recuperados-134-suspeitos/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/07/mais-uma-morte-hoje-com-covid-19-na-ram-um-senhor-de-70-anos/
https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/121053/E_preciso_recuar_a_21_de_dezembro_para_encontrar_menos_casos_do_que_hoje
https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/121050/Mais_33_casos_por_covid-19_na_Madeira
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/08/43-novos-casos-de-covid-19-30-recuperados-170-suspeitos/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/09/morreu-mais-uma-pessoa-com-covid-19-ja-sao-67-na-ram/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/09/58-novos-casos-de-transmissao-local-86-recuperados-123-suspeitos/

Extension of pandemic restrictions
The Madeira Regional Government extended the pandemic restrictions until March 15th at 23h59.
The curfew is from 19h00 until 05h00 during weekdays and from 18h00 until 05h00 during weekends; commercial, industrial and service activities and businesses must close at 18h00 during weekdays and at 17h00 during weekends; take-away deliveries can take place everyday until 22h00 and individual sports practice is allowed.
https://www.dnoticias.pt/2021/3/8/253360-medidas-de-confinamento-na-madeira-prolongadas-ate-15-de-marco/

Vaccination update
The Region started administering the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine this week, after the arrival of the first batch on March 5th.
Below are the vaccination statistics from the Autonomous Region of Madeira (as of March 7th – vaccination started on December 31st):
Vaccine doses administered (1st and 2nd doses) – 27,853
Vaccine doses administered (1st dose only) – 17,170
Vaccine doses administered (2nd dose) – 10,683
Vaccine doses administered by Municipality (Porto Santo) – 398 (1st dose) & 305 (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered by Municipality (Funchal) – 8,130 (1st dose) & 5,061 (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered by Municipality (Câmara de Lobos) – 1,391 (1st dose) & 877 (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered by Municipality (Ribeira Brava) – 804 (1st dose) & 456 (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered by Municipality (Ponta do Sol) – 486 (1st dose) & 257 (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered by Municipality (Calheta) – 839 (1st dose) & 463 (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered by Municipality (Porto Moniz) – 267 (1st dose) & 174 (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered by Municipality (São Vicente) – 501 (1st dose) & 275 (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered by Municipality (Santana) – 655 (1st dose) & 386 (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered by Municipality (Machico) – 1,341 (1st dose) & 864 (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered by Municipality (Santa Cruz) – 2,358 (1st dose) & 1,565 (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered (females) – 11,559 (1st dose) & 7,273 (2nd dose)
Vaccination rate (females) – 8.5% (1st dose) & 5.4% (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered (males) – 5,611 (1st dose) & 3,410 (2nd dose)
Vaccination rate (males) – 4.7% (1st dose) & 2.9% (2nd dose)
Vaccination rate by age (0-17) – 0.0% (1st dose) & 0.0% (2nd dose)
Vaccination rate by age (18-24) – 1.5% (1st dose) & 1.1% (2nd dose)
Vaccination rate by age (25-49) – 5.5% (1st dose) & 4.9% (2nd dose)
Vaccination rate by age (50-59) – 5.7% (1st dose) & 4.9% (2nd dose)
Vaccination rate by age (60-64) – 4.5% (1st dose) & 3.9% (2nd dose)
Vaccination rate by age (65-69) – 2.6% (1st dose) & 2.1% (2nd dose)
Vaccination rate by age (70-79) – 9.0% (1st dose) & 5.9% (2nd dose)
Vaccination rate by age (80-80+) – 61.5% (1st dose) & 18.4% (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered by priority group (Health professionals from both private and public sector) – 5.516 (1st dose) & 4.908 (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered by priority group (Professionals from social care, care homes and similar institutions) – 3.581 (1st dose) & 2.880 (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered by priority group (Professionals from Civil Protection, security forces and critical services) – 810 (1st dose) & 751 (2nd dose)
Vaccine doses administered by priority group (citizens aged 50-79 & aged 80 or older) – 7.243 (1st dose) & 2.133 (2nd dose)
Vaccination will continue on domestic workers, security and critical services personnel, health professionals from Dental Medicine and Pharmacies and other priority groups. Furthermore, Francisco Oliveira, the coordinator of Sindicato de Professores da Madeira (Madeira Teachers Union) said teaching and non-teaching staff will be vaccinated “very soon”.
The Regional Vaccination Plan (Plano Regional de Vacinação) contains the list of priority groups. Covid-19 Vaccination is dependent on the allocation of vaccines to the Region.
Miguel Albuquerque (President of the Madeira Regional Government) reiterated the goal of having 70% of the Madeira population vaccinated by September, which will allow “another type of reopening”.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/08/governo-regional-diz-que-ja-administrou-27-583-vacinas-contra-a-covid-19/
https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/121270/SPM_vacinacao_de_professores_e_nao_docentes_avancara_muito_em_breve_na_Regiao
https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/121262/Albuquerque_reafirma_intencao_de_ter_70_da_populacao_vacinada_ate_setembro_

Water supply disruption TODAY
Due to scheduled work on the water supply chain, there will be a water supply disruption today, from 09h30 until 12h00, in the parish (freguesia) of São Pedro. It will disrupt water supply in the following areas: Beco da Soca and Beco do Paiol.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/09/cmf-avisa-para-corte-de-agua-na-freguesia-de-sao-pedro-2/

Madeira Situation Report, Saturday March 6^th 2021, by our Special Correspondent
Covid-19 update
There were 141 new Covid-19 cases, 444 recoveries and no deaths from Covid-19 in Madeira since the previous Madeira Situation Report. The number of active cases went down to less than 1,000 for the first time in several weeks.
On Wednesday, there were 45 new Covid-19 cases (from 1 passenger who had arrived from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region and 44 cases of local transmission) and 130 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital decreased to 43, 6 of whom were in intensive care.
On Thursday, there were 50 new Covid-19 cases (all cases of local transmission) and 194 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital decreased to 45, 8 of whom were in intensive care.
And on Friday, there were 46 new Covid-19 cases (from 1 passenger who had arrived from Luxembourg, 1 passenger who had arrived from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region and 44 cases of local transmission) and 120 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital and in intensive care remained the same.
There are currently 819 active cases, of which 23 had been imported while the other 1,099 cases had been a result of local transmission. As of Friday, there had been 7,478 cases, 6,595 recoveries and 64 deaths.
On Friday, there were 15 patients in isolation in a dedicated hotel, 759 patients in isolation in their own accommodation and 45 patients in Covid-19 units, 8 of whom were in the Covid-19 Intensive Care Unit.
There are currently 196 suspected cases under epidemiological investigation and analysis, which are 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.
At the moment, 3,645 travellers are under monitoring by the health authorities. Monitoring is being carried out through the ‘MadeiraSafe’ app. There are also 1,098 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, 164,949 samples had been collected until Friday (at 17h00). By Friday, 315,003 samples had been processed in the Autonomous Region of Madeira.
The SRS 24 helpline (Regional Health Service – 800 24 24 20) received 521 calls from Tuesday to Friday. Overall, it has received 41,181 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 30 calls from Tuesday to Friday. Overall, it has received 3,063 calls.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/03/45-novos-casos-de-covid-19-130-recuperados-118-suspeitos/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/04/50-novos-casos-de-covid-19-194-recuperados-96-suspeitos/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/05/46-novos-casos-de-covid-19-120-recuperados-196-suspeitos/

Citizens urged to update personal details due to Covid-19 vaccination
The Regional Secretariat of Health and Civil Protection highlighted the importance of patient personal details being updated at the health centre. For instance, staff from health centres in the municipality of Funchal have been trying to contact elderly citizens who are eligible for Covid-19 vaccination, but many attempts are difficult due to the lack of updated telephone numbers.
Citizens are advised to update their personal details by phoning or emailing their health centre or through the following website: http://www.sesaram.pt/portaldoutente
An appeal was made for people who have relatives aged 75-79 with pathologies (heart failure, coronary heart disease, kidney disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) or aged 80 or older, who live in the municipality of Funchal and who have not been contacted for vaccination, to contact the local health centre of their relatives.
Alternatively, those who are interested can:
– Call the following numbers: 291 705 490 / 291 705 410 / 966 735 365 / 969 376 956 / 969 320 168 / 969 319 606
– Send an email to: vacinacaocovid19.funchal@sesaram.pt
SESARAM (Madeira Health Service) has been undergoing IT maintenance in the last days. It asked for understanding if there are any issues accessing the website.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/04/utentes-devem-actualizar-informacoes-no-centro-de-saude-por-causa-da-vacinacao-contra-a-covid-19/

Arrival of another shipment of AstraZeneca vaccines
A shipment of 8,500 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine arrived in Madeira last night after a delay. The Portuguese Air Force aircraft carrying the shipment had been forced to remain in Porto Santo due to windy weather. An Air Force Merlin helicopter then proceeded to carry the shipment to Funchal. After arriving at Funchal Airport, the shipment was immediately taken under police escort to the pharmacy at Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça.
https://www.dnoticias.pt/2021/3/5/253133-vacinas-da-astrazeneca-ja-estao-na-madeira/

Heavy seas warning
A heavy seas warning has been issued for today and will be in place until 18h00. Winds are expected to blow from North-West. Visibility is expected to be good. Waves in the north shore are expected do be 2.5-3 metres high and to rise to 3-4 metres high. As for south shore, the waves are expected to be 1-2 metres high and to rise to 1-2 metres high. Vessel owners are advised to keep their vessels docked in harbours.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/05/capitania-avisa-para-ondulacao-forte/

Nem mountain rescue vehicle for the Santana Fire Service
The Santana Fire Service received a new mountain rescue vehicle. It cost €50,000. Several entities, individuals and institutions made this acquisition possible. It is equipped with a stretcher and will provide more safety and comfort for rescuers and victims.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/05/bombeiros-de-santana-com-novo-todo-o-terreno-de-resgate-em-montanha/

British nuclear fuel carrier forced to change route while sailing in Madeira
The British nuclear fuel carrier Pacific Heron is currently on sea trials, although it is not carrying nuclear fuel. Nevertheless, NRP Douro, a Portuguese Navy patrol vessel intercepted Pacific Heron on Wednesday while it was heading towards an area between Ponta de São Lourenço and the Desert islands (it did not have permission to sail in this area), and requested it to change route and to head towards south-west. The ship is heading back to the UK.
https://www.dnoticias.pt/2021/3/3/252808-patrulha-intercepta-navio-de-transporte-nuclear-e-obriga-o-a-se-afastar-da-madeira/
https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/120635/Cargueiro_britanico_impedido_pelo_navio_patrulha_de_passar_entre_a_Madeira_e_as_Desertas

Power cut
Empresa de Electricidade da Madeira (Madeira power supplier) announced there will be a power cut today due to planned work on the electricity supply network. This work cannot be postponed. The following area will be affected (check the previous Situation Report for information on other scheduled power cuts today and on Friday):
QUINTA GRANDE
6th March – 09h00 to 11h30 (TODAY)
– Estrada João Gonçalves Zarco (numbers 960 to 1070)
– Caminho Velho
– Caminho do Vital
– Caminho da Capela
– Travessa da Vera Cruz
CAMPANÁRIO
6th March – 09h00 to 11h30 (TODAY)
– Caminho do Pedregal
– Caminho do Chão da Venda
– Rua Comandante Camacho de Freitas (numbers 605 to 679)
QUINTA GRANDE
6th March – 09h00 to 12h30 (TODAY)
– Sítio da Fonte
– Sítio da Vera Cruz (including Vialitoral)
FUNCHAL
8th March – 09h00 to 11h30
– Estrada Monumental (numbers 373 to 606)
– Beco da Vitória
8th March – 09h00 to 12h30
– Estrada dos Marmeleiros (numbers 53 to 83-A)
– Beco da Penha de França (number 46,2)
9th March – 09h00 to 11h30
– Rua 31 de Janeiro (number 140)
– Rua Nova da Quinta Deão (numbers 6 to 30)
10th March – 09h00 to 09h20 & 11h10 to 11h30
– Caminho do Ribeiro Choco
– Rua da Quinta do Leme (numbers 1 to 67)
– Beco do Olival
– Beco do Sacristão
– Urbanização da Bela Vista (number 8)
– Urbanização do Pico dos Barcelos (number 26)
11th March – 09h00 to 11h30 & 14h00 to 16h00
– Rua Dr. Barreto (numbers 48 to 50)
– Rua das Pinheiras (number 3)
– Travessa das Pinheiras
12th March – 09h00 to 12h30
– Estrada Monumental (numbers 373 to 606)
– Beco da Vitória
SANTA CRUZ
9th March – 09h00 to 12h00
– Sítio do Lugarinho
PORTO MONIZ
10th March – 09h00 to 10h00 & 12h00 to 12h30
– Casa do Elias
– Campo de Futebol (football pitch)
– Camara de Carga
FAJÃ DA OVELHA
10th March – 09h00 to 10h00 & 12h00 to 12h30
– Sítio da Fonte do Bispo
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.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/04/publicidade-o-fornecimento-de-energia-sera-interrompido-nos-dias-horas-e-locais-abaixo-indicados-anuncio-16-2021/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/06/publicidade-o-fornecimento-de-energia-sera-interrompido-nos-dias-horas-e-locais-abaixo-indicados-anuncio-17-2021/

Madeira Situation Report, Wednesday 3^rd March, by our special correspondent.
Covid-19 update
There were 193 new Covid-19 cases, 417 recoveries and no deaths from Covid-19 in Madeira since the previous Madeira Situation Report. The number of new cases continued to fall and there was a big increase in the number of recoveries.
On Saturday, there were 46 new Covid-19 cases (from 2 passengers who had arrived from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region and 44 cases of local transmission) and 96 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital increased to 46, 5 of whom were in intensive care.
On Sunday, there were 48 new Covid-19 cases (from 2 passengers who had arrived from France, 2 passengers who had arrived from Poland, 1 passenger who had arrived from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region and 43 cases of local transmission) and 78 recoveries. Although the number of patients in hospital decreased to 44, the number of patients in intensive care increased to 7.
On Monday, there were 38 new Covid-19 cases (all cases of local transmission) and 123 recoveries. Although the number of patients in hospital increased to 45, the number of patients in intensive care decreased to 4.
And on Tuesday, there were 61 new Covid-19 cases (all cases of local transmission) and 120 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital increased to 48, 6 of whom are in intensive care.
There are currently 1,122 active cases, of which 23 had been imported while the other 1,099 cases had been a result of local transmission. As of Tuesday, there had been 7,337 cases, 6,151 recoveries and 64 deaths.
On Tuesday, there were 16 patients in isolation in a dedicated hotel, 1,058 patients in isolation in their own accommodation and 48 patients in Covid-19 units, 6 of whom were in the Covid-19 Intensive Care Unit.
There are currently 268 suspected cases under epidemiological investigation and analysis, which are 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.
At the moment, 3,573 travellers are under monitoring by the health authorities. Monitoring is being carried out through the ‘MadeiraSafe’ app. There are also 1,110 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, 163,810 samples had been collected until Tuesday (at 17h00). By Tuesday, 311,609 samples had been processed in the Autonomous Region of Madeira.
The SRS 24 helpline (Regional Health Service – 800 24 24 20) received 537 calls from Friday to Tuesday. Overall, it has received 40,660 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 43 calls from Friday to Tuesday. Overall, it has received 3,033 calls.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/02/27/46-casos-de-covid-19-96-recuperados-151-suspeitos/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/02/28/48-novos-casos-de-covid-19-78-recuperados-127-suspeitos/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/01/38-novos-casos-de-covid-19-123-recuperados-327-suspeitos/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/02/61-novos-casos-de-covid-19-120-recuperados-268-suspeitos/

Two patients from the mainland returned home
In more good news, two patients who had been airlifted from the mainland for treatment in Madeira have returned home after recovering from Covid-19. They had been in critical condition when they, along with a third patient, were airlifted by the Portuguese Air Force on January 29th. The Madeira Regional Government had offered to treat some patients from the mainland at a time when mainland hospitals were close to full capacity and Madeira had spare capacity for Covid-19 patients. Sadly, the third patient died on February 9th.
The two patients returned home after spending 30 days at Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça. They were enormously grateful for the Madeira health professionals and for all entities that had been involved in this process.
António Costa, the Portuguese Prime Minister, used his official Twitter account to express his gratefulness to the Madeira Regional Government and for the commitment shown by all health professionals who had been involved in this process.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/02/27/dois-doentes-vindos-do-continente-ja-recuperados-regressam-a-casa/
https://www.dn.pt/politica/antonio-costa-agradece-a-madeira-e-a-fpf-ajuda-no-tratamento-de-doentes-13402480.html

Vaccination update
As of February 28th, 23,301 Covid vaccine doses (15,735 1st doses and 7,566 2nd doses) had been administered to priority groups in Madeira since December 31st.
An additional 5,850 Pfizer vaccine doses arrived in Madeira on Monday morning. So far, 34,627 vaccine doses have been delivered to the Autonomous Region of Madeira. Martinha Garcia, the Coordinator of the Pharmaceutical Hub (Coordenadora do Núcleo Farmacêutico), informed that 8,500 doses of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine are due to be delivered this week. She said this will allow the region’s vaccination plan to proceed at a good speed. She added that the 2nd dose of the the Oxford/AstraZeneca can be administered three months after the administration of the 1st dose, which will make it possible for more people to be immunised.
The plan for this week is to administer 2nd vaccine doses to 1,929 elderly citizens who had received their 1st doses on February 8th-14th.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/01/23-301-vacinas-administradas-desde-31-de-dezembro/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/01/chegaram-a-madeira-mais-5-850-vacinas-da-pfizer/

Parish of Ribeira Brava tested entire workforce
The Parish (Junta de Freguesia) of Ribeira Brava was closed on Friday so that the leadership and staff could be tested for Covid-19. The tests were a preventive measure aimed at protecting citizens who visit its premises, its staff and their relatives. A total of 17 tests were carried out and all came back negative. Marco Martins, the Parish President (Presidente da Junta de Freguesia), said staff are exposed when dealing with members of the public and documentation and informed that another round of testing is scheduled to take place in April.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/01/junta-de-freguesia-da-ribeira-brava-testou-para-covid-19-com-resultados-negativos/

Health professionals praised for their role in fighting the pandemic
José Manuel Rodrigues, President of the Legislative Assembly of Madeira (Madeira’s regional parliament) expressed his gratefulness, on behalf of all Madeira and Porto Santo residents, for the tireless work of all health professionals in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic in the region. He also thanked the staff responsible for the vaccination campaign. He expressed the view that Madeira’s vaccination plan is very well-structured and has been smartly implemented by health professionals, nurses and operational assistants. He advised the population to take all precautions to prevent being infected. He ended by praising Madeira for having been a pioneer in introducing the mandatory use of face masks and mandatory Covid-19 testing for passengers arriving in the Region, policies that prevented Madeira from having had more cases.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/02/28/jose-manuel-rodrigues-agradece-aos-profissionais-de-saude-pelo-combate-a-pandemia/

Portuguese South African young man missing in South Africa
Jason Miguel Ribeiro, 23 years old and a resident of Edenvale (Johannesburg) has been missing since February 26th. Pink Ladies, a South African organisation that provides assistance when people go missing, launched an appeal for help in finding him. His disappearance was reported to South African police.
The following information about Jason was provided by the Pink Links Facebook page:
Age: 23 yrs
Gender: male
Build: slim
Eyes: brown
Weight: 72 kg
Height: tall
Nose: round
Ears: flat
Lips: thin
“Jason was last seen on this day at about 19:00. At the time he was wearing navy jeans, button up grey work shirt, a grey jacket and black sneakers.
If you have information, contact (+27 South Africa country code):
Saps Edenvale Officer De Beer – 060 435 0664
Pink Ladies Org – 072 214 7439 / 083 378 4882 / 08600 10111
https://www.facebook.com/MissingMinorsThePinkLadiesOrganizationNgo2007/photos/a.373558899383243/5007403015998785/
https://www.jm-madeira.pt/comunidades/ver/120509/Jovem_lusodescendente_desaparecido_na_Africa_do_Sul

Madeira-Porto Santo ferry services resumed
Ferry services between Madeira and Porto Santo islands resumed on Tuesday after 2 months without any journeys, due to the ferry’s annual inspection and the need for its crew to go into quarantine.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/01/lobo-marinho-retoma-ligacoes-com-o-porto-santo-com-poucos-passageiros/

Blood donation campaign in Funchal
Santander will launch a blood donation campaign in Funchal on March 8th-12th, in partnership with Hospital Central do Funchal. The aim of the campaign is to increase blood stocks in the country as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on Portuguese hospital. Its motto is “Damos Vida” (We give life). Volunteers can sign up by calling 291 705 752.
https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/120482/Santander_lanca_campanha_de_recolha_de_sangue_no_Funchal

Food collection campaign
On February 20th, Sonae Sierra started a food collection campaign in its shopping centres. It is aimed at collecting food for Banco Alimentar (one of Portugal’s biggest and most famous food banks) to deliver to individuals and families in need.
Customers in Madeira can drop their food donations in a box (caixa) at Centro Comercial Madeira Shopping. A team from Banco Alimentar da Madeira will collect all food donations once a week. The campaign is scheduled to last until March 17th.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/02/banco-alimentar-realca-campanha-de-recolha-no-madeira-shopping/

Two patients airlifted by the Portuguese Air Force
On Monday afternoon, two patients, aged 37 and 38, airlifted between Porto Santo and Madeira. They were airlifted by an Air Force C-295M aircraft belonging to the 502 Squadron “Elefantes“. The Portuguese Air Force are regularly deployed to airlift patients in need of urgent and/or more specialised treatment, both within Madeira and the Azores and between these archipelagos and the mainland.
https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/120436/Forca_Aerea_transportou_ontem_dois_doentes_entre_o_Porto_Santo_e_o_Funchal

Temporary change in waste collection bins
Due to building work in the centre of Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, Águas e Resíduos da Madeira (ARM) informed that the general waste collection bin was moved from Rua Dr. António Vitorino Castro Jorge to Rua do Calvário (next to the recycling bins). This is a temporary move that will last until the building work is completed.
ARM asked residents in the area to drop their waste in bins that are available at Rua do Calvário, Rua da Marinheira and Rua Capitão Armando Pinto (next to the post office – CTT). These locations are marked with a green dot on the map. The red dot shows the bin’s previous location.
Bin collection will still take place 3 times a week (on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays).
http://www.aguasdamadeira.com.pt/noticias.aspx?n=227#.YD8rrC2cYWo

Water supply disruptions
There will be water supply disruptions today and on Friday, due to scheduled work to reduce water leaks on the water supply network in the Municipality of Câmara de Lobos. The following areas will be affected:
Parishes (Freguesias) of Jardim da Serra & Estreito de Câmara de Lobos (3rd March – 09h00-13h00) – Fonte Frade; Foro & Luzirão
Parish (Freguesia) of Estreito de Câmara de Lobos (5th March – 09h00-13h00) – Romeiras & Cabo Podão
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/03/01/arm-informa-para-interrupcao-do-abastecimento-de-agua/

Madeira Situation Report March 2021 | Safe Communities Portugal

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