Madeira Situation Report Saturday 10th July 2021
By Daniel Fernandes
Covid-19 update
There were 43 new Covid-19 cases, 19 recoveries and no deaths from Covid-19 in Madeira since the previous Madeira Situation Report.
On Wednesday, there were 7 new Covid-19 cases (from 2 passengers who had arrived from Spain, 1 passenger who had arrived from Italy and 4 cases of local transmission) and 2 recoveries. Once again, there were no patients in hospital.
On Thursday, there were 24 new Covid-19 cases (from 3 passengers who had arrived from Spain, 1 passenger who had arrived from Italy, 1 passenger who had arrived from Venezuela and 19 cases of local transmission) and 8 recoveries. There were 2 patients at Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça, none of whom were in intensive care.
And on Friday, there were 12 new Covid-19 cases (from 1 passenger who had arrived from Switzerland, 1 passenger who had arrived from Central Portugal and 10 cases of local transmission) and 9 recoveries. There were 2 patients at Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça, 1 of whom was in intensive care.
There were 103 active cases on Friday, of which 28 had been imported while the other 75 cases had been a result of local transmission. As of Thursday, most new cases were of people aged 30-39, and there were only 16 cases among those aged 60 or older. As of Friday, there had been 9,748 cases, 9,572 recoveries and 73 deaths.
On Friday, there were 32 patients in isolation in a dedicated hotel, 69 patients in isolation in their own accommodation and 2 patients in hospital, 1 of whom in intensive care.
On the same day, there were 65 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 28,599 travellers under monitoring by the health authorities. Monitoring is being carried out through the ‘MadeiraSafe’ app. There were also 437 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, 253,402 samples had been collected until Friday (at 15h30). By Tuesday, 509,373 samples from RT-PCR tests had been processed and 73,414 antigen rapid tests had been carried out in the Autonomous Region of Madeira.
The SRS 24 helpline (Regional Health Service – 800 24 24 20) received 374 calls from Tuesday to Friday. Overall, it had received 55,725 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 11 calls from Tuesday to Friday. Overall, it has received 3,725 calls.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/07/07/7-novos-casos-de-covid-19-2-recuperados-106-suspeitos/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/07/08/24-novos-casos-de-covid-19-8-recuperados-82-suspeitos/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/07/09/12-novos-casos-de-covid-19-9-recuperados-65-suspeitos/
https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/134378/Faixas_etarias_mais_jovens_concentram_maioria_dos_casos
Covid-19 vaccination in Porto Santo delayed until Sunday
All people who had been scheduled to be inoculated today (July 10th) in Porto Santo will now be inoculated tomorrow (July 11th) at the same time as previously scheduled. No reason was provided for this delay.
https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/134510/Vacinas_no_Porto_Santo_adiadas_para_domingo
Covid-19 vaccination update
After the administration of 2nd doses of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, the Region will still have about 6,000 vaccine doses in stock, which will enable around 3,000 people to be inoculated. The exact number of additional doses available will become clear in the 2 weeks and will be used to inoculate anyone who would like to be inoculated earlier than originally planned.
As of Friday, 244,471 Covid-19 vaccine doses (137,745 1st doses & 106,626 full vaccinations) had been administered in the Autonomous Region of Madeira.
https://web.sesaram.pt/COVID19_INFO
Free antigen rapid tests available for Agriloja customers
Agriloja in Funchal informed that free Covid-19 antigen rapid testing will be available for its customers on Saturday mornings, from 08h30 to 13h00, without the need for booking. Testing will take place at its store and in partnership with Achada Fisioclinic. In a statement, Agriloja stated its intention to play a role in fostering a safe environment and in controlling the current pandemic situation. It stressed that its staff is regularly tested. Agriloja in Funchal is located at: Azinhaga do Poço Barral, number 23, -2 floor (next to Mercado Abastecedor de São Martinho). It is open from Monday to Saturday (including bank holidays), between 08h30 and 19h30.
Work started on the building of a Covid-19 monument
On Wednesday, building work started on the Covid-19 monument that will honour the professionals served on the frontline in the fight against Covid-19. The monument will be built next to the Legislative Assembly of Madeira. In April, José Manuel Rodrigues, the President of the Legislative Assembly of Madeira, had the idea of building this monument. The monument will be inspired by the work of Martim Veloza, a sculptor. Its inauguration had initially been scheduled for Portugal Day on June 10th. It is now likely to be inaugurated during the celebrations of the 45th anniversary of the Legislative Assembly of Madeira, which will be led by Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa (Portugal’s President).
Search continues for missing Polish citizen
A search and rescue operation is underway for a Polish citizen who went missing on Wednesday in the mountains in western Madeira. On Friday at 18h00, a total of 38 people and 12 vehicles from the Calheta, São Vicente, Porto Moniz and Funchal fire services, the Forest Police (Corpo de Polícia Florestal), the PSP police force (Polícia de Segurança Pública), the GNR police force (Guarda Nacional Republicana) and the Regional Civil Protection Service (Serviço Regional de Protecção Civil) were deployed on the operation. In addition, 5 rescue dogs, 2 drones and a multi-mission helicopter
The emergency services were informed on Thursday morning that the Polish citizen had left Porto Moniz at the end of Wednesday afternoon for a trail training session and had failed to return to his hotel. The last GPS data on his location suggested he was near Pico da Urze, in Paul da Serra.
High winds warning
A heavy winds warning has been issued for today and will be in place this morning. Heavy winds are expected on the coast. As such, vessel owners are advised to keep their vessels docked in harbours.
https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/134487/Capitania_do_Porto_do_Funchal_alerta_para_vento_forte_
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 days and places:
FAJÃ DA OVELHA
July 13th – 09h00 to 09h30
– VE3 Raposeira/Fajã da Ovelha (including MEO phone masts)
July 13th – 09h40 to 10h10
– VE3 Fajã da Ovelha/Lombada dos Marinheiros (including MEO phone masts)
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.