Madeira Situation Report Thursday 16th September 2021
By Daniel Fernandes Covid-19 update
There were 124 new Covid-19 cases, 139 recoveries and no deaths from Covid-19 in Madeira since the previous Madeira Situation Report, which was published a week ago.
On Wednesday, there were 11 new Covid-19 cases (5 imported cases – 3 from the UK, 1 from the USA and 1 from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region & 6 cases of local transmission) and 22 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital remained the same as the day before (5 patients hospitalised, including 1 in intensive care).
On Thursday, there were 32 new Covid-19 cases (5 imported cases – 2 from the UK, 2 from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region and 1 from Southern Region & 27 cases of local transmission) and 22 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital increased to 6, 1 of whom was in intensive care.
On Friday, there were 17 new Covid-19 cases (6 imported cases – 3 from the UK, 2 from the Netherlands and 1 from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region & 11 cases of local transmission) and 22 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital decreased to 3, none of whom was in intensive care.
On Saturday, there were 20 new Covid-19 cases (5 imported cases – 2 from France, 1 from South Africa, 1 from the USA and 1 from Venezuela & 15 cases of local transmission) and 19 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital remained the same as he day before (3) and no patients were in intensive care.
On Sunday, there were 20 new Covid-19 cases (11 imported cases – 10 from the UK and 1 from Southern Region & 9 cases of local transmission) and 12 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital increased to 5, none of whom were in intensive care.
On Monday, there were 18 new Covid-19 cases (4 imported cases – 2 from South Africa and 2 from the UK & 14cases of local transmission) and 20 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital increased to 6, none of whom were in intensive care.
And on Tuesday, there were 6 new Covid-19 cases (3 imported cases – 2 from the Netherlands and 1 from the UK & 3 cases of local transmission) and 22 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital decreased to 5, none of whom were in intensive care.
There were 160 active cases on Tuesday, of which 44 had been imported while the other 116 cases had been a result of local transmission. As of Tuesday, there had been 11,542 cases, 11,307 recoveries and 75 deaths.
On Tuesday, there were 32 patients in isolation in a dedicated hotel, 138 patients in isolation in their own accommodation and 5 patients in hospital, 1 of whom was in intensive care.
On the same day, there were 95 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 41,380 travellers under monitoring by the health authorities. Monitoring is being carried out through the ‘MadeiraSafe’ app. There were also 250 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, 306,830 samples had been collected until Tuesday (at 15h30).
As for Covid-19 rapid antigen tests, a total of 261,194 tests had been carried out by September 5th, 186,983 of which as part of mass testing campaigns.
By Tuesday, 613,715 samples from RT-PCR tests had been processed in the Autonomous Region of Madeira.
The SRS 24 helpline (Regional Health Service – 800 24 24 20) received 564 calls in the last 7 days. Overall, it had received 63,716 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 3 calls in the last 7 days. Overall, it has received 3,851 calls.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/09/08/11-novos-casos-de-covid-19-22-recuperados-95-suspeitos/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/09/09/32-novos-casos-de-covid-19-hoje-22-recuperados-86-suspeitos/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/09/13/18-novos-casos-de-covid-19-20-recuperados-102-suspeitos/
Covid-19 vaccination update
On September 10th, a Covid-19 vaccination team administered 252 Covid-19 vaccine doses in Porto Santo. Most doses administered were second doses.
On September 11th, a shipment of 11,700 Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine doses arrived in Funchal.
As of September 12th, a total of 374,095 Covid-19 vaccine doses (201,735 1st doses & 193,460 2nd doses/full vaccination) had been administered since the start of the campaign on December 31st. This means that on that day, 80% of the population had been administered the first vaccine dose while 77% of the population had been fully vaccinated.
A total of 5,952 vaccine doses (1,734 1st doses & 5,952 2nd doses/full vaccination) were administered in the week up to September 5th.
The plan for this week is to continue to inoculate the population throughout the Region.
According to a real-time Covid-19 vaccination tracker, 80.49% of the Region’s population (202,078) have been administered 1 vaccine dose while 76.48% of the population (192,020) have been fully vaccinated.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/09/14/mais-de-374-mil-vacinas-contra-a-covid-19-na-ram/
Use of face mask recommended
The Madeira Regional Government will continue to recommend the use of face masks outdoors in any circumstances. Miguel Albuquerque, the President of the Madeira Regional Government, said Madeira’s high population density and the large number of tourists who visit the archipelago are reasons why the population is advised to continue to wear face masks in outdoor areas. He also reminded about a recent Covid-19 outbreak in Camacha, where 25 people were infected.
Power cut
Empresa de Electricidade da Madeira (Madeira power supplier) announced there will be power cuts due to scheduled work on the electricity supply network. It cannot be postponed and will take place in the following days and places:
SANTANA
September 15th – 12h00 to 14h00 (TODAY)
– Rua do Cónego Fernando Vaz
– Rua do Dr. João Abel de Freitas
– Rua do Dr. joão de Almada
GAULA
September 16th – 10h55 to 12h00
– Lajes
– Caminho das Lages Lombadinha
– Caminho da Portada do Porto Novo
– Rampa do Quiosque
CAMPANÁRIO
September 17th – 09h00 to 09h30 & 12h00 to 12h30
– Adega
– Longueira
– Cova da Velha
– Pico do Frade
– Jardim
– Rodes
September 17th – 09h00 to 12h30
– Serrado
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 number (Serviço de Apoio ao Cliente): 800 221 187.