Madeira Situation Report Wednesday 11th August 2021
By Daniel Fernandes
Covid-19 update
There were 126 new Covid-19 cases, 113 recoveries and no deaths from Covid-19 in Madeira since the previous Madeira Situation Report.
On Saturday, there were 42 new Covid-19 cases (9 imported cases – 6 from the UK, 2 from Spain and 1 from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region & 33 cases of local transmission) and 18 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital increased to 13, 1 of whom was in intensive care.
On Sunday, there were 23 new Covid-19 cases (8 imported cases – 5 from the UK, 1 from France, 1 from the United Arab Emirates and 1 from Southern Region & 15 cases of local transmission) and 28 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital decreased to 8, 1 of whom was in intensive care.
On Monday, there were 31 new Covid-19 cases (3 imported cases from the UK & 28 cases of local transmission)and 24 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital decreased to 7, 1 of whom was in intensive care.
And on Tuesday, there were 30 new Covid-19 cases (3 imported cases – 2 from the UK and 1 from Russia & 27cases of local transmission) and 43 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital decreased to 6, 1 of whom was in intensive care.
There were 249 active cases on Tuesday, of which 52 had been imported while the other 197 cases had been a result of local transmission. As of Tuesday, there had been 10,543 cases, 10,219 recoveries and 75 deaths.
On Tuesday, there were 67 patients in isolation in a dedicated hotel, 176 patients in isolation in their own accommodation and 6 patients in hospital, 1 of whom was intensive care.
On the same day, there were 78 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 46,616 travellers under monitoring by the health authorities. Monitoring is being carried out through the ‘MadeiraSafe’ app. There were also 474 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, 284,588 samples had been collected until Tuesday (at 15h30). By Tuesday, 562,473 samples from RT-PCR tests had been processed and 74,211 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 470 calls between Friday and Tuesday. Overall, it had received 59,792 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 5 calls between Friday and Tuesday. Overall, it has received 3,801 calls.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/08/07/novos-casos-activos-de-covid-19-cifram-se-este-sabado-em-42/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/08/08/23-novos-casos-de-covid-19-28-recuperados-96-suspeitos/
Covid-19 vaccination update
On August 8th, 510 Covid-19 vaccine doses were administered in the Machico Vaccination Centre (Centro de Vacinação do Machico), 486 of which to youths aged 12-17. By that day, 41% of the Machico population had started the Covid-19 vaccination process.
By August 8th, more than 3,600 Covid-19 vaccine doses had been administered in the Region to youths aged 12-17.
As of August 8th, a total of 324,411 Covid-19 vaccine doses (182,932 1st doses & 156,025 2nd doses/full vaccination) had been administered since the start of the campaign on December 31st. This means that on that day, 72% of the population had been administered the first vaccine dose while 61% of the population had been fully vaccinated. A total of 18,506 vaccine doses (6,435 1st doses & 14,137 2nd doses/full vaccination) were administered in the previous week.
The plan for this week is to continue to inoculate the population throughout the Region. The highlight will be the scheduled vaccination “Open Day” for the inoculation of young people (aged 12 or older) and adults in the Vaccination Centre of Porto Santo (Centro de Vacinação do Porto Santo), which will take place on August 13th and 14th.
According to the latest data, which was provided on a real-time vaccination tracker, a total of 326,914 Covid-19 vaccine doses (182,932 1st doses & 156,025 2nd doses/full vaccination) had been administered The aim is for 175,000 people to be fully vaccinated.
https://web.sesaram.pt/COVID19_INFO
Consumers warned not to use a batch of hand sanitisers
ARAE (Autoridade Regional das Atividades Económicas – Regional Authority for Economic Activities) issued a warning on a hand sanitiser made by Fapil, which does not comply with current EU legislation. Lab testing on the hand sanitiser found it does not comply with EU legislation because no traces of ethanol were found. This affects a specific batch of hand sanitiser (Fapil 100ml – Lote 89603). As a result, ARAE advised consumers not to use this specific batch of Fapil hand sanitiser.
New Navy vessel deployed after Covid-19 outbreak onboard patrol vessel
A Covid-19 outbreak onboard NRP Douro, a Tejo-class patrol vessel, left 14 sailors infected with the virus. The outbreak was detected after a sailor showed symptoms of loss of taste. PCR tests were carried out and 14 sailors were found to be infected, while the remaining 12 sailors tested negative. The infected sailors were transferred to a dedicated hotel and the remaining sailors remained in prophylactic isolation onboard the vessel. Although some sailors showed flu-like symptoms, all sailors are fine. NRP Douro had arrived in the Region on July 15th for a 3-months deployment.
As a result and as a precaution, the Portuguese Navy deployed NRP Sines for at least 10 days. The Viana do Castelo-class offshore patrol vessel is led by Captain-Lieutenant Ester Eunice Pereira Lopes and has a crew of 47 sailors (9 officers, 9 sergeants and 29 enlisted). This deployment will reinforce the naval presence in the Region and ensure the Navy is able to continue to patrol the sea, to carry out search and rescue operations, to support the regional civil protection services in dealing with natural disasters and to cooperate with other State departments that deal with maritime issues.
https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/137501/Marinha_reforca_dispositivo_na_Madeira_com_NRP_Sines
Power cut
Empresa de Electricidade da Madeira (Madeira power supplier) announced there will be power cuts due to planned work on the electricity supply network. These works cannot be postponed and will take place in the following day and places:
CAMPANÁRIO
August 13th – 09h00 to 12h00
– Estrada da Adega (partial)
– Estrada do Jardim (partial)
– Caminho do Jardim de Cima (partial)
CANIÇO
August 14th – 13h30 to 17h00
– Rua da Abegoaria
– Parque Industrial da Cancela (north)
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.