Madeira Situation Report Wednesday 13th October 2021
By Daniel Fernandes
Covid-19 update
There were 58 new Covid-19 cases, 102 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 10 new Covid-19 cases (1 imported case from Lithuania & 9 cases of local transmission) and 13 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital increased to 7, none of whom was in intensive care.
On Thursday, there were 11 new Covid-19 cases (3 imported cases – 2 from Germany and 1 from the UK & 8 cases of local transmission) and 21 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital increased to 10, none of whom was in intensive care.
On Friday, there were 7 new Covid-19 cases (2 imported cases from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region & 5 cases of local transmission) and 19 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital increased to to 6, none of whom was in intensive care.
On Saturday, there were 8 new Covid-19 cases (3 imported cases from the UK & 5 cases of local transmission) and 17 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital remained the same as the day before.
On Sunday, there were 7 new Covid-19 cases (all cases of local transmission) and 6 recoveries. There were 7 hospitalised patients.
On Monday, there were 4 new Covid-19 cases (1 imported case from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region & 3 cases of local transmission) and 11 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital increased to 8, although there were still no patients in intensive care.
And on Tuesday, there were 11 new Covid-19 cases (4 imported cases – 2 from the UK, 1 from the USA and 1 from Central Region & 7 cases of local transmission) and 15 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital was 8, none of whom was in intensive care.
There were 76 active cases on Tuesday, of which 18 had been imported while the other 58 cases had been a result of local transmission. As of Tuesday, there had been 11,839 cases, 11,688 recoveries and 75 deaths.
On Tuesday, there were 15 patients in isolation in a dedicated hotel, 53 patients in isolation in their own accommodation and 8 patients in hospital, none of whom was in intensive care.
On the same day, there were 36 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 36,965 travellers under monitoring by the health authorities. Monitoring is being carried out through the ‘MadeiraSafe’ app. There were also 178 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, 314,920 samples had been collected until Tuesday (at 15h30).
As for Covid-19 rapid antigen tests, a total of 350,900 tests had been carried out by October 3rd, 276m689 of which as part of mass testing campaigns.
By Tuesday, 652,380 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 737 calls in the last 7 days. Overall, it had received 65,275 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 37 calls in the last 7 days. Overall, it has received 3,893 calls.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/10/06/10-novos-casos-de-covid-19-13-recuperados-129-suspeitos/
https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/143895/Domingo_com_sete_novos_casos_de_covid-19_na_Madeira
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/10/12/11-novos-casos-de-covid-19-15-recuperados-36-suspeitos/
Further easing of Covid-19 restrictions likely
The Madeira Regional Government is currently assessing the current epidemiological situation on the archipelago, particularly since the start of school classes and since the Flower Festival (Festa da Flor) took place on October 3rd. A further easing of Covid-19 restrictions, particularly the end of the curfew and the reopening of nightclubs on October 15th, is being seriously considered. The Regional Government’s decision will be announced on Thursday.
Live fire military exercise to take place
The Portuguese Military will carry out a live fire exercise on the parish (freguesia) of Ponta do Pargo, in the area around the lighthouse, on October 14th, from 10h00 until 18h00. Access to the surrounding areas (both at sea and on land) will be closed and there will be warnings and advice will be provided in the area. There will be some noise as a result of explosions and of the firing of ammunition.
If any remains of explosives and ammunition are found, they must not be touched. Instead, the population are advised to inform the Police (PSP – 291 208 400) or the relevant military regiment (RG3-Regimento de Guarnição Nº3 — 291 765 579 or 291 765 580).
Additional Binter flights between Madeira and the Canary Islands
Binter will increase the number of flights from Madeira to the Canary Islands in November. Flights to Tenerife will resume and flights to Gran Canaria will continue. There will be 8 weekly flights to the Canary Islands.
From November 2nd, Binter will have flights between Funchal and Tenerife on Tuesdays and on
Saturdays. On Tuesdays and on Saturdays, the flight from Funchal will depart at 14h00 and land in Tenerife Norte-Cidade de La Laguna at 15h20. The flight from Tenerife Norte-Cidade de La Laguna will depart at 16h05 and land in Funchal at 17h25.
Binter will keep 2 weekly flights between Grand Canaria and Funchal. They will be operated on Thursdays and on Sundays. On Thursdays, the flight from Funchal will depart at 12h30 and land in Gran Canaria at 14h00. The flight from Gran Canaria will depart at 14h45 and land in Funchal at 16h15. On Sundays, the flight from Funchal will depart at 13h45 and land in Gran Canaria at 15h15. The flight from Gran Canaria will depart at 16h00 and land in Funchal at 17h30
Bookings can be made on Binter’s website (www.binter.pt), by phone (291 290 129) or through a travel agency.
EasyJet increases seat capacity on flights between Porto and Funchal
EasyJet announced it will add additional 14,000 seats on its route between Porto and Funchal. This means there will be 3 flights per day between both cities on Fridays and on Sundays, and 2 flights per day on the remaining days of the week.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/10/06/easyjet-reforca-capacidade-de-viagens-entre-porto-e-funchal/
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:
FUNCHAL
October 14th – 09h00 to 11h30 & 14h00 to 16h00
– Rua Conde Carvalhal (number 25A)
– Rua da Nova Alegria (numbers 36 to 57)
– Rua da Nova da Rochinha (numbers 1A to 6A)
ESTREITO DE CÂMARA DE LOBOS
October 14th – 09h00 to 11h30 & 14h00 to 16h00
– Rua António Prócoro Macedo Júnior (odd numbers – 49 to 69E & even numbers – 20 to 68)
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.