Madeira Situation Report Wednesday 4th August 2021
By Daniel Fernandes
Covid-19 update
There were 170 new Covid-19 cases, 191 recoveries and 1 death from Covid-19 in Madeira since the previous Madeira Situation Report, which was published on July 28th.
On Wednesday, there were 23 new Covid-19 cases (6 imported cases – 1 from Hungary, 1 from the Netherlands, 3 from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region and 1 from Northern Region & 17 cases of local transmission) and 23 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital decreased to 5, with none in intensive care
On Thursday, there were 16 new Covid-19 cases (4 imported cases – 2 from the Netherlands, 1 from Italy and 1 from the UK & 12 cases of local transmission) and 24 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital decreased to 3. No patients were in intensive care.
On Friday, there were 27 new Covid-19 cases (11 imported cases – 9 from the UK, 1 from Lebanon and 1 from Spain & 16 cases of local transmission) and 25 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital increased to 4, with no patients in intensive care.
On Saturday, there were 22 new Covid-19 cases (11 imported cases – 3 from the UK, 1 from Colombia, 1 from Spain and 6 from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region & 11 cases of local transmission) and 23 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital increased to 6, with no patients in intensive care.
On Sunday, there were 28 new Covid-19 cases (16 imported cases – 9 from the UK, 2 from France and 5 from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region & 12 cases of local transmission), 36 recoveries and 1 death. A male patient, aged 88 and who had pre-existing conditions, died with Covid-19 at Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça. The number of patients in hospital remained the same as the day before. No patients were in intensive care.
On Monday, there were 22 new Covid-19 cases (8 imported cases – 2 from Spain and 6 from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region & 14 cases of local transmission) and 22 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital remained the same as the day before.
And on Tuesday, there were 32 new Covid-19 cases (12 imported cases – 3 from the UK, 2 from Ireland, 2 from Lithuania, 1 from Russia, 1 from South Africa, 2 from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region and 1 from Northern Region & 20 cases of local transmission) and 38 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital remained the same as the day before (6). No patients were in intensive care.
There were 227 active cases on Tuesday, of which 89 had been imported while the other 138 cases had been a result of local transmission. As of Tuesday, there had been 10,333 cases, 10,031 recoveries and 75 deaths.
On Tuesday, there were 61 patients in isolation in a dedicated hotel, 160 patients in isolation in their own accommodation and 6 patients in hospital, none of whom was intensive care.
On the same day, there were 41 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 44,262 travellers under monitoring by the health authorities. Monitoring is being carried out through the ‘MadeiraSafe’ app. There were also 465 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, 278,360 samples had been collected until Tuesday (at 15h30). By Tuesday, 551,629 samples from RT-PCR tests had been processed and 73,945 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 1,548 calls in the last 7 days. Overall, it had received 57,108 calls.
The Covid-19 mental health helpline (Linha de Acompanhamento Psicológico da Direção Regional de Saúde – 291212 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 in the last 7 days. Overall, it has received 3,787 calls.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/07/28/23-novos-casos-de-covid-19-23-recuperados-87-suspeitos/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/07/29/16-novos-casos-de-covid-19-24-recuperados-128-suspeitos/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/07/30/27-novos-casos-de-covid-19-25-recuperados-110-suspeitos/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/08/01/22-novos-casos-de-covid-19-23-recuperados-79-suspeitos/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/08/01/28-novos-casos-de-covid-19-36-recuperados-106-suspeitos/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/08/01/mais-uma-morte-na-madeira-por-causa-da-covid-19/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/08/02/22-novos-casos-de-covid-19-22-recuperados-24-suspeitos/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/08/03/32-novos-casos-de-covid-19-38-recuperados-41-suspeitos/
Covid-19 vaccination update
As of August 1st, a total of 305,773 Covid-19 vaccine doses (176,403 1st doses & 141,848 2nd doses/full vaccinations) had been administered in the Autonomous Region of Madeira since the start of the Covid-19 vaccination campaign on December 31st. This means that 69% of the population had been administered 1 vaccine dose while 56% of the population have already been fully vaccinated. A total of 19,133 Covid-19 vaccine doses (8,745 1st doses & 13,623 2nd doses/full vaccinations) were administered in the week before August 1st.
Pedro Ramos (Madeira’s Health and Civil Protection Secretary), expects 90% of the population will have been inoculated by the end of September/October. This is why he said it does not make sense to end the mandatory use of face masks in public places.
According to the latest data, 309,739 Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered (164,239 1st doses & 145,500 2nd doses/full vaccinations).
Covid-19 vaccination will continue this week. One of the highlights of the week will be the 2 “Open Day” vaccination campaigns aimed at inoculating young people aged 12-17 on August 4th (today from 09h00 to 19h00) and on August 6th in the Funchal Vaccination Centre (Centro de Vacinação do Funchal), which is located at Madeira Tecnopolo. No booking is required for the “Open Day” vaccination campaigns. There will be additional “Open Day” campaigns in other regional municipalities, including in Porto Santo.
The first “Open Day” vaccination campaign took place on August 31st. There was strong demand during the day. There was already big queues of teenagers and their parents before 09h00. Around 100 teenagers had already been inoculated before the 1st hour of the campaign. Out of a total of 2,036 Covid-19 vaccine doses that had been administered in the Funchal Vaccination Centre, 1,207 were administered on teenagers aged 12-17 (368 aged 12-14 & 839 aged 15-17).
Pedro Ramos visited the scene on Saturday and praised the teenagers “big maturity and sense of responsibility”, stating that “this is another weapon at their disposal in order to continue to be protected”. He reminded that many children and youngsters were infected with Covid-19 throughout the country and said the aim is for about 20,000 youngsters to be inoculated in the Region, to ensure a safe start to the school year.
The Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccines will be administered, as recommended by the European Medicine Agency.
It is also possible for youngsters from this age group to book a vaccination spot in all regional municipalities.
A shipment of 40,950 Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines arrived in the Region on Sunday. It was another step in ensuring there are enough vaccine doses to continue the regional Covid-19 vaccination campaign.
https://web.sesaram.pt/COVID19_INFO
https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/08/01/40-950-vacinas-da-pfizer-chegaram-hoje/
Only 10% of passengers are tested on arrival
Pedro Ramos (Madeira’s Health and Civil Protection Secretary) revealed that only 10% of the passengers arriving in the Region are tested for Covid-19 at the Covid-19 testing centre that was set up at the airport. This means 90% of the passengers arriving in the Region are already vaccinated, have recovered from Covid-19 or were tested before traveling. He also said 50% of passengers were tested on arrival at the start of the July 2020. About 600,000 passengers, half of them from the Portuguese mainland, have arrived in the Region since the start of Covid-19 testing on arrival.
University students reminded that they can book Covid-19 vaccination
The Academic Association of the University of Madeira (Associação Académica da Universidade da Madeira) reminded students that they can book their vaccination spot. They will first have to register at the SESARAM (Madeira Health Service) website. After registration, they can book their vaccination spot. They must attach their university registration, which is available on the “InfoAlunos” platform, at “Documentos > Académicos (categoria Inscrição)”. After confirmation of registration on the SESARAM website, students must wait to be contacted by the Regional Health and Civil Protection Secretariat (Secretaria Regional de Saúde e Proteção Civil).
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:
FUNCHAL
August 5th – 09h00 to 11h30 & 14h00 to 16h00
– Caminho da Alegria (numbers 3 to 28)
– Caminho da Terça (number 73)
– Caminho Velho da Igreja (numbers 1 to 58)
– Rua Conde da Alegria
– Travessa da Alegria (numbers 1 to 24)
August 5th – 00h00 to 05h00
– Estrada Comandante Camacho de Freitas (number 82)
– Rua da Encosta do Pico dos Barcelos – Galeria and Bar
– Urbanização do Pico dos Barcelo
CALHETA
August 5th – 13h00 to 16h00
– Rabaça
– Pico da Urze (including communications mast)
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.