Madeira Situation Report Wednesday 6th July 2022
by Daniel Fernandes
Brief Covid-19 update
On July 4th, it was announced that there had been just 1 new Covid-19 case (1 non-teaching member of staff) in the Region’s schools in the previous days.
https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/177767/ Covid-19_Registado_apenas_um_caso_positivo_de_covid-19
Doca do Cavacas Swimming Complex reopened for swimming
Doca do Cavacas Swimming Complex has reopened for swimming. The all-clear was given after testing on the water had been carried out by the Regional Health Directorate (Direção Regional da Saúde). The beach had been closed on June 29th after water pollution levels had reached a level that required it to be temporarily closed. Further water testing confirmed that the water was safe enough for swimming to be allowed again.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2022/07/01/praia-da-doca-do-cavacas-reaberta-a-banhos/ https://www.rtp.pt/madeira/sociedade/praia-da-doca-do-cavacas-interdita-a-banhos_96876
Two more community defibrillators available in Porto Santo
Two Automatic External Defibrillators were licensed by the Municipality of Porto Santo, under the coordination of the Madeira Civil Protection Service, as part of the Automatic External Defibrillator Program. One defibrillator will be placed outside the Porto Santo Municipal Building (town hall), and another will be placed at Fontinha Beach.
https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/177793/ Porto_Santo_conta_com_mais_dois_desfibrilhadores_automaticos_externos
Sour Cherry and Regional Confectionery Show in Curral das Freiras
Another edition of the Sour Cherry and Regional Confectionery Show (Festa da Ginja) is taking place this week 8th-10th July) at the Community Centre of Curral das Freiras. It will have food and drink stalls, with the highlight being the sour cherry liqueur (ginjinha).
https://www.visitmadeira.com/en-gb/what-to-do/events/search/sour-cherry-and-regional- confectionery-show
Shellfish Festival in Câmara de Lobos
This year’s Shellfish Festival is taking place in Câmara de Lobos (next to the pier) from the 15th to the 24th of July. Its opening hours will be from 12h00 to 15h00, and from 19h00 to 23h00. Visitors will be able to try shellfish dishes such as seafood rice, oysters, clams, lobster, prawns, etc.
https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/177860/Festival_de_Marisco_realiza- se_de_15_a_24_desde_mes_em_Camara_de_Lobos
Water supply disruptions
The Municipality of Câmara de Lobos informed there will be a water supply disruptions affecting the following areas:
July 6th – 14h00 to 17h00 (TODAY)
– Rancho
– Ribeira de Alforra – Serrado da Adega
July 7th – 14h00 to 17h00
– Pedregal
The Municipality of Funchal also informed there will be a water supply disruptions affecting the following areas:
July 6th – 09h00 to 15h00 (TODAY)
– Caminho dos Pretos
– Caminho do Meio (between Caminho dos Pretos and Caminho das Voltas) – Travessa do Largo da Choupana
– Vereda Ribeiro Domingos Dias (numbers 43 to 47)
July 7th – 09h00 to 13h00
– Caminho dos Três Paus à Viana
– Vereda dos Três Paus
– Entrada 49 da Vereda dos Três Paus – Escadas dos Três Paus
https://funchalnoticias.net/2022/06/30/interrupcao-de-abastecimento-de-agua-no-concelho-de- camara-de-lobos-entre-4-e-7-de-julho/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2022/07/05/interrupcao-do-abastecimento-de-agua-no-caminho-dos- pretos-e-no-caminho-dos-tres-paus/
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. These cannot be postponed and will take place in the following days and places:
FUNCHAL
July 6th – 14h00 to 16h00 (TODAY)
– Caminho Novo da Ribeira de Santana (numbers 8 to 37) – Vereda da Capela de Santana (number 14)
July 6th – 23h00 to 24h00 (TODAY) & July 7th – 00h00-03h00
– Rua Dr. Fernão de Ornelas (numbers 65 to 79)
July 7th – 09h00-12h00 & July 8th 09h00-12h00
– Beco dos Álamos (numbers 49 to 61)
PONTA DO PARGO
July 7th – 09h00 to 12h30 – Serrado
– Lombo Queimado
– Ribeira da Vaca
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.
https://funchalnoticias.net/2022/07/01/publicidade-o-fornecimento-de-energia-sera- interrompido-nos-dias-horas-e-locais-abaixo-indicados-anuncio-63-2022/
https://funchalnoticias.net/2022/07/06/publicidade-o-fornecimento-de-energia-sera- interrompido-nos-dias-horas-e-locais-abaixo-indicados-anuncio-64-2022/