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Algarve Situation Report November 7 2020

Covid-19 Situation

Covid.19: Algarve has 98 more cases totalling 1,165 active

The District Civil Protection Commission of Faro, reported earlier today, based on data provided by the Regional Health Delegate that there are 1,165 active cases of covid.19 in the Algarve.

So far, 3,300 people have been infected, 98 more in the last 24 hours with 2,098 recovered (cumulative), equivalent to 63.58%.

33 people are hospitalized, 4 in the Intensive Care Units. The same source reports that there are 37 deaths in the region (cumulative).

Currently, 2,236 people are under active surveillance and 161 (cumulative) have been discharged from the hospital.

In relation to the bulletin of last Friday, October 30, another 286 active cases and 577 new cases of Covid – 19 are confirmed.. Another 288 people are recovered.

There is less 1 person hospitalized (33), and 1 more in intensive care (4). A further 828 people are under active surveillance.

Note: It should be noted that in the statement from the District Civil Protection Commission of Faro, 98 new cases are registered in the region, while the Directorate-General for Health confirms 156 in the last 24 hours.

Covid-19: Turismo do Algarve estimates 74million euros loss of revenue with MotoGP without audience

The president of Turismo do Algarve today estimated at 74 million euros the loss of direct revenue for the region, due to the absence of an audience at the Portuguese Grand Prix of MotoGP, in Portimão.The Portuguese race, the 14th and final round of the world championship on motorcycling, will close the season on November 22, a week after the Grand Prix of the Valencian Community. According to João Fernandes, president of the Algarve Tourism Region (RTA), “there was an estimated revenue of around 80 million euros, but without the presence of people, that revenue should not exceed six million”.

“With the people who are part of the MotoGP motorcycle teams, journalists, people from the organization and who are external to the region, there is a significant impact in terms of accommodation of about 21 thousand overnight stays, vehicle rental, food and consumption, estimating if the value of six million euros ”, he indicated. For João Fernandes, although the revenue is a contribution to the region, “it is far from the 80 million that were estimated to be held for the event with the presence of an audience”.

However, the person in charge of Turismo do Algarve considers that “all is not lost, because what is most important in this event is the ability to gain notoriety for the country and a tourist destination like the Algarve, namely through the television broadcast that arrives to more than 400 million households worldwide”.

State of Emergency forces the postponement of the Casinos do Algarve Rally

The Casinos do Algarve Rally, proves that it closes the Portuguese Rally Championships, and of which the South Rally Championship is also part, which would take place in the municipalities of Lagoa, Lagos, Monchique and Portimão in the next days of 14 and 15 November , had to be postponed due to the implementation of the State of Emergency in Portugal, due to the fight against the covid-19 pandemic. In a statement, Clube Automóvel do Algarve informs that the favorable opinion issued by the Regional Directorate of Health of the Algarve was revoked yesterday, stating that: “a sporting event of this dimension, in addition to being able to increase the number of cases in the region even more, would still occupy essential time of the security forces and other professionals and they are essential today in the prevention of covid-19 “.

In this way, and given the importance that the rally presents for the discussion of the title of national champion, FPAK and Clube Automóvel do Algarve will propose to Solverde – Casinos do Algarve and the local authorities involved, a new date for the event to take place during the next month of December, “provided that the sanitary conditions are met for its safe execution”, underlines the organization, similar to what happened with other events in the last months for the Portuguese Rally Championship.

Algarve Situation Report Wednesday November 4th 2020

Ualg researchers study the impact of quarantine on the mental health of the Portuguese during the Covid-19

Women and young people were twice as likely to be depressed and anxious during imposed confinement to stop the Covid-19 pandemic in Portugal, preliminary data from a study revealed yesterday, by Ualg – University of the Algarve.

Speaking to Lusa, the person responsible for the study in Portugal said that depressive symptoms are more easily found in “women and people dissatisfied with their health and economic income” and who referred to being “unspiritual”, to which young people are added, in the case of anxiety.

“There is a prevalence of depressive symptoms and generalized anxiety more evident in women, twice as much as in men, and the younger they are, the more it is evident, being twice as likely as the rest of the population”, revealed Helena José.

The international study on the impact of confinement on mental health, coordinated in Portugal by researchers from the University of Algarve, was based on surveys conducted in May with a total of 918 people, between 15 and 80 years old, residing in mainland Portugal and Islands.

The data seems to reveal that age and marriage are “protective factors”, with the possibility that life experience can “create some resilience” to adversity, as well as a life together, the researcher said.

“The younger they are, the more anxious they are, with women accumulating: they are more depressed and more anxious”, he stressed.

One piece of data that seems to have surprised the researchers was an expected increase in alcohol consumption, still “below what was expected,” added Helena José.

With the final results of this first sampling to be known in three weeks, there are still some “relationships and lessons” that the team will seek to remove from the correlation between the data collected.

The São Brás de Alportel Municipal Committee of the Portuguese Communist Party considers that the measures imposed by the Government “are disproportionate”.

At issue is the approval on the 30th of October, of the resolution of the Council of Ministers that renewed the calamity situation in the entire continental national territory, and extended the special measures that had been adopted to other municipalities, with some additional changes being introduced.

The special measures cover new municipalities taking into account the number of cases per 100,000 inhabitants, in which the municipality of São Brás de Alportel was included in the list of 121 “high risk of contagion”. The PCP underlines in a statement that this epidemic outbreak poses health, economic and social problems “that are not resolved by limiting rights and creating climates of fear”.

In the set of measures to be applied, it was highlighted, for example, the penalty of the marketers with the decision to close fairs and markets, keeping on the other hand the large areas in activity, “which would only contribute to aggravate not only the difficulties, the feeling of despair within this sector”, he notes.

With the Government apparently partially backing away, now leaving the decision in the hands of the local authorities, the party consider that “there will be no reason” for this sector to be penalized in São Brás de Alportel, “always guaranteeing compliance with the DGS indications”.

79-year-old foreign national is the first fatal victim of Covid-19 in Olhão

A 79-year-old foreign national, residing in Olhão, is the most recent victim of Covid-19 in the Algarve, being the first recorded death in this municipality, according to a regional Health Authority source.

According to this source, the man, who had other “associated morbidities”, was admitted to the Portimão Hospital.

The most recent data from the Regional Health Authority, indicate that there are 1006 active cases in the region, and the municipality of São Brás de Alportel was the one that registered, this Saturday, the biggest increase in the number of cases (17).

The new cases detected in the municipality of São Brás de Alportel are related to the outbreak in the Lar da Santa Casa da Misericórdia, which, according to the municipality, is already responsible for 28 infections.

The number of people hospitalized has decreased. There are now 29 people in hospitals in the region, three of them in intensive care units. There are no ventilated patients.

Algarve Situation Report 31^st October

Covid-19 Situation

The number of new cases in the Algarve reported by ARS yesterday 56. There are noe 879 active cases of whom 34 are in hospital a 3 in ICU.The number of deaths now stands at 34. There are 2723 cases confirmed to date with 1810 recovering giving a recovery rate of 66.5%

Two specific outbreaks

A total of 15 cases of infection with the new coronavirus were detected in the Portimonense under-23 football team and 14 during the Portuguese Formula One Grand Prix, the regional health authority said on Friday.The regional health delegate revealed that “two players” tested positive in the tests carried out before the match for the game in Madeira, leaving the authorities “on alert”. On the return, there was a new test, and the other cases were detected.At the usual fortnightly press conference to assess the epidemiological situation in the Algarve region, Ana Cristina Guerreiro said that the players are “in isolation”, a situation facilitated by the fact that “many live together”, with “active surveillance” being guaranteed.

As the team’s journey involved two plane flights, a communication was required to the Directorate-General for Health, which asked the air carrier to identify the other passengers to be contacted. Asked by journalists about the possible preventive isolation of the team before the flight, she replied that “football has other rules”.

Following the F1 Grand Prix in Portimão, which took place last weekend , the official revealed that “14 cases of covid-19 were identified in team members”, most of them detected in the tests carried out between 20 and 29 October and “one or the other due to symptoms” and use of health facilities in the region. Ana Cristina Guerreiro assured that in case of outbreaks as a result of this event, there is a way to know “in most of the stands”, who was there, since there is “identification by ticket”.

However, the “displacement” of some spectators on the same stand or the “replacement of people” may “make identification difficult” and “it will be up to the person to indicate the contacts”.

Having been present at last weekend’s event in Portimão, the official revealed some situations that “did not work very well” and that she would like to see changed in future events of the kind. The permission that was given to the public to “change places” is one of the points, since the “plan was with tickets with numbered seats”, so that it was possible to relate the place on the bench with the name of its holder.For Ana Cristina Guerreio, the guards were “not very firm in demanding” compliance with the use of the mask and should not have allowed the mobility of the public, in her opinion”. She also considered a possible placement of barriers to make circulation impossible, but that “do not prevent an eventual exit in case of emergency”. “Reduce the number of authorized public”, was another solution pointed out by the regional health delegate.

Quarteira: Covid-19 employee case closes Abelheira School

The Abelheira Primary School, in Quarteira, closed due to a positive case of Covid-19 in an employee who will force all her colleagues to remain in prophylactic isolation. According to a service order, dated today, 28 October, and signed by the director of the School Group Laura Ayres, this decision arises because “the school cannot function without operational assistants”. The Covid-19 employee tested positive last weekend and the local health delegate ended up determining the “prophylactic isolation of all operational assistants”.

The school will be closed “as long as this isolation period lasts. Teachers from the 1st cycle classes and educators must «implement distance learning for students, using, whenever possible, synchronous, daily activity lasting 45 minutes (1st cycle)», says the order of service. In addition, teachers must also “use the available means of contact to ensure communication with guardians and, if necessary, send documents / activities on paper”.

Algarve Situation Report Wednesday 28th October 2020

Covid-19: More than 70% of Algarve hotels are expected to close during the winter – AHETA

More than 70% of hotels and tourist developments in the Algarve are likely to suspend activity during the low season due to the crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the president of the sector’s main regional association said today.

The president of the Association of Hotels and Tourist Enterprises of the Algarve (AHETA) noted to the Lusa agency that, “during the winter, before the pandemic, about 50% of the hotels and developments were already closed”, warning that this number may rise and leave only less than 30% of hotels and developments in activity during the coming winter.

“This year our expectations are around 70%, and this number may be even higher”, said Elidérico Viegas about the prospects of AHETA for the low season of 2020/2021, stressing that “at the end of September many units closed the activity and closed”.

The president of AHETA warned, however, that these figures are only based on expectations, because “hotels and tourism enterprises are not obliged to inform about the closure” and this is only part of the “decision of the businessman and management” each unit.

Workers from school cafeterias and cafeterias protested on “national struggle” day in the Algarve

The Union of Workers in the Hotel, Tourism, Restaurants and Similar Industry of the Algarve, said in a statement sent today, that workers from the canteens and cafeterias of schools in the municipality of Lagos protested yesterday, in front of the City Council.

The protest was part of a national strike called by the Federation of Agriculture, Food, Beverages, Tobacco, Hospitality and Tourism Unions of Portugal, a structure that affects CGTP-IN, which decided to move forward to this day of national struggle due to the worsening of the situation that has been taking place in this sector “, resulting in the stopping of all cafeterias in the municipality of Lagos and other municipalities, namely, at the Escola Secundária de Albufeira.

Covid-19: DGS refuses “catastrophe” at the Algarve GP, but appeals to civility

The Directorate-General for Health (DGS) refused to agree yesterday that the organization of the Portuguese Grand Prix (GP) of Formula 1, which took place in the Algarve, was “catastrophic”, but appealed to the responsibility of citizens to respect the health recommendations.

“There were things that went well and others less well. And both were visible,” began the General Director of Health, Graça Freitas, when asked about the possible non-compliance with the distance rules in the stands of the Algarve race track, that this end weekend received the Portuguese GP.

At the regular press conference to update the Covid-19 numbers in Portugal, Graça Freitas recalled that the DGS makes “recommendations” and then trusts “in the inspection and organization” of the events, and in the case of the Portuguese GP , there was “some discrepancy between the recommendations and the ability for the organizers to arrange all the benches and inspect them”.

“I observed, from various angles and different ways, the distribution of the audience on the stands and, for the most part, the audience was with the necessary distance and wore a mask. However, these are lessons learned for the future. Perhaps, in the near future, to control the imponderables, we will have to have fewer people in the events”, she affirmed.

Moreover, she considered that there is a “co-responsibility” of several parties for the smooth running of the events, starting with the citizens themselves.

“We have to be careful to keep our distance. If a seat has a sticker there saying ‘don’t sit here’, it would be good if they didn’t sit there. There is a co-responsibility here of the organization [of the event] and also of the DGS. In any case, I do not think that the situation was catastrophic. I do not think that any very dramatic event will emerge from there “, she said.

Algarve situation report October 24 2020

ARS Faro District Covid-19 Situation report

The District Civil Protection Commission of Faro today sent the usual assessment of the epidemiological situation in the region.In a statement sent and based on the data provided by the Regional Health Delegate, there are 831 active cases of covid.19 in the Algarve. So far, 2,391 infected people have been reported, plus 41 in the last 24 hours with 1,530 recovered (cumulative), equivalent to 63.99%. 29 people are hospitalized, 1 in the Intensive Care Unit. The same source reports 30 deaths in the region. Under active surveillance are 1,187 people and 133 (cumulative) were discharged.

Covid.19: Faro cemeteries limited to 50 visitors during All Saints’ Day

The Municipality of Faro informed that the municipality’s cemeteries will be open for visits on October 31 and November 1 (All Saints’ Day), between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm, with limited entries, and reinforced measures for the safety of all those who decide to pay tribute to loved ones.In a statement, the autarchy states that the municipal cemeteries will thus have a limit of 50 people simultaneously, in maximum groups of two to two people, who are obliged to wear a mask during the period of stay inside the space.

The sharing of hand tools such as shovels, spoons or other equipment is prohibited, and disinfection of the hands of visitors with the application of alcohol gel available in dispensers at the entrance is mandatory.The Municipality will also apply waiting distance markings outside the city’s cemeteries, having recommended the same procedure to the parish councils for the others. The municipality also calls for respect for the rules of social distance and hygiene, as well as for the recommendations and recommendations of the authorities, inside, outside and when accessing cemeteries.

Algarve report Wednesday October 21st

Registered unemployment in the Algarve rose 157.5% in September

The number of unemployed registered in September, in the employment centres of the Algarve, rose 157.5% in relation to the same month of last year, according to data released today, October 20, by the Institute of Employment and Professional Training (IEFP).

In relation to August, registered unemployment increased 4.3%.

The Algarve, as it has been happening since March, was again, in September, by a large margin, the region of the country with the highest year-on-year increase in registered unemployed.

Lisbon and Vale do Tejo, the region that had the second largest increase, stood at + 54.7%. Alentejo registered an increase of 27.3%. At the national level, the increase was 36.1%.

According to the IEFP statistical bulletin, at the end of September, there were 21,310 registered in the employment centres in the Algarve, 13,034 more than in the same month of 2019.

In relation to August of this year, there are more 885 unemployed people registered (+ 4.3%), a number that grew slightly due to the drop in tourism activity.

1st cycle teacher infected with COVID-19 in São Brás de Alportel

The municipality of São Brás de Alportel announced that a positive case of COVID-19 was detected in a primary school in the municipality, namely a teacher.

All families of students in this teacher’s class have been duly informed and the children are under surveillance in their homes.

All people in this teacher’s network are also under surveillance, and duly monitored by the Local Health Authority.

The Delegate of Local Health is once again, from the first moment, to monitor and intervene in this situation, in close articulation with the School Group, the City Council and other local and regional entities.

“We further inform you that at the moment the situation is under control and all people are well”, says a source from the municipality.

The municipality wishes the teacher “quick improvements and thanks the families and the whole educational community for understanding”.

Tavira holds information session aimed at UK nationals living in Portugal

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), through the UKNSF – British Citizens Support Fund, will hold, on the 4th of November, at 11:00 am, in Tavira, an information session for UK nationals and family members about rights and procedures of residence in Portugal.

According to the Tavira municipality, the program includes the opening and welcome at 11 am, presentation of the project – UKNSF – Support Fund for British Citizens at 11.05 am, general information on residence rights in Portugal, 11.15 am, questions and answers at 11.25 am and closing scheduled for 11:45 am

This action comes from the project, developed by IOM, to support British citizens to finalize their residence requests, in Portugal, at the moment when the United Kingdom leaves the European Union. The project has the collaboration of the British Embassy and the partnership of the High Commissioner for Migration (ACM).

Interested parties must pre-register by October 30, using the form: https://bit.ly/2Ih1fdV

More information through 913 590 456, anfernandes@iom.int, https://unitedkingdom.iom.int/uknsf-portugal, https://www.facebook.com/oimportugal.

Albufeira event United Kingdom Nationals Support

OM, in collaboration with the municipality of Albufeira, is promoting an Info Session about the UKNSF –United Kingdom Nationals Support Fund, 29th October at 11 am in Albufeira.

The Agenda for the Information Session is the following:

11h00 – 11h05 | Opening and Welcome Remarks
11h05 – 11h15 | UKNSF – United Kingdom Nationals Support Fund – Project Presentation
11h15 – 11h25 | General Information on Residency Rights in Portugal
11h25 – 11h45 | Questions Answers
11h45 – 11h50 | Check Out

To participate it is mandatory to register until the 23th October through the form: https://bit.ly/33Sjq1R

The location will be sent by email following registration.

If you wish to schedule an individual appointment for support with UKNSF team please provide that information on the registration form.

For further information contact us: +351 913590456 or anfernandes@iom.int

We look forward to meeting you!

Algarve October 17, 2020

Faro Airport recorded the largest decrease in the number of passengers handled between January and August

The movement in Portuguese airports maintained the recovery trend in August, but still with daily decreases of more than 50% in passengers, according to data released today by the National Statistics Institute (INE).Lisbon airport handled seven million passengers recording a decrease of 66.3%. Considering the three airports with the highest passenger traffic, Faro airport was the one that showed the greatest decrease in the number of passengers handled between January and August 2020 (-77.1%).

According to the INE’s fast statistics, in August 2020, at all airports, there was a movement of 2.2 million passengers, representing a decrease of 65.9% (-79.5% in July).The number of passengers disembarking at national airports on flights from the United Kingdom decreased by 69.1% (-85.5% in July).According to INE, the announcement of the inclusion of Portugal in the list of safe countries to travel (on August 20) contributed to a smaller reduction in the number of passengers disembarked between August 21 and 31 (-47.2%), when compared to that recorded between 01 and 20 August (-79.7%).

In August, according to the data released today, 12.4 thousand commercial aircraft landed at national airports, representing a year-on-year change of -46.4% (-62.0% in July and -86.6% in June).There was a movement of 2.2 million passengers (boardings, arrivals and direct transits), representing a year-on-year decrease of 65.9% (-79.5% in July and -94.6% in June).

President Marcelo visits Ribat da Arrifana, took selfies and debated with mayors

The President of the Republic made this Friday the 15th the penultimate v

Portugal Resident

isit to an Algarve municipality, to Aljezur, in a tour that started in July and that was intended to “pull through the Algarve” , as he said in his first visit, to the municipality of Vila Real de Santo António.Because, considering that the Algarve, depends so much on tourism, has been the region most affected by the crisis created by the Covid-19 pandemic, the head of state promised that he would visit all the municipalities in the Algarve, to take his support to mayors and to talk more about the region.

Always with the Aljezurean mayor José Gonçalves as host, the President started by meeting, at Espaço +, with people linked to associations and IPSS in the municipality, and then went up the street to Igreja Nova, where he entered and prayed. Then he ate on the outdoor terrace of a pastry shop in that area of the village.After speaking with some of the journalists, the head of state headed to Ribat Arrifana, the ruins of an ancient Islamic monastery-fortress with nearly a thousand years of history, which is a national monument,After Aljezur, today Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa will be in Vila do Bispo, to get to know some of the problems and projects in the municipality and for his last dinner with the mayors of the Algarve.

Covid.19: António Pina does not believe that the numbers have gone up due to tourists but “because we are relapsing”

The President of the District Civil Protection Commission of Faro, spoke on Thursday at the usual press conference, regarding the situation of the pandemic in the region.António Pina, does not believe that it was tourists, who were responsible for the numbers that have been verified in the last days, “the problem here is us, and in the daily behaviour we have had, we are not going to try to put the problem on tourists now” and added “in the same way that the Portuguese and the Algarve behaved very well in the first phase before the summer, now they are not doing it”, he justified.

The also president of the Intermunicipal Community of the Algarve, warned that if people’s behaviour does not change, “the measures will have to be even harder”. The official drew the attention of the young people so that they do not think that the disease does not affect them, “so what about your parents and grandparents, do they not think about them?” he asked.

Covid-19 outbreaks at Faro Hospital affect 5 users and 3 professionals

There are five users and three health professionals infected with Covid-19, following outbreaks that emerged in the Orthopedics and Medicine Services 1 of Hospital de Faro, according to Regional health authority.The outbreak in Medicine 1 is the one with the most associated cases, those of the five users and those of two health professionals “in the field of nursing”, revealed today Ana Cristina Guerreiro, regional health delegate of the Algarve, during the fortnightly press conference of assessment of the epidemiological situation in the Algarve.

In this service, the origin is the employees, one of whom tested positive “on the 11th” and the other “on the 13th of October”. The cases in users, who have already been transferred to a Covid-19 wing of the Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Algarve, «are subsequent».In the case of orthopedics, “there is an infected health professional, a situation detected on 10 October”.Paulo Morgado, president of the Regional Health Administration (ARS), revealed that «there are 17 health professionals infected» with Covid-19, in the Algarve.

All tests carried out on users and employees of the Portimão care home were negative

All the tests done yesterday on the 98 users and employees of Lar Diogo Gonçalves, in Portimão, «gave a negative» revealed to Sul Informação the Mayor of Portimão.The tests were carried out after the death on 14^th October of a patient, a man “in his fifties and with many comorbidities”, who had been admitted to the hospital the day before and died in Faro hospital, victim of Covid-19.In all, according to our newspaper, analysis of the disease caused by SARS-Cov-2 was carried out to 59 home users and 39 employees.

Mayor Isilda Gomes added that these negative tests demonstrate “that we have been doing a good job at home”.The residential structure in question, located in the city centre and belonging to the Portimão Elderly Support Centre network, had recently been tested in late August.According to data from the Regional Health Authority yesterday (the most recent), the municipality of Portimão this Thursday had 74 active cases of Covid-19, while 6 more people had recovered from the disease, with this new death still to be regretted.

https://www.sulinformacao.pt/2020/10/todos-os-testes-feitos-a-utentes-e-funcionarios-do-lar-de-portimao-deram-negativo/

Situation Report Azores – 31st October 2020 – From our colleague in the Azores

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The Regional Health Authority has reported that, from 6,839 tests carried out in the two reference laboratories in the Region since the 24th of October, 20 positive cases of COVID-19 on the islands of São Miguel, Faial and Terceira have been diagnosed. All the cases have been detected at the airports during the required screening procedure or on the follow-up test carried out on all arrivals to the region on the 6^th day of the stay.
A 24-year-old man was also diagnosed following contact with the Azores Health Line, and the epidemiological investigation of how he caught the infection is now underway. A 31-year-old man was diagnosed, not resident in the Region, from an air connection with the Portuguese mainland, whose SARS-CoV-2 screening test performed on arrival produced a positive result. However, and according to the practice followed in previous situations, having submitted documentation proving infection and recovery in the country of origin, it is not considered an active case in the Region. Users of a gymnasium have all been tested and the results were negative.
6 recoveries have been recorded, 2 on São Miguel 2 on Pico and 2 on Terceira.
The cases are all in a stable clinical condition and the procedures defined for the confirmed case, testing and surveillance of close contacts, as well as all those inherent to the deepening of the epidemiological investigation, have already been carried out by the Local Health Delegations. So far, 384 cases of infection by the new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19 disease, have been detected in the Region, with 80 active positive cases currently, of which 64 on the island of São Miguel, nine on Terceira island, one on Graciosa island, two on Pico island, two on Faial island, one on Santa Maria island and one on Flores island.
Pandemic prevention and containment measures should be maintained and strengthened, whenever possible, by citizens and public, private and social sector organizations. The Regional Health Authority reiterates the need to comply with all recommendations already made public in this regard, especially that, in case of symptoms, do not seek a Hospital or Health Unit, but call the Azores Health Line – 808 24 60 24.
For more information, visit the website created by the Government of the Azores on pandemic control in the Region, at https://destinoseguro.azores.gov.pt/ , or the Facebook page of the Regional Health Directorate, at https: / /www.facebook.com/DirecaoSaudeAcores/ . The Government of the Azores also makes available the Azores Non-Medical Clarification Line COVID-19, with the number 800 29 29 29, which can be used between 8:30 am and 6:30 pm, on working days, and the RIAC Line 800 500 501, which works from Monday to Saturday, from 9 am to 10:30 pm, and on Sundays, from 10 am to 10:30 pm.
It is also available the email address esclarecimentocovid19@azores.gov.pt for clarification on measures taken in the region to cope with the new coronavirus pandemic.

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Situation Report Azores – 24th October 2020 – From our colleague in the Azores
The Regional Government is keen to point out that taking into account the data known, as of today, on the situation of the pandemic of COVID-19 in the Region, the measures determined for the continental territory, in the scope of the calamity situation, namely those related to the prohibitions of movement between municipalities or circulation in public spaces and roads, do not apply to the Autonomous Region of the Azores. The current regulations as of today, are:-
Government Council Resolution No. 275/2020 of October 23rd, 2020
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Summary
Extends the declaration of the situation of public calamity in the islands of Santa Maria, São Miguel, Terceira, Pico and Faial.
Government Council Resolution No. 275/2020 of October 23rd, 2020
Following the permanent monitoring of the situation of the pandemic of COVID-19 in the Autonomous Region of the Azores, as of today, there are a total of sixty-nine positive positive cases, of which forty-six on the island of São Miguel, eleven on the island Third, one on Graciosa Island, four on Pico Island, four on Faial Island, two on Santa Maria Island and one on Flores Island. Furthermore, in view of developments at national and international level, and taking into account the air connections from abroad to the islands of Santa Maria, São Miguel, Terceira, Pico and Faial, the extension of the declaration of the situation of public calamity continues to be justified on these islands, as well as the extension of the alert situation in the Graciosa, São Jorge, Flores and Corvo Islands.
Thus, under the terms of paragraphs c) of no. 2 of article 59 and b) of no. 2 of article 66 and a), b), d), e) and l) of no. article 90, all of the Political-Administrative Statute of the Autonomous Region of the Azores, of paragraph 2 of article 2 of the Basic Law of Civil Protection, of Base 34 of the Basic Law of Health, Chapters IV and V of the International Health Regulations, approved for ratification by Decree-Law no. 299/71, of 13 July, in conjunction with articles 6, 7, 11 and 12 of Regional Legislative Decree no. 26/2019 / A, of 22 November, with article 45 of Regional Legislative Decree no. 28/99 / A, of 31 July, in its current wording, and with points a), e) and f ) of no. 1 of article 4 and c), d) g) and l) of article 7, all of the Regional Regulatory Decree no. 11/2001 / A, of 10 September, in its current wording ,after hearing the Association of Municipalities of the Autonomous Region of the Azores and the Regional Delegation of the Azores of the National Association of Parishes, the Government of the Azores, in an extraordinary meeting of the Government Council held today, by videoconference, resolves:
1 – Determine, in terms of readiness and response, within the scope of the Legal Regime of the Civil Protection System of the Autonomous Region of the Azores:

a) The extension of the declaration of the situation of public calamity, in the Islands of Santa Maria, São Miguel, Terceira, Pico and Faial, until midnight, on the 6th of November;
b) The extension of the declaration of the alert situation, in the Graciosa, São Jorge, Flores and Corvo Islands, until midnight, on the 6th of November.

2 – To determine that, after the reopening of the national maritime space to cruise ships and yachts, coming from international ports, the normalization of the mooring of these ships should be promoted, in the ports and marinas of the Archipelago, and provided that the respective passengers test the arrival, unless the regional health authority dispenses so in view of the nonstop travel time and the absence of symptoms.
3 – To determine, for the entire Azores Archipelago, the maintenance, until 24:00 hours, on November 6, of the following measures:

a) Suspension of all missions by workers of the Regional Administration, including public institutes and public companies, outside the archipelago;
b) Suspension of all travel to the Archipelago by external entities requested by the Regional Administration, including public institutes and public companies, unless absolutely essential, provided they are authorized by the Regional Health Authority;
c) Recommendation to other public and private entities in the Region to adopt the same procedure regarding the movement of their workers abroad in the Region.

4 – To determine that the execution of the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Resolution is coordinated, under the terms of Regional Legislative Decree No. 26/2019 / A, of 22 November, by the Regional Civil Protection and Fire Service of the Azores, even now authorized to request the collaboration of the security forces, as well as the use of human and material resources from the regional administration.
5 – The measures provided for in this Resolution may be reversed or cancelled, at any time, taking into account the evolution of the situation of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Region.
6 – Extend the provisions of Government Council Resolution No. 207/2020, of July 31, until midnight on November 6th.
7 – Under the provisions of article 6 of Regional Legislative Decree No. 26/2019 / A, of 22 November, this resolution takes effect as of 00:00 hours on 24 October.
Approved by the Regional Government Council, in Ponta Delgada, on October 22, 2020. – The President of the Regional Government, Vasco Ilídio Alves Cordeiro.

Situation Report Azores – 21st October 2020 – From our colleague in the Azores
Covid-19
The Regional Health Authority has reported that, from 3892 tests carried out in the two reference laboratories in the Region since the 17^th of October, 13 positive cases of COVID-19 on the islands of São Miguel have been diagnosed.
All the cases have been detected at the airports during the required screening procedure or on the follow-up test carried out on all arrivals to the region on the 6^th day of the stay.
The cases are all in a stable clinical condition and the procedures defined for the confirmed case, testing and surveillance of close contacts, as well as all those inherent to the deepening of the epidemiological investigation, have already been carried out by the Local Health Delegations.
There have been 7 recoveries, 5 on the island of São Miguel, one on Terceira and one on Faial.
So far, 355 cases of infection by the new SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, which causes COVID-19 disease, have been detected in the Region, with 65 active positive cases currently, of which 42 on the island of São Miguel, 11 on Terceira island, one on Graciosa island, four on Pico island, four on Faial island, two on Santa Maria island and one on Flores island.
Pandemic prevention and containment measures should be maintained and strengthened, whenever possible, by citizens and public, private and social sector organizations.
The Regional Health Authority reiterates the need to comply with all recommendations already made public in this regard, especially that, in case of symptoms, do not seek a Hospital or Health Unit, but call the Azores Health Line – 808 24 60 24.
For more information, visit the website created by the Government of the Azores on pandemic control in the Region, at https://destinoseguro.azores.gov.pt/ , or the Facebook page of the Regional Health Directorate, at https: //www.facebook.com/DirecaoSaudeAcores/ .
The Government of the Azores also makes available the Azores Non-Medical Clarification Line COVID-19, with the number 800 29 29 29, which can be used between 8:30 am and 6:30 pm, on working days, and the RIAC Line 800 500 501, which works from Monday to Saturday, from 9 am to 10:30 pm, and on Sundays, from 10 am to 10:30 pm.
It is also available at the internet address esclarecimentocovid19@azores.gov.pt for clarification on measures taken in the region to cope with the new coronavirus pandemic.

Situation Report Azores – 17th October 2020 – From our colleague in the Azores
Communiqué from the Government of the Azores
Ponta Delgada, 15th October 2020
Following the permanent monitoring of the situation of the pandemic of COVID-19 in the Autonomous Region of the Azores, on October 14th, 2020, there are a total of 61 active positive cases, of which 33 on the island of São Miguel, 12 on the island of Terceira , three on the island of Graciosa, four on the island of Pico, five on the island of Faial, one on the island of São Jorge, two on the island of Santa Maria and one on the island of Flores.
In addition, in view of developments at national and international level and taking into account the air connections from abroad to the islands of Santa Maria, São Miguel, Terceira, Pico and Faial, the extension of the declaration of the situation of public calamity in these regions continues to be justified. islands, as well as the extension of the alert situation in the Graciosa, São Jorge, Flores and Coro islands, decisions that should be re-evaluated in a shorter time frame, taking into account the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In view of this situation, the Government of the Azores, in an extraordinary meeting of the Government Council held on October 14, by videoconference, decided:
1 – Determine, in terms of readiness and response, within the scope of the Legal Regime of the Civil Protection System of the Autonomous Region of the Azores:

a) The extension of the declaration of the situation of public calamity on the islands of Santa Maria, São Miguel, Terceira, Pico and Faial until midnight on October 23rd, taking into account the epidemiological situation that is taking place at national and International.
b) The extension of the declaration of the alert situation in the islands of Graciosa, São Jorge, Flores and Corvo until midnight on October 23rd, taking into account the epidemiological situation that is taking place at national and international level.

2- To determine that, after the reopening of the national maritime space to cruise ships and yachts coming from international ports, the normalization of the docking of these ships in the ports and marinas of the archipelago should be promoted, and provided that the respective passengers are tested on arrival, unless the Regional Health Authority dispenses so in view of the non-stop travel time and the absence of symptoms.
The measures provided for in this Resolution can be reversed or canceled at any time, taking into account the evolution of the situation of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Region.
The Government of the Azores reiterates the need to comply with the guidelines regarding the use of a mask, physical distance and respiratory etiquette.
Vouchers
The Government of the Azores, through the Regional Secretariat for Energy, Environment and Tourism has created a new initiative, “Voucher Destino Açores Seguro”, the platform can be accessed here https://voucher.azores.gov.pt where information about this financial incentive for the taking of screening tests for SARS-CoV-2 prior to shipment to the Azores, usable exclusively for the acquisition of goods or services in the Region, in activities of the tourism sector.
An order was published today in the Official Journal setting out the conditions and the period for the companies to subscribe to the Network of Members, the conditions for the reimbursement for the acquisition of technological equipment, as well as the concession period and procedure for using this measure.With regard to the Network of Members, as of today, establishments with headquarters or with a permanent establishment in the Region, and that operate within the tourism sector, according to the published list of CAE, can make their membership by filling in an electronic form on the portal.
Regarding the entry into force of the Voucher, it will be awarded to passengers who complete the Risk Assessment and Early Detection Questionnaire on the My Safe Azores tool at https://mysafeazores.com , starting on October 21st, when they present a negative screening test for SARS-CoV-2 on entry into the Region. The “Destination Insurance Azores Voucher”, with a global investment amount of 1.2 million euros, is a financial incentive of 35 euros, valid for two months and usable, exclusively, in the purchase of goods or services in the Region, in establishments of the Network of Members that develop their activity within the scope of the tourism sector.
Tourism
According to data from the Regional Statistics Service of the Azores, in the month of August, overnight stays in the region in all the types of tourist accommodation: hotel establishments, rural tourism and local accommodation recorded a year-on-year decrease of 68.7 %. From January to August 2020, overnight stays registered a negative year-on-year change of 74.4%.
In August, hotel establishments recorded 79.2 thousand overnight stays, representing a year-on-year decrease of 70.4%.
Overnight stays by residents in Portugal decreased by 39.5% and overnight stays by residents abroad decreased by 87.5%. The monthly rate of change (relative to July) changed by 120.3%. Total income reached 4.6 million euros and room income 3.5 million euros, corresponding to negative year-on-year changes of 72.3% and 73.5%.
Covid-19
The Regional Health Authority has reported that, from 3918 tests carried out in the two reference laboratories in the Region since the 13^th of October, 10 positive cases of COVID-19 on the islands of São Miguel and Terceira have been diagnosed. Some of the cases have been detected at the airports during the required screening procedure or on the follow-up test carried out on all arrivals to the region on the 6^th day of the stay, others have been detected as a result of close contact with a previously diagnosed case.
The cases are all in a stable clinical condition and the procedures defined for the confirmed case, testing and surveillance of close contacts, as well as all those inherent to the deepening of the epidemiological investigation, have already been carried out by the Local Health Delegations.
6 recoveries have been recorded on the island of São Miguel, Terceira and São Jorge.
So far, 342 cases of infection by the new SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, which causes COVID-19 disease, have been detected in the Region, and there are currently 63 active positive cases, of which 36 on the island of São Miguel, 12 on Terceira island, three on Graciosa island, four on Pico island, five on Faial island, two on Santa Maria island and one on Flores island. Pandemic prevention and containment measures should be maintained and strengthened, whenever possible, by citizens and public, private and social sector organizations.
The Regional Health Authority reiterates the need to comply with all recommendations already made public in this regard, especially that, in case of symptoms, do not seek a Hospital or Health Unit, but call the Azores Health Line – 808 24 60 24.
For more information, visit the website created by the Government of the Azores on pandemic control in the Region, at https://destinoseguro.azores.gov.pt/ , or the Facebook page of the Regional Health Directorate, at https: / /www.facebook.com/DirecaoSaudeAcores/
Situation Report Azores – 14th October 2020 – From our colleague in the Azores
The City Council of Ponta Delgada has joined up with the Portuguese League Against Cancer, Regional Centre of the Azores, marking the International Breast Cancer Prevention Month and are lighting the city’s arcades in pink until the last day of October.
“Outubro Rosa” is the name of the international campaign to raise public awareness of the problem of breast cancer. A movement that emerged in the United States, after the American Congress determined October as the month of prevention of Breast Cancer.
One of the characteristics of “Outubro Rosa” is the lighting of important monuments of the cities with the pink colour to support the cause.
In Ponta Delgada, the Arcades of the historic centre will be lit up until October 31st.
Covid-19
The Regional Health Authority has reported that, from 4948 tests carried out in the two reference laboratories in the Region since the 10^th of October, eight positive cases of Covid-19 on the islands of São Miguel have been diagnosed.
All the cases have been detected at the airports during the required screening procedure or on the follow-up test carried out on all arrivals to the region on the 6^th day of the stay.
The cases are all in a stable clinical condition and the procedures defined for the confirmed case, testing and surveillance of close contacts, as well as all those inherent to the deepening of the epidemiological investigation, have already been carried out by the Local Health Delegations.
Eight recoveries have been recorded on the island of São Miguel and one on the island of Pico.
So far, 332 cases of infection by the new SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, which causes Covid-19 disease, have been detected in the Region, with 61 active positive cases currently, of which 33 on the island of São Miguel, 12 on Terceira island, three on Graciosa island, four on Pico island, five on Faial island, one on São Jorge island, two on Santa Maria island and one on Flores island.
Pandemic prevention and containment measures should be maintained and strengthened, whenever possible, by citizens and public, private and social sector organizations.
The Regional Health Authority reiterates the need to comply with all recommendations already made public in this regard, especially that, in case of symptoms, do not seek a Hospital or Health Unit, but call the Azores Health Line – 808 24 60 24.
For more information, visit the website created by the Government of the Azores on pandemic control in the Region, at https://destinoseguro.azores.gov.pt/ , or the Facebook page of the Regional Health Directorate, at https: / /www.facebook.com/DirecaoSaudeAcores/

Situation Report Azores – 10th October 2020 – From our colleague in the Azores
The Azores are once again included in the list of Green Destinations top 100 Sustainable Destinations, according to the regional secretary for Energy, Environment and Tourism.
“It is recognitions like this that make us continue with this path towards sustainability with strength and enthusiasm,” said Marta Guerreiro. “I cannot fail to show pride and satisfaction for receiving, once again, this recognition, which places the Azores at a high level with regard to sustainability issues, which we strive for and are recognized for”.
Since last year, the Azores have been certified as a Sustainable Tourist Destination, being the only archipelago in the world and the only region in the country with this distinction”. “EarthCheck is a certifier that is governed by strict criteria of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, that is, with the United Nations seal, which attests to the quality of its action and our certification as a Sustainable Tourist Destination”.
Covid-19
The Regional Health Authority has reported that, from 3881 tests carried out in the two reference laboratories in the Region since the 6^th of October, nine positive cases of COVID-19 on the islands of São Miguel, Terceira, Pico and Faial, have been diagnosed.
All the cases have been detected at the airports during the required screening procedure or on the follow-up test carried out on all arrivals to the region on the 6^th day of the stay. The cases are all in a stable clinical condition and the procedures defined for the confirmed case, testing and surveillance of close contacts, as well as all those inherent to the deepening of the epidemiological investigation, have already been carried out by the Local Health Delegations.
Three people with covid-19 have returned to the continent by air. There have been four recoveries, three on São Miguel and one on Terceira.
So far, 324 cases of infection by the new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19 disease, have been detected in the Region, with 203 recovered cases and 66 active positive cases currently, of which 33 on the island of São Miguel, 12 on Terceira island, five on Graciosa island, six on Pico island, six on Faial island, one on São Jorge island, two on Santa Maria island and one on Flores island.
Situation Report Azores – 7th October 2020 – From our colleague in the Azores
The Regional Health Authority has reported that, from 4481 tests carried out in the two reference laboratories in the Region since the 2^nd of October, eight positive cases of COVID-19 on the islands of São Miguel, Terceira, Graciosa and Faial, have been diagnosed.
Some of the cases have been detected at the airports during the required screening procedure or on the follow-up test carried out on all arrivals to the region on the 6^th day of the stay. Others are from chains of transmission already existing in the region.
The cases are all in a stable clinical condition and the procedures defined for the confirmed case, testing and surveillance of close contacts, as well as all those inherent to the deepening of the epidemiological investigation, have already been carried out by the Local Health Delegations.
There have been nine recoveries recorded, seven on the island of São Miguel and two on Terceira, bringing to 198 the number of recovered cases of COVID-19 in the Region.
So far, 315 cases of infection by the new SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, which causes COVID-19 disease, have been detected in the Region, with 66 active positive cases currently, of which 37 on the island of São Miguel, 11 on Terceira island, five on Graciosa island, five on Pico island, four on Faial island, one on São Jorge island, two on Santa Maria island and one on Flores island.
Pandemic prevention and containment measures should be maintained and strengthened, whenever possible, by citizens and public, private and social sector organizations.
The Regional Health Authority reiterates the need to comply with all recommendations already made public in this regard, especially that, in case of symptoms, do not seek a Hospital or Health Unit, but call the Azores Health Line – 808 24 60 24.
For more information, visit the website created by the Government of the Azores on pandemic control in the Region, at https://destinoseguro.azores.gov.pt/ , or the Facebook page of the Regional Health Directorate, at https: / /www.facebook.com/DirecaoSaudeAcores/ .

Situation Report Azores – 3^rd October 2020 – From our colleague in the Azores
The Government of the Azores has extended the ‘Living the Azores’ campaign until March 31st, 2021, this incentive now includes holidays on the island of residence, according to a Council Resolution Government published recently in the Official Journal, which comes into force on 1^st of October. São Miguel and Terceira were not found to be benefitting from the incentive as much as the smaller islands.
This variation requires the purchase of accommodation, food, tourist activities. The allowance is fixed at 50% of the amount paid, up to a maximum limit of 75 euros per person. Mandatory minimum requirements for granting the incentive under this campaign are the purchase of two nights in a tourist resort, local accommodation or youth hostel on the island, the purchase of two meals in restaurants, per person, worth at least 15 euros each, and the purchase of a tourist activity, per person, worth at least 30 euros.
Travel Exemptions
Scotland will no longer oblige people arriving from the Azores and Madeira archipelagos to comply with a 14-day quarantine, but maintains the measure on mainland Portugal, the authorities announced.
The measure applies from 04:00 on Saturday 3^rd of October, this aligns Scotland with the other nations of the United Kingdom, namely England, Wales and Northern Ireland, which had already differentiated the Portuguese islands from the rest of the country in terms travel restrictions.
Wales was the first British region to differentiate Madeira and the Azores, where the number of infections has been reduced, from Mainland Portugal, where there has been an increase in cases.
The British government followed suit on 12^th of September, claiming that the more detailed information made it possible to assess islands separately from mainland territories and started to institute “regional travel corridors”. One of the main criteria for exclusion from the list of safe destinations is when the country registers an additional 20 cases per 100 thousand inhabitants over the course of a week.
The update of the list of countries and territories with ‘travel corridors’ for the United Kingdom, that is, exempt from having to quarantine on arrival, made this week, leaves the British only six destinations without travel restrictions. Madeira and the Azores, require negative tests on arrival or a period of confinement while waiting for test results.
Entry requirements can be found here. https://covid19.azores.gov.pt/?page_id=5532
Covid-19 cases
The Regional Health Authority has reported that, from 3165 tests carried out in the two reference laboratories in the Region since the 30th of September, five positive cases of COVID-19 on the islands of São Miguel, Terceira, Santa Maria and São Jorge, have been diagnosed.
All the cases have been detected at the airports during the required screening procedure or on the follow-up test carried out on all arrivals to the region on the 6^th day of the stay.
The cases are all in a stable clinical condition and the procedures defined for the confirmed case, testing and surveillance of close contacts, as well as all those inherent to the deepening of the epidemiological investigation, have already been carried out by the Local Health Delegations.
Three recoveries were recorded on the island of São Miguel and one on Terceira, bringing to 185 the number of recovered cases of COVID-19 in the Region.
So far, 307 cases of infection by the new SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, which causes COVID-19 disease, have been detected in the Region, with 73 active positive cases currently, of which 46 on the island of São Miguel, 12 on Terceira island, four on Graciosa island, five on Pico island, three on Faial island, one on São Jorge island and two on Santa Maria island.
Pandemic prevention and containment measures should be maintained and strengthened, whenever possible, by citizens and public, private and social sector organizations.
The Regional Health Authority reiterates the need to comply with all recommendations already made public in this regard, especially that, in case of symptoms, do not seek a Hospital or Health Unit, but call the Azores Health Line – 808 24 60 24. For more information, visit the website created by the Government of the Azores on pandemic control in the Region,

Madeira Situation Report 31^st October by Daniel Fernandes

Covid-19 update

There were 26 new Covid-19 cases and 5 recoveries from Covid-19 in Madeira since the previous Madeira Situation Report.

On Wednesday, there were 9 new Covid-19 cases (from 1 passenger who had arrived from the UK, Germany, Poland, Italy, Finland, Australia and Northern Portugal and 2 cases of local transmission) and no recoveries. On Thursday, there were
4 new Covid-19 cases (from 2 passengers who had arrived from the UK and 1 who had arrived from the Czech Republic and 1 case of local transmission linked to a recently diagnosed patient) and 3 recoveries. And on Friday, there were 13
new Covid-19 cases (from 2 passengers who had arrived from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region, 2 who had arrived from the Czech Republic, 1 who had arrived from Poland, 1 who had arrived from the Netherlands and 7 case of local
transmission) and 2 recoveries.

There are currently 172 active cases, of which 152 were imported and identified through airport screening, while the other 20 were a result of local transmission. So far, there have been 440 cases and 268 recoveries. As for the active
cases, 138 are from non-residents while 34 are from Madeira residents. Madeira remains the only Portuguese district and autonomous region without any deaths from Covid-19.There are currently 80 patients in isolation at a dedicated
hotel, 90 patients in isolation at their own accommodation and 2 patients hospitalised in the Covid-19 unit at Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça.

There are currently 25 suspected cases under epidemiological investigation and analysis, 9 of which were identified through airport screening while 16 are linked to patients who tested positive for Covid-19 or two calls made to the
SRS24 helpline. As of Friday, there had been 1900 suspected cases, of which 1,460 were not confirmed. There are 6,452 people under active monitoring and 9,841 people in self-monitoring. Monitoring is being carried out by the health
authorities of the Region’s Municipalities through the ‘MadeiraSafetoDiscover’ app.

As for Covid-19 testing on passengers who had arrived at Funchal and Porto Santo airports, 97,242 samples had been collected until Friday (at 16h30). Overall, 149,561 samples have been processed in the Autonomous Region of Madeira. The
SRS 24 helpline (Regional Health Service – 800 24 24 20) received 206 calls from Tuesday to Friday. Overall, the total number of calls made to this helpline is 14,488. The Covid-19 mental health helpline (219 212 399 – available every
day from 9h00 to 21h00) that was set up to provide emotional and mental support to people in Madeira has received 2,364 calls, with 195 people being monitored.

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/10/28/covid-19-continua-a-aumentar-ram-ja-tem-160-casos-activos-mais-19-suspeitos/

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/10/29/mais-4-casos-positivos-de-covid-19-na-ram-sao-agora-161-os-activos/

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/10/30/13-novos-casos-de-covid-19-com-7-casos-de-transmissao-local-25-novos-suspeitos/

More details on the 7 cases of local transmission

The Madeira health authorities informed that 2 civil servants from the Madeira Social Security Institute (Instituto de Segurança Social da Madeira) and 3 relatives of one of the (2 young students and 1 adult) tested positive for
Covid-19. In addition, the epidemiological investigation on a case that was diagnosed this week enabled another case to be identified. The other case of local transmission is of young student who is linked to a recently diagnosed
Covid-19 case and who had already been in isolation for a week and under monitoring by the health authorities. As a result of these cases, the Madeira Social Security Institute, 2 schools in the Municipality of Funchal and the
Municipality of Funchal activated their contingency plans.

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/10/30/13-novos-casos-de-covid-19-com-7-casos-de-transmissao-local-25-novos-suspeitos/

Miguel Albuquerque remarks

Wikipedia

After the confirmation of several cases of local transmission of Covid-19, Miguel Albuquerque, the President of the Madeira Regional Government made several remarks regarding the pandemic. He appealed for calm and believed the situation
will be under control, particularly because the young student who had tested positive had already been in isolation for a week. He called on parents and schools to comply with the rules and assured the Regional Health Service is
monitoring the evolution of the pandemic. Although he ruled out the existence of community transmission, he said it is likely that new cases will be detected since there has been an exponential increase in the number of cases.
Furthermore, he said big restrictions will likely have to be introduced if the current pandemic situation continues. He also reminded that the sale of alcoholic drinks will be banned during the public Christmas festivities and that all
care will be taken to avoid gatherings. He finished by saying there will be the traditional Christmas lighting, because it is about the psychological side of things and the Christmas spirit is part of what being a Madeiran is all about.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/108475/Albuquerque_confirma_casos_de_transmisao_local_e_apela_a_tranquilidade

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/108350/Se_a_pandemia_continuar_a_evoluir_desta_forma_vamos_ter_de_introduzir_grandes_restricoes

Fines for not wearing face masks

The use of face masks will be mandatory in public places where for social distancing is not possible. Failure to comply will result in a €100 to €500 fine for individuals and a fine of up to €5,000 for businesses, with 75% of the money
generated going to the Autonomous Region of Madeira and 25% going to ARAE (Autoridade Regional das Atividades Económicas – Regional Economic Activity Authority).

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/108385/Falta_de_mascara_vai_dar_multa_

More than 27,000 vaccine doses administered in Madeira.As of the 28th of October, 27,756 doses of the flu vaccine were administered, with 55% being administered to people aged 65 or older. The vaccination campaign started on the 28th of
September and vaccines can be administered from Monday to Saturday in places such as health centres, care homes, day centres and at home. A total of 56,000 doses were purchased by the Madeira Regional Government for a total cost of
€460,000.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/108240/Mais_de_27_mil_vacinas_administradas_na_RAM

Wizz Air flights from the UK to Madeira.

Wizz Air announced it will be launching flights between London Luton and Madeira. The first flight will take place on the 15th of December. There will be flights on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/108356/Wizz_Air_anuncia_voos_para_a_Madeira_a_partir_de_dezembro

Water supply disruption

There will be several water supply disruptions next week in the Parish of Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, due to scheduled work on the water supply network to prevent water leaks. The following areas will be affected:

2nd November (9h00 e as 13h00) – Ribeira da Caixa, Ribeira Fernanda, Pico e Salões, Igreja (Church) and Quinta do Leme

4th November (9h00 e as 13h00) – Ribeira da Alforra, Heras, Preces, Fonte da Rocha and Serrado da Adega

5th November (9h00 e as 13h00) – Rancho

6th November (9h00 e as 13h00) – Caldeira and Rancho

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/desporto/ver/108480/Fornecimento_de_agua_sera_interrompido_em_varias_zonas_de_Camara_de_Lobos__

Madeira Report 28^th October by Daniel Fernandes

Covid-19 update

There were 56 new Covid-19 cases and 16 recoveries from Covid-19 in Madeira since the previous Madeira Situation Report. Although Madeira has just witnessed the biggest 7-day increase in the number of Covid-19 infections (101 cases in
the last 7 days), most cases were detected through airport screening and only a handful were cases of local transmission.

On Saturday, there were 15 new Covid-19 cases (from 8 passengers who had arrived from the UK, 3 who had arrived from France, 2 who had arrived from Northern Portugal and 2 cases of local transmission and 2 recoveries.

On Sunday, there were 8 new Covid-19 cases (from 5 passengers who had
arrived from the UK, 2 who had arrived from the Czech Republic and 1 case of local transmission linked to a recently diagnosed patient) and 2 recoveries.

On Monday, there were 19 new Covid-19 cases (from 6 passengers who had arrived from Poland, 5 who had arrived from the UK, 4 who had arrived from France, 3 who had arrived from Germany and 1 who had arrived from the Czech Republic) and
5 recoveries

And on Tuesday, there were 14 new Covid-19 cases (from 9 passengers who had arrived from the UK, 2 who had arrived from Germany, 1 who had arrived from Poland ,1 who had arrived from Northern Portugal and 1 case of local transmission)
and 7 recoveries.

There are currently 151 active cases, of which 141 were imported and identified through airport screening, while the other 10 were a result of local transmission. So far, there have been 414 cases and 263 recoveries. As for the
active cases, 128 are from non-residents while 23 are from Madeira residents. Madeira remains the only Portuguese district and autonomous region without any deaths from Covid-19.

There are currently 75 patients in isolation at a dedicated hotel, 75 patients in isolation at their own accommodation and 1 patient hospitalised in the Covid-19 unit at Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça.

There are currently 37 suspected cases under epidemiological investigation and analysis, 21 of which were identified through airport screening while 16 are linked to patients who tested positive for Covid-19. As of Tuesday, there had
been 1874 suspected cases, of which 1,460 were not confirmed.

There are 7,724 people under active monitoring and 8,697 people in self-monitoring. Monitoring is being carried out by the health authorities of the Region’s Municipalities through the ‘MadeiraSafetoDiscover’ app.

As for Covid-19 testing on passengers who had arrived at Funchal and Porto Santo airports, 95,279 samples had been collected until Tuesday (at 17h00). Overall, 147,085 samples have been processed in the Autonomous Region of Madeira.

The SRS 24 helpline (Regional Health Service – 800 24 24 20) received 193 calls from Friday to Tuesday. Overall, the total number of calls made to this helpline is 14,282.

The Covid-19 mental health helpline (219 212 399 – available every day from 9h00 to 21h00) that was set up to provide emotional and mental support to people in Madeira has received 2,358 calls, with 194 people being monitored.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/107864/Covid-19_Registados_15_novos_casos_na_Madeira

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/107934/Covid-19_IASAUDE_regista_oito_novos_casos_na_Regiao

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/10/26/mais-19-casos-activos-de-covid-19-surgiram-hoje-na-ram-ha-21-casos-suspeitos/

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/107936/Covid-19_Ha_49_casos_suspeitos_em_estudo_25_estao_relacionados_com_contactos_com_infetados

https://covidmadeira.pt/dashboard/

Regional Government looking for another hotel to host Covid-19 patients

Miguel Albuquerque, the President of the Madeira Regional Government, confirmed the Regional Government has been meeting with hotel owners in order to find another hotel where Covid-19 patients can stay. Infected tourists will have to
cover some of the cost of staying in isolation in a hotel. He is very concerned with the spread of the pandemic in Portugal and reinforced his appeal for all precautions to be taken. As for mandatory use of face masks in Portugal, he
said the Regional Parliament will have to legislate on this but that the Madeiran people have been complying with this recommendation for a long time.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/108078/Governo_Regional_procura_novo_hotel_para_acolher_doentes_com_covid-19

New equipment to transport patients with infectious diseases

Two innovative pieces of equipment that can safely transport patients with infectious diseases, particularly Covid-19, were purchased by the Madeira Regional Government, through its Regional Civil Protection Service (Serviço Regional de
Proteção Civil). According to Pedro Ramos, the Madeira Health and Civil Protection Secretary, Capsule BIO-BAG EBV – 30/40IN-CH is a mobile equipment that enables a patient with infectious diseases or with weak a immune system to be to
be safely moved while protecting them from exposure to outside elements. It allows contact with patients to be safely and efficiently.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/107617/Protecao_Civil_adquire_equipamento_para_assegurar_transporte_de_doentes_com_doenca_infeciosa_na_Regiao

Miguel Albuquerque worried with risks of sports teams travelling into the mainland

The President of the Madeira Regional Government is worried with non-professional sports teams travelling into the mainland. As a result, the Regional Government will announce preventive measures on Wednesday. One of the measures could
be the requirement of a second Covid-19 test linked to mandatory quarantine. It is currently attempting to reach a consensus with sports federations and associations so as to prevent infections in places where athletes meet, such as
schools. Miguel Albuquerque appealed once again for the population to travel only if necessary.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/108011/Covid-19_Albuquerque_apreensivo_com_os_riscos_associados_as_deslocacoes_de_equipas_

12 ambulances acquired

The Regional Civil Protection Service (Serviço Regional de Proteção Civil) will start public tender for the acquisition of 12 ambulances, with each costing €660,000. The Regional Government expects to invest over €700,000 on this
project. The ambulances will increase the fleet of several fire services and Portuguese Red Cross Delegations and will increase the ability to provide pre-hospital emergency care and to reply to emergency calls to the European Emergency
Number (112).

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/108020/Proteccao_Civil_compra_12_ambulancias_de_emergencia

TUI UK start Madeira flights

TUI OK started flights to Madeira on Monday. It brought forward the first flight by two months. The 189-seat aircraft carried 180 passengers on the London Gatwick-Funchal flight. TUI OK is planning to have 1 weekly flight to Madeira,
although this number could increase.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/108002/TUI_UK_inicia_voos_para_a_Madeira_com_aviao_cheio

Madeira Report 24^th October by Daniel Fernandes

Covid-19 update

There were 21 new Covid-19 cases and 13 recoveries from Covid-19 in Madeira since the previous Madeira Situation Report.On Wednesday, there were 8 new Covid-19 cases (from 4 passengers who had arrived from the UK, 2 who had arrived from
Northern Portugal, 1 who had arrived from Poland and 1 who had arrived from France) and 2 recoveries.On Thursday, there were 9 new Covid-19 cases (from 5 passengers who had arrived from Poland, 1 who had arrived from the UK, 1 who had
arrived from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region, 1 who had arrived from Northern Portugal and 1 case of local transmission) and 3 recoveries. The case of local transmission is from a traveller who had stayed in the Autonomous Region of
Madeira for a short period of time and who tested positive for Covid-19 after returning home.

And on Friday, there were 4 new Covid-19 cases (from 2 passengers who had arrived from Germany and 2 who had arrived from Northern Portugal) and 8 recoveries.There are currently 111 active cases, of which 102 were imported and
identified through airport screening, while the other 9 were a result of local transmission. So far, there have been 358 cases and 247 recoveries. Madeira remains the only Portuguese district and autonomous region without any deaths
from Covid-19.There are currently 59 patients in isolation at a dedicated hotel and 52 patients in isolation at their own accommodation. A patient who had at the Covid-19 unit at Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça was discharged and will be in
isolation at home.

There are currently 31 suspected cases under epidemiological investigation and analysis. As of Friday, there had been 1818 suspected cases, of which 1,460 were not confirmed.There are 7,861 people under active monitoring and 9,358
people in self-monitoring. Monitoring is being carried out by the health authorities of the Region’s Municipalities through the ‘MadeiraSafetoDiscover’ app.As for Covid-19 testing on passengers who had arrived at Funchal and Porto Santo
airports, 90,734 samples had been collected until Friday (at 18h00). Overall, 141,227 samples have been processed in the Autonomous Region of Madeira.The SRS 24 helpline (Regional Health Service – 800 24 24 20) received 162 calls from
Tuesday to Friday. Overall, the total number of calls made to this helpline is 14,089.The Covid-19 mental health helpline (219 212 399 – available every day from 9h00 to 21h00) that was set up to provide emotional and mental support to
people in Madeira has received 2,345 calls, with 193 people being monitored.

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/10/21/madeira-tem-agora-109-casos-activos-de-covid-19-mais-15-casos-suspeitos/

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/10/22/mais-9-casos-activos-de-covid-19-3-recuperados-e-19-suspeitos/

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/10/23/ram-tem-quatro-novos-casos-de-covid-19-8-recuperados-e-111-casos-activos/

Situation of Calamity extended and Covid-19 testing clarification

On Thursday, the Madeira Regional Government extended the State of Calamity in Madeira until the 30th of November. In addition, it clarified that healthcare, education, higher education, social and civil protection staff and higher
education and Erasmus students must undertake a 2nd Covid PCR test between the 5th and 7th day following the arrival at Madeira Airport.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/107701/Governo_Regional_renova_estado_de_Calamidade_e_esclarece_sobre_testes_a_profissionais_e_estudantes

Madeira carrying out 2,000 Covid-19 tests per day

Pedro Ramos, the Madeira Health and Civil Protection Secretary, said that while Madeira carried out about 50 Covid-19 tests per day at the start of the pandemic in March, at the moment Madeira has been carrying out about 2,000 tests per
day. This figure is consistent with the number of passengers landing at the archipelago’s airports.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/107607/Covid-19_Madeira_realiza_2000_testes_por_dia_e_ja_processou_138671_amostras_desde_marco

Mandatory Covid-19 test for passengers of the first cruise ship docking in Madeira

Seadream I, carrying about 100 passengers will be the first cruise ship to dock in Madeira since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. It is due to dock today. Passengers who would like to disembark must present evidence of a negative
Covid-19 test or be tested on arrival. Pedro Ramos, the Madeira Health and Civil Protection Secretary, said the testing strategy will be similar to the one that was implemented at the Region’s airports. He finished by saying whoever
would like to disembark in Funchal must be tested even if the ship will docked for less than 12 hours, which is the amount of time it usually takes for the test results to be announced.

Miguel Albuquerque, the President of the Madeira Regional Government, reacted to the cruise ship arrival by saying the disembarking of cruise ship passengers in Madeira is not very worrying. However, he said it is concerning for the
local economy because the passengers stay will be very limited. He reminded that 495,000 cruise ship passengers disembarked last year and generated €50M in revenue. Although this year’s figures will be lower, Madeira will not relinquish
safe disembarking procedures.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/107641/Cruzeiros_Miguel_Albuquerque_diz_que_desembarque_de_passageiros_na_Madeira_nao_traz_grandes_preocupacoes__

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/107604/Teste_obrigatorio_para_passageiros_do_primeiro_navio_de_cruzeiro_a_atracar_na_Madeira

German tourist missing after falling into the sea

A German tourist is missing after falling into the sea on Thursday afternoon, next to the dock in São Jorge, in the Municipality of Santana. The National Maritime Authority (Autoridade Marítima Nacional) is cooperating with the Regional
Civil Protection Service (Serviço Regional de Protecção Civil) in the coordination of the search operation.On Friday, the Maritime Police (Polícia Marítima), Santana Fire Service (Bombeiros Voluntários de Santana), Public Security
Police (Polícia de Segurança Pública – PSP) and a drone were used for the search on land. A drone, a Funchal Lifeguard (Estação Salva-vidas do Funchal) vessel and a SANAS (Corpo Voluntário de Salvadores Náuticos – a sea rescue volunteer
group) vessel were used for the search at sea. A Portuguese Air Force helicopter also provided assistance in the search operation.

The search operation will continue today and a Portuguese Air Force Merlin helicopter will likely provide assistance. Adverse sea conditions and high waves are preventing a wider search at sea. Despite this, the use of Civil Protection,
Fire Service and PSP drones is ensuring the search continues.

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/10/23/turista-desaparecido-no-mar-do-norte-da-ilha-ainda-nao-foi-encontrado/

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/aconteceu/ver/107773/Continuam_as_buscas_por_jovem_alemao_desaparecido_no_mar_em_Sao_Jorge

Power cut

Empresa de Electricidade da Madeira (Madeira power supplier) announced there will be power cuts in the following days, due to planned work on the electricity supply network. These works must not be postponed. The following areas will be
affected:

FUNCHAL

26th & 27th October – 09h00 to 11h30 & 14h00 to 16h00

– Caminho das Fontes (numbers 24, 26 and 59)

– Caminho da Ladeira (number 106)

– Vereda da Fonte do Jamboto

27th October – 09h00 to 12h00

– Rua Urbanização da Nazaré (number 13)

– Azinhaga da Nazaré (numbers 3 to 18)

28th October – 22h00 to 24h00

– Rua Dr. Pestana Júnior (BP Petrol Station)

28th & 29th October – 09h00 to 11h30 & 14h00 to 16h00

– Estrada da Camacha (numbers 1 to 16)

– Vereda Dr. Falcão

– Travessa do Ribeiro Seco de Cima

29th October – 22h00 to 24h00

– Caminho do Trapiche

– Caminho da Barreira

– Vereda do Camacho

– Beco do Ribeiro Pereiro

30th October – 09h00 to 12h00

– Caminho do Pico da Cruz (next to the antennae )

PORTO MONIZ

26th October – 09h00 to 09h30 & 11h30 to 12h00

– Britadeira do GR

26th October – 09h00 to 12h00

– Mercado Abastecedor

– Zona Industrial

ACHADAS DA CRUZ

26th October – 09h00 to 09h30 & 11h30 to 12h00

– Achada Grande

– Cable Car

CAMPANÁRIO

27th October – 09h00 to 10h00

– Sítio da Longueira

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.

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/10/24/publicidade-o-fornecimento-de-energia-sera-interrompido-nos-dias-horas-e-locais-abaixo-indicados-anuncio-81-2020/

Madeira Situation report 21^st October by Daniel Fernandes

Covid-19 update

There were 27 new Covid-19 cases and 30 recoveries from Covid-19 in Madeira since the previous Madeira Situation Report.

On Saturday, there were 3 new Covid-19 cases (from 1 passenger who had arrived from Italy, 1 who had arrived from the Netherlands and 1 who had arrived from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region) and 12 recoveries.

On Sunday, there were 7 new Covid-19 cases (from 2 passengers who had arrived from the UK, 1 who had arrived from Venezuela, 1 who had arrived from the South of Portugal and 3 as a result of local transmission) and 3 recoveries.

On Monday, there were 14 new Covid-19 cases (from 11 passengers
who had arrived from Poland, 1 who had arrived from the UK, 1 who had arrived from the Netherlands and 1 who had arrived from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region) and 9 recoveries.

And on Tuesday, there were 3 new Covid-19 cases (from 2 passengers who had arrived from Germany and 1 who had arrived from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region) and 6 recoveries.

There are currently 103 active cases, of which 95 were imported and identified through airport screening, while the other 8 were a result of local transmission. So far, there have been 337 cases and 234 recoveries. Madeira remains the
only Portuguese district and autonomous region without any deaths from Covid-19.

There are currently 51 patients in isolation at a dedicated hotel and 52 patients in isolation at their own accommodation,

There are currently 17 suspected cases under epidemiological investigation and analysis. As of Tuesday, there had been 1797 suspected cases, of which 1,460 were not confirmed.

There are 8,892 people under active monitoring and 10,429 people in self-monitoring. Monitoring is being carried out by the health authorities of the Region’s Municipalities through the ‘MadeiraSafetoDiscover’ app.

As for Covid-19 testing on passengers who had arrived at Funchal and Porto Santo airports, 88,738 samples had been collected until Tuesday (at 17h00). Overall, 138,671 samples have been processed in the Autonomous Region of Madeira.

The SRS 24 helpline (Regional Health Service – 800 24 24 20) received 181 calls from Friday to Friday. Overall, the total number of calls made to this helpline is 13,927.

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/10/17/3-novos-casos-de-covid-19-uma-duzia-de-recuperados-uma-duzia-de-suspeitos/

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/107313/Mais_sete_novos_casos_de_covid-19_na_Regiao

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/107442/Mais_14_novos_casos_de_covid-19_na_Madeira

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/10/20/tres-novos-casos-de-covid-19-dois-da-alemanha-e-1-de-lisboa-ha-103-activos/

Mandatory Covid-19 testing after trips lasting less than 72 hours

From Thursday onwards, every person who leaves the Region, even if for a period of less than 72 hours, must be tested for Covid-19 on arrival at Madeira’s airports. Miguel Albuquerque, President of the Madeira Regional Government,
announced this decision yesterday.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/107442/Mais_14_novos_casos_de_covid-19_na_Madeira

Municipality of Funchal activated contingency plan after employee tested positive for Covid-19

An employee from Sociohabita (belonging to the Municipality of Funchal) tested
positive for Covid-19 after 2 negative tests had been carried out since his return from holidays. The employee had been in self-isolation at his home since Saturday, the day when he started showing symptoms. He was tested once again on
Monday evening. The Municipality of Funchal activated its contingency plan as soon as it was informed of the employee’s positive test result. It is currently cooperating with the health authorities to identify all possible contacts. The
floor where Sociohabita’s office is located and where the employee works has been cordoned off and will be disinfected today. This Covid-19 case is one of the 3 new cases that were announced on Tuesday.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/107520/Funcionario_da_Sociohabita_infetado_ja_tinha_feito_dois_testes_negativos

First Covid-19 case at a Madeira school

On Sunday, a pupil from Escola Bartolomeu Perestrelo tested positive for Covid-19. His case is linked to that of a relative who had arrived from Porto and who had not complied with the isolation requirement while waiting for the result
of a Covid-19 test that had been carried out on arrival at the airport. In accordance with the contingency plan and the guidance from the regional health authorities, 40 pupils were identified and are currently in quarantine. The pupils
are from 2 different classes, with 1 being the pupil’s class and the other linked to 3 pupils who had direct contact with the infected pupil. The remaining pupils carried on with the normal school activities while complying with safety
guidelines. So far, there are not any teachers in isolation.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/107312/Ha_um_caso_de_covid-19_na_Escola_Bartolomeu_Perestrelo

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/107367/Bartolomeu_Perestrelo_Pelo_menos_17_alunos_realizaram_teste_a_covid-19

79 positive Covid-19 test results on Madeira-bound travellers

Pedro Ramos, the Madeira Health and Civil Protection Secretary, informed that 35,000 Covid-19 tests have been carried at laboratories in the Portuguese mainland since the 1st of July. These tests were carried out on passengers who had
planned to travel to Madeira. The Madeira Regional Government paid for the tests, which were carried out at laboratories it had signed contracts with. A total of 79 tests came back positive and as a result such passengers did not travel
to the Madeira archipelago. Pedro Ramos used this data to reinforce the importance of Covid-19 tests being carried out at the point of departure, rather than on arrival in Madeira.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/107480/Dos_35_mil_testes_feitos_a_covid-19_no_continente_79_deram_positivo_

Municipality of São Vicente will distribute reusable face masks

The Municipality of São Vicente informed it will
once again distribute reusable face masks in the Municipality’s schools. All students aged 6 or older and all teaching and non-teaching staff from primary and secondary schools will receive a package containing 2 face masks and an
instruction booklet. As part of its Covid-19 pandemic and mitigation strategy, the Municipality had decided to produce its own face masks with the assistance of workers from
Programa Municipal de Formação e Ocupação em Contexto de Trabalho (a municipal work scheme). This is another contribution from the Municipality in providing assistance to the community.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/107422/Sao_Vicente_distribui_mascaras_reutilizaveis

Plenty of work for the fire service and municipal workers in Câmara de Lobos due to heavy wind

Heavy wind on Tuesday forced the fire service and municipal employees to spend hours removing big branches from several streets in the Câmara de Lobos town centre. As a result, traffic was disrupted in some areas due to the big size of
the branches. Despite the situation, there have not been of any victims or material damage.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/aconteceu/ver/107491/Bombeiros_e_funcionarios_da_Camara_sem_maos_a_medir_por_causa_do_vento_forte_em_Camara_de_Lobos

Flooding at Praia Formosa

The heavy rain that fell on Sunday evening and in the early hours of Monday caught the local population and drivers by surprise in some areas near Praia Formosa, in Funchal. There were reports of flooding, falling rocks, landslides,
flooded streets, floods and flight disruptions.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/aconteceu/ver/107383/Chuva_inundou__ruas_da_Praia_Formosa_com_fotos

Power cut

PRAZERES

22nd October – 13h00 to 16h00

– Sítio Vale dos Prazeres (Pedreira-AFA)

ESTREITO DA CALHETA

22nd October – 13h00 to 16h00

– Ribeira Funda e Atalinho (including iGA)

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.

Madeira Report 17^th October by Daniel Fernandes

Covid-19 update

There were 20 new Covid-19 cases and 5 recoveries from Covid-19 in Madeira since the previous Madeira Situation Report.
On Wednesday, there were 5 new Covid-19 cases (from 5 passengers who arrived from the UK and 1 who had arrived from Spain).
On Thursday, there were 9 new Covid-19 cases (from 2 passengers who had arrived from the UK, 2 who had arrived from Poland, 2 who had arrived from Brazil, 1 who had arrived from Switzerland, 1 who had arrived from the Lisbon and
Tagus Valley Region and 1 case of local transmission) and 5 recoveries.
And on Friday, there were 6 new Covid-19 cases (from 4 passengers who had arrived from the UK, 1 who had arrived from Venezuela and 1 who had arrived from Belgium) and 8 recoveries.
There are currently 106 active cases, of which 100 were imported and identified through screening at Funchal Airport, while the other 6 were a result of local transmission. So far, there have been 310 cases and 204 recoveries.
Madeira remains the only Portuguese district and autonomous region without any deaths from Covid-19.
There are currently 59 patients in isolation at a dedicated hotel and 47 patients in isolation at their own accommodation, The patient who had been hospitalised in the Covid-19 unit at Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça was discharged from
hospital.
There are currently 9 suspected cases under epidemiological investigation and analysis. These were identified through screening at Madeira Airport. As of Friday, there had been 1770 suspected cases, of which 1,460 were not
confirmed.
There are 8,983 people under active monitoring and 10,554 people in self-monitoring. Monitoring is being carried out by the health authorities of the Region’s Municipalities through the ‘MadeiraSafetoDiscover’ app.
As for Covid-19 testing on passengers who had arrived at Funchal and Porto Santo airports, 85,043 samples had been collected until Friday (at 18h30). Overall, as of Friday, 132,643 samples had been processed in the Autonomous Region
of Madeira.

The SRS 24 helpline (Regional Health Service – 800 24 24 20) received 147 calls from Tuesday to Friday. Overall, the total number of calls made to this helpline is 13,743.The Covid-19 mental health helpline (219 212 399 – available
every day from 9h00 to 21h00) that was set up to provide emotional and mental support to Madeira residents has received 2,304 calls, with 190 people being monitored.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/106962/5_novos_casos_na_Madeira_e_mais_18_em_estudo_

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/107073/Mais_9_casos_positivos_5_recuperados_e_21_em_estudo

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/10/16/6-novos-casos-de-covid-19-na-regiao-8-recuperados-e-9-suspeitos/

Italian tourist in isolation after escaping from hotel before receiving Covid-19 test result

photo Madeira Island’s news

An Italian tourist is in isolation at a location chosen by the Madeira regional health authorities after escaping from her hotel while waiting for her Covid-19 test result. She had been tested for Covid-19 on Thursday at Funchal Airport
and had been ordered to remain in her hotel while waiting for the test result. She had toured Funchal and a rapid test was carried out on her at Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça to check if she is infected with Covid-19. The regional health
authorities are urgently trying to determine if an epidemiological investigation is required on all people she came into contact with while touring Funchal. She is currently in isolation and under heavy surveillance by the regional
health authorities.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/107192/Cidada_italiana_em_confinamento_diz_Embaixada

No public festivities during Christmas

The Madeira Regional Government confirmed that this year there will only be the traditional Christmas lighting and New Year fireworks display. It also wants to do its utmost to prevent alcohol sales and consumption on the streets
because they cause gatherings. Miguel Albuquerque, the President of the Madeira Regional Government, joked that people start hugging and kissing each other after having 3 drinks and that this is not convenient.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/107129/Governo_Regional_confirma_Natal_sem_festividades_publicas

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/107024/Governo_Regional_quer_reduzir_ao_maximo_a_venda_de_alcool_na_rua

Miguel Albuquerque continues to call for Covid-19 testing before flights

Miguel Albuquerque, President of the Madeira Regional Government, once again called for all passengers, particularly those who travel through European airports, to be tested for Covid-19 before boarding their flights. He argues this is
one way of improving safety and increasing the number of passengers moving around Europe.He was also asked if Madeira has to adapt to the measures the government approved. He replied that Madeira has been under a situation of calamity
for a long period of time, the use of face masks is mandatory in public places and has been successful in preventing infections and the Region has already implemented the use of the ‘MadeiraSafetoDiscover’ app. Indeed, he said the
Madeira Regional Government will ask the Portuguese Government to include the ‘MadeiraSafetoDiscover’ app in the legislation because it has been used in the Region for a long time.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/107120/Albuquerque_continua_a_defender_teste_a_todos_os_passageiros_antes_de_entrarem_nos_avioes

Free flu vaccine at Madeira health centres

The second phase of the flu vaccination campaign will start on the 19th of October. It will be aimed at all people aged 65 or older, people with chronic illnesses and other people who belong to at-risk groups. The aim is to vaccinate
all people who belong to at-risk groups. The vaccination campaign started on the 28th of September. So far, many people, mostly pregnant women and healthcare, civil protection and social care professionals, have been vaccinated. The
Madeira Regional Government has purchased 56,000 vaccine doses for a total cost of €460,000. This year there was a bigger investment on the purchase of more vaccine doses in order to ensure a larger proportion of the population is
vaccinated against flu. The vaccine is free of charge and is available in the health centre that serves a person’s area of residence. All a person needs to do is to visit a health centre and the vaccine could be administered safely and
quickly, on the same day. Teams of healthcare professionals will be available at health centres to administer the vaccine and there will be flexible opening hours to make it easier for the population to be vaccinated.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/106983/Vacinas_contra_a_gripe_gratuitas_nos_Centros_de_Saude_da_RAM

Persistent rain and heavy winds in the Madeira archipelago

From the 18th until the 20th of October, heavy and persistent rain is forecast, particularly in mountain areas and on the 20th. There will be heavy winds, with gales between 70 and 90 km/h, which could even be over 100 km/h at higher
altitude during the evening between the 19th and 20th of October. There will also be heavy seas from the 18th of October.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/107193/Chuva_persistente_e_vento_forte_no__Arquipelago_da_Madeira

Porto Santo Line cancelled all Porto Santo ferry services on Sunday and on Monday

Porto Santo Line has cancelled all Porto Santo ferry services on Sunday and on Monday, due to bad weather that is forecast on the next days and that poses a risk to the safety of the ferry and its passengers. Passengers can rebook their
tickets by visiting one of Porto Santo Line counters or calling (+351) 291 210 300 (on weekdays from 09h00 to 12h00 and from 14h00 to 18h00). Porto Santo Line apologised for any inconvenience caused by this situation.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/107155/Porto_Santo_Line_cancela_viagens_para_o_Porto_Santo_domingo_e_segunda_feira

Fares discount on Madeira-Canary Islands flights

Binter has reduced fares on flights between Madeira and the Canary Islands. The discount will apply to flights booked until the 31st of October, for travel between the 16th of December and the 15th of January 2021. Fares will start at
€70,86 for flights between Madeira and the Canary Islands on Thursdays and on Sundays. These fares are valid per flight if a return flight is booked but the fare could be different, depending on the route. Checked luggage, seat
selection and a high-quality in-flight service are included in this discount campaign. Flights can be booked online (www.binter.pt), by phone (291 290 129) or through travel agencies.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/economia/ver/107123/Binter_lanca_promocao_para_voar_entre_Madeira_e_Canarias

Power cut

FUNCHAL

20th October – 09h00 to 11h30 & 14h00 to 16h00

Caminho dos 3 Paus à Viana (number 41)
Vereda da Viana (numbers 41, 43 and 45)

21st October – 09h00 to 11h00

Rua Cidade Santos (numbers 29 to 42)

21st October – 09h00 to 12h00

Beco do Abrigo de Nossa Senhora de Fátima (number 16)
Travessa do Tanque (numbers 18 to 51)

22nd October – 09h00 to 11h30 & 14h00 to 16h00

Caminhos do Curral Velho e do Trapiche (number 126)
Rua Professor Eleutério Gomes de Aguiar (numbers 49, 51, 63 and 75)
Veredas do Ribeiro Lavadouro, Trapiche (numbers 64 to 82) and 2ª Vereda do Corgo
Travessa do Curral Velho

SANTO DA SERRA (MACHICO)

19th October – 09h00 to 09h30

Ribeira de Machico de Cima

PORTO MONIZ

19th October – 09h00 to 09h30 & 11h30 to 12h00

Britadeira do GR

19th October – 09h00 to 12h00

Mercado Abastecedor and Zona Industrial

ACHADAS DA CRUZ

19th October – 09h00 to 09h30 & 11h30 to 12h00

Achada Grande and Teleférico

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/10/10/publicidade-publicidade-o-fornecimento-de-energia-sera-interrompido-nos-dias-horas-e-locais-abaixo-indicados-anuncio-75-2020/

Madeira report by Daniel Fernandes, Wednesday 14th of October

Covid-19 update

There were 20 new Covid-19 cases and 5 recoveries from Covid-19 in Madeira since the previous Madeira Situation Report.

On Saturday, there were 7 new Covid-19 cases (from 5 passengers who arrived from Venezuela, 1 who had arrived from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region and 1 who had arrived from Central Portugal).

On Sunday, there were 6 new Covid-19 cases (from 2 passengers who had arrived from the Czech Republic, 1 who had arrived from Poland, 1 who had arrived from Spain, 1 who had arrived from the UK and 1 who had arrived from the Lisbon and
Tagus Valley Region) and 2 recoveries.

On Monday, there were 2 new Covid-19 cases (from 2 passengers who had arrived
from Poland) and 2 recoveries.

And on Tuesday, there were 5 new Covid-19 cases (from 3 passengers who had arrived from Vezenuela, 1 who had arrived from the UK and 1 who had arrived from Northern Portugal) and 1 recovery.

There are currently 99 active cases, of which 92 were imported and identified through screening at Funchal Airport, while the other 7 were a result of local transmission. So far, there have been 290 cases and 191 recoveries.
Madeira remains the only Portuguese district and autonomous region without any deaths from Covid-19.

There are currently 56 patients in isolation at a dedicated hotel, 42 patients in isolation at their own accommodation and 1 patient remains in the Covid-19 unit at Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça.

There are currently 10 suspected cases under epidemiological investigation and analysis. These were identified through screening at Madeira Airport. As of Tuesday, there had been 1750 suspected cases, of which 1,460 were not confirmed.

There are 9,389 people under active monitoring and 11,239 people in self-monitoring. Monitoring is being carried out by the health authorities of the Region’s Municipalities through the ‘MadeiraSafetoDiscover’ app.

As for Covid-19 testing on passengers who had arrived at Funchal and Porto Santo airports, 82,817 samples had been collected until Tuesday (at 17h30). Overall, as of Monday, 132,643 samples had been processed in the Autonomous Region of
Madeira.

The SRS 24 helpline (Regional Health Service – 800 24 24 20) received 181 calls from Friday to Tuesday. Overall, the total number of calls made to this helpline is 13,596.

The Covid-19 mental health helpline (219 212 399 – available every day from 9h00 to 21h00) that was set up to provide emotional and mental support to Madeira residents has received 2,288 calls, with 188 people being monitored.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/106556/Covid-19_Madeira_tem_sete_novos_casos_de_infecao

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/106626/Madeira_regista_hoje_mais_seis_novos_casos_de_covid-19_e_dois_recuperados

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/106744/Madeira_com_2_novos_casos_e_mais_2_recuperados

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/10/13/regiao-quase-a-alcancar-uma-centena-de-casos-activos-neste-momento-sao-99/

Travel corridor appeal to the British Ambassador

Miguel Albuquerque, the President of the Madeira Regional Government, has written a letter to the British Ambassador to Portugal, highlighting Madeira’s position as one of “the safest tourist destinations” in Europe and asked for his
“personal support and commitment” in ensuring Madeira remains on the UK travel corridor.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/106751/Albuquerque_reforca_apelo_ao_Reino_Unido

President of the Regional Government sent his best wishes to Cristiano Ronaldo

Miguel Albuquerque, the President of the Madeira Regional Government, sent
Cristiano Ronaldo his best wishes and hoped for a “speedy and swift recovery”. The football player, who was born and grew up in Madeira, had tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday.

“At this most difficult moment for our great Cristiano Ronaldo, I wish him, with friendship, esteem and admiration, a swift recovery. I know he will soon be back to the football pitches, where he is happy, and to scoring the superb
goals we are used to watching. The best player in the world will come back even stronger and with the stamina, intensity, determination and humility that are his hallmarks. We will be here to witness it.”

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/106866/Albuquerque_deseja_uma_rapida_recuperacao_ao_melhor_do_mundo

Urgent need for Covid-19 testing at the point of departure

Miguel Albuquerque, the President of the Madeira Regional Government, said tourism in Madeira is still facing a critical situation and urged
the European Union to promote its recovery and to introduce mandatory
Covid-19 testing for passengers at the point of departure. He said it is “urgent” to adopt measures to “promote and stimulate” tourism at a European level. He added that he has been asking for months for mandatory Covid-19 testing for
passengers at the point of departure. He said “this should have already been in place “by everybody and for a long a time”.

Reinforcing this, Pedro Ramos, the Madeira Health and Civil Protection Secretary, praised once again the screening policy for all passengers arriving at Madeira Airport and said this should have been carried out at the point of
departure in all EU member-states. He added that he hopes this will be the main policy Portugal will propose when it takes over the Presidency of the European Council in 2021. He said such a policy will make tourism safe and Madeira
will then benefit from tourism, a very important sector for its economy.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/106835/Albuquerque_reitera_necessidade_urgente_da_Uniao_Europeia_forcar_testes_na_origem

Deal signed to provide financial support for fishermen

Teófilo Cunha, the Secretary of Sea and Fisheries, signed the first contracts to provide a special financial support package to fishermen and owners of fishing vessels, so as to reward them for the work they carried out in May, June and
July. Teófilo Cunha said that despite it being a difficult and uncertain period of time, “these fishermen and owners of fishing vessels did not cease their work, kept the economy open, thus ensuring the supply of fish to the population”
and highlighted the commitment he had made with fishermen and owners of fishing vessels.

The Regional Government has set aside €1,250,000 from the Region Budget in order to support fishermen and owners of fishing vessels. A fisherman will be entitled to receive €438,81 for each month of work and owners of fishing vessels
will be entitled to receive €766, a sum that could be increased in accordance with the size of the vessel. The minimum amount of monthly financial support is expected to be €438,81.

With the number of Covid-19 cases rising once again, Teófilo Cunha was asked if the Regional Government is considering strengthening this financial package. While he did not make any commitment, he did not rule it out either. He stated
that “the Government is always ready to help the fishing sector and fishermen”.

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/10/13/teofilo-cunha-assinou-contratos-programa-com-pescadores-e-armadores-para-apoio-financeiro-extraordinario/

Power cut

FUNCHAL

14th October – 09h00 to 12h00

– Rua de Santa Luzia (numbers 16 to 99)

– Travessa do Pina (numbers 1 to 18)

15th October – 09h0 to 11h30 & 14h00 to 16h00

– 3º Beco das Preces

– Travessa das Preces

PRAZERES

15th October – 14h00 to 14h45

– Vale dos Prazeres (Pedreira do AFA)

ESTREITO DA CALHETA

15th October – 14h00 to 14h45

– Ribeira Funda and Atalinho (including IGA)

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.

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Madeira report by Daniel Fernandes, Saturday 10th of October

Covid-19 update

There were 23 new Covid-19 cases in Madeira since the previous Madeira Situation Report. On Wednesday, there were 10 new Covid-19 cases (6 passengers who arrived from the UK, 2 who had arrived from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region, 1
who had arrived from France and 1 who had arrived from Poland).

On Thursday, there were 6 new Covid-19 cases (2 passengers who had arrived from Venezuela, 2 who had arrived from Poland, 1 who had arrived from France and 1 who had arrived from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region) and 2 recoveries. And
on Friday, there were 7 new Covid-19 cases (1 case of local transmission linked to recently diagnosed case, 2 passengers who had arrived from France, 2 who had arrived from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region, 1 who had arrived from the
North of Portugal and 1 who had arrived from the South of Portugal) and 10 recoveries.

There are currently 84 active cases, of which 77 were imported and identified through screening at Funchal Airport, while the other 7 were a result of local transmission. So far, there have been 270 cases and 186 recoveries. Madeira
remains the only Portuguese district and autonomous region without any deaths from Covid-19.

There are currently 46 patients in isolation at a dedicated hotel, 37 patients in isolation at their own accommodation and 1 patient is in the Covid-19 unit at Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça.

There are currently 13 suspected cases under epidemiological investigation and analysis. These were identified through screening at Madeira Airport. As of Friday, there had been 1730 suspected cases, of which 1,460 were not confirmed.

There are 8,577 people under active monitoring and 10,511 people in self-monitoring. Monitoring is being carried out by the health authorities of the Region’s Municipalities through the ‘MadeiraSafetoDiscover’ app.

As for Covid-19 testing on passengers who had arrived at Funchal and Porto Santo airports, 78,142 samples had been collected until Friday (at 17h00). Overall, as of Thursday, 125,200 samples had been processed in the Autonomous Region
of Madeira.

The SRS 24 helpline (Regional Health Service – 800 24 24 20) received 149 calls from Tuesday to Friday. Overall, the total number of calls made to this helpline is 13,415.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/106288/Covid-19_10_novos_casos_na_Regiao_

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/10/08/madeira-com-mais-6-casos-activos-de-covid-19-e-16-casos-suspeitos/

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/10/09/mais-7-casos-de-covid-19-10-recuperados-e-13-suspeitos/

SESARAM doctor infected with Covid-19

A SESARAM (Madeira Health Service) doctor is infected with Covid-19. The doctor left the Autonomous Region of Madeira at the start of the month and was tested in the Covid-19 screening facilities at Funchal airport. Since then, he has
been in isolation. SESARAM decided to clarify the situation after inaccurate information had been spread. It highlighted the fact that the doctor has been away from work since the 1st of October (before leaving the Region) and asked for
care to be taken when dealing with new information and for it to be checked with the appropriate institutions, in order to prevent alarm and fear amongst the population.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/106242/Covid-19_Medico_do_SESARAM_infetado_nao_trabalha_desde_1_de_outubro_e_esta_em_isolamento

50 nurses recruited by the Madeira Regional Health System

SESARAM (Madeira Health Service) have recruited 50 nurses and 25 of them have already started working. A welcome ceremony took place on Wednesday, in which Pedro Ramos, the Madeira Health and Civil Protection Secretary, stated that the
success of organisations is directly linked to health professionals. He added that the Regional Government has had extreme care when dealing with different professional groups, such as nurses. He informed that healthcare staff have been
given allowances and the opportunity for career progression. These represent an investment of about €20 million that will be gradually used until 2021.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/106236/SESARAM_admite_mais_50_enfermeiros

Deal on financial support for fishermen to be agreed on Monday

Teófilo Cunha, the Secretary of Sea and Fisheries, and Rui Fernandes, the regional director of Fishing, will sign the first contracts to provide an special financial support package to fishermen and owners of fishing vessels so as to
make up for lost earnings in May, June and July, a period of time in which the Regional Government introduced several measures to fight the Covid-19 pandemic. The first contracts will be signed on Monday, at 15h00. The Regional
Government has set aside €1,250,000 from the Region Budget in order to support fishermen and owners of fishing vessels. A total of 750 applications have been received. The minimum amount of monthly financial support is expected to be
€438,81.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/106460/Apoios_financeiros_aos_pescadores_assinados_segunda-feira

More than 1,600 healthcare staff have been vaccinated against flu

Since the 28th of September, more than 1,600 healthcare staff from SESARAM (Madeira Health Service) have been vaccinated against flu. This figure reveals a good level of adherence to this vaccination campaign. The second phase of the
flu vaccination campaign will start on the 19th of October and will be focused on focus groups that are entitled to free vaccination, including people aged 65 or older. Pedro Ramos, the Madeira Health and Civil Protection Secretary,
informed that the Madeira Regional Government has purchased 56,000 vaccine doses for a total cost of €460,000.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/106402/Mais_de_1600_profissionais_do_SESARAM_ja_se_vacinaram_contra_a_gripe___

Portuguese Air Force airlifted a baby to the mainland for urgent medical treatment

On the 6th of October, the Portuguese Air Force deployed a Falcon 50 aircraft to airlift a 4-month baby from Funchal to Lisbon so as to get more specialised medical treatment. The aircraft, carrying a military nurse and a civilian
medical team, departed at 14h00 from Lisbon Airport and landed in Funchal at around 15h30. Afterwards, the baby was airlifted to Lisbon, where an INEM team took him to hospital. This was yet another Air Force deployment for the benefit
of the civilian population. The Air Force is regularly called upon to airlift patients from the Madeira region to the Portuguese mainland and from Porto Santo to Madeira Island so as to get more specialised medical treatment.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/106206/Forca_Aerea_transporta_bebe_de_urgencia_da_Madeira_para_o_Continente

Petition asking for the Mainland-Madeira ferry service to resume

On Wednesday, the group “Ferry o Ano Inteiro” launched a petition asking the Portuguese Parliament to discuss the resumption of a ferry service between the Portuguese Mainland and Madeira. The creators of the petition believe it is not
acceptable to be dependent on air transport that is subsidised by the state, that affects people with certain health conditions or phobias and who would like to carry personal and commercial goods, domestic animals, etc.

They added that a big advantage of a fast, robust and comfortable ferry is the ability to carry passengers, along with their cars, cargo, including perishable goods. So far, the petition has more than 450 signatures and has the backing
of Associação de Motociclismo da Madeira, Associação da Madeira de Todo Terreno and several other institutions.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/106427/Lancada_peticao_para_retomar_discussao_sobre_o_ferry_na_Assembleia_da_Republica

Free use of the Airport car park for cemetery visitors

After negotiations between the Municipality of Santa Cruz and ANA-Madeira Aeroportos, it was announced that one of the airport car parks will have a period of time in which cemetery (Cemitério de Santa Cruz) visitors can park their cars
for free. Car Park number 8 has been adapted so that cemetery visitors can park for 1 hour, free of charge. After 1 hours, cemetery visitors will be charged the same amount that is paid at Parque 7 (P7), which is located next to the
cemetery. According to the Municipality of Santa Cruz, the population had long desired this. A map of this location can be found on the following website (it is written “Estacionamento Para ao Cemitério” on the map):

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/106453/Parque_do_Aeroporto_com_periodo_gratuito_a_quem_se_dirija_ao_cemiterio

Road closure between Estreito da Calheta and Jardim do Mar

There will be a road closure between Estreito da Calheta and Jardim do Mar due to the construction of a new tunnel that will connect the two parishes. The road will be closed from Monday (12th October). Meanwhile, several restaurants in
the area have announced they will be closed for at least the next 3 months.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/106483/Transito_encerrado_entre_o_Estreito_da_Calheta_e_o_Jardim_do_Mar

Water supply disruption

There will be a water supply disruption on the 12th of October, due to scheduled work on the water supply chain in the Municipality of Câmara de Lobos. The disruption will take place from 9h00 until 13h00 and affect Marinheira (Parish
of Estreito de Câmara de Lobos).

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/106454/Abastecimento_de_agua_em_Camara_de_Lobos__vai_sofrer_interrupcao

Madeira Situation Report by Daniel Fernandes

Covid-19 update

There were 13 new Covid-19 cases in Madeira since the previous Madeira Situation Report. On Saturday, there was 1 new Covid-19 case from a passenger who had arrived from the South of Portugal and 1 recovery. On Sunday, there were 3 new
Covid-19 cases from 3 passengers who had arrived from the UK and 5 recoveries. On Monday, there were 6 new Covid-19 cases (from 3 passengers who had arrived from the South of Portugal, 2 from France and 1 from the UK) and 1 recovery.
And on Tuesday, there were 3 new Covid-19 cases (from 2 passengers who had arrived from UK and 1 from Colombia) and 2 recoveries.

There are currently 73 active cases, of which 64 were imported and
identified through screening at Funchal Airport, while the other 9 were a result of a local transmission. So far, there have been 247 cases and 174 recoveries. Madeira remains the only Portuguese district and autonomous region without
any deaths from Covid-19.

There are currently 41 patients in isolation at a dedicated hotel, 31 patients in isolation at their own accommodation and 1 patient is in the Covid-19 unit at Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça.

There are currently 15 suspected cases under epidemiological investigation and analysis. As of Tuesday, there had been 1,707 suspected cases, of which 1,460 were not confirmed.

There are 7,609 people under active monitoring and 8,138 people in self-monitoring. Monitoring is being carried out by the health authorities of the Region’s Municipalities through the ‘MadeiraSafetoDiscover’ app.

As for Covid-19 testing on passengers who had arrived at Funchal and Porto Santo airports, 75,802 samples had been collected until Tuesday (at 17h00). Overall, as of Monday, 121,967 samples had been processed in the Autonomous Region of
Madeira.

The SRS 24 helpline (Regional Health Service – 800 24 24 20) received 151 calls from Friday to Tuesday. Overall, the total number of calls made to this helpline is 13,266.

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/10/03/madeira-com-mais-um-caso-positivo-de-covid-19-sao-69-os-casos-ativos/

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/10/04/3-novos-casos-de-covid-19-5-recuperados-e-9-suspeitos/

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/10/05/madeira-com-6-novos-casos-positivos-de-covid-19-2/

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/10/06/regiao-com-73-casos-activos-de-covid-19-ha-mais-15-casos-suspeitos/

TAP to resume

Traffic disruption at Túnel Jaime Ornelas Camacho

Today, there will be traffic disruption at Túnel Jaime Ornelas Camacho (tunnel) due to vegetation management work on top the tunnel. No traffic will be allowed into the tunnel on the Funchal to Câmara de Lobos stretch, from 9h00 to
13h00 and from 14h00 to 17h00.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/106165/Trabalhos_de_limpeza_obrigam_a_condicionamentos_na_circulacao_em_tunel_no_Funchal

Power cut

CAMACHA

7th October – 13h00 to 14h00

– Sítio das Carreiras

RIBEIRA BRAVA

8th October – 10h00 to 11h00

– Sítio da Fajã da Ribeira

FUNCHAL

8th October – 09h00 to 11h30 & 14h00 to 16h00

– Rua da Conceição (numbers 88 to 132)

9th October – 00h00 to 03h00

– Rua Dr. Pestana Júnior – Lubrimade (Petrol Station)

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.

Situation Report 3^rd October by Daniel Fernandes

Covid-19 update

There were 16 new Covid-19 cases in Madeira since the previous Madeira Situation Report. On Wednesday, there were 4 new Covid-19 cases (from 2 passengers who had arrived from Lisbon and Tagus Valley region, 1 who had arrived from
Northern Portugal and 1 who arrived from the UK) and 3 recoveries. On Thursday, there was 6 new Covid-19 cases (from 3 passengers who had arrived from Poland, 2 who had arrived from Northern Portugal and 1 who had arrived from France).
And on Friday, there were 6 new Covid-19 cases (from 2 passengers who had arrived from Poland, 1 each from the UK, Senegal and the Lisbon and Tagus Valley region and 1 case of local transmission) and 4 recoveries.

There are currently 69 active cases, of which 59 were imported and identified through screening at Funchal Airport, while the other 10 were a result of a local transmission. So far, there have been 234 cases and 165 recoveries. Madeira
remains the only Portuguese district and autonomous region without any deaths from Covid-19.

There are currently 39 patients in isolation at a dedicated hotel, 29 patients in isolation at their own accommodation and 1 patient is in the Covid-19 unit at Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça.

There are currently 8 suspected cases under epidemiological investigation and analysis. As of Tuesday, there had been 1,678 suspected cases, of which 1,460 were not confirmed.

There are 7,048 people under active monitoring and 7,764 people in self-monitoring. Monitoring is being carried out by the health authorities of the Region’s Municipalities through the ‘MadeiraSafetoDiscover’ app.

As for Covid-19 testing on passengers who had arrived at Funchal and Porto Santo airports, 71,103 samples had been collected until Friday (at 17h00). Overall, as of Thursday, 116,841 samples had been processed in the Autonomous Region
of Madeira.

As for testing on Madeira-bound passengers, before flying from the mainland, 30,239 tests have been carried out so far in mainland laboratories. The Madeira Regional Government had signed an agreement with several laboratories so that
Madeira-bound passengers could be tested for Covid-19 before their flights to Madeira. The tests are paid for by the Madeira Regional Government.

The SRS 24 helpline (Regional Health Service – 800 24 24 20) received 117 calls from Tuesday to Friday. Overall, the total number of calls made to this helpline is 13,115. The Covid-19 mental health helpline (219 212 399 – available
every day from 9h00 to 21h00) that was set up to provide emotional and mental support to Madeira residents has received 2,232 calls, with 183 people being monitored.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/105728/Covid-19_Quatro_novos_casos_na_Madeira

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/105817/Covid-19_Seis_novos_casos_na_Regiao_

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/10/02/madeira-com-6-novos-casos-positivos-de-covid-19/

Passengers arriving from Madeira exempt from quarantine in Scotland

From today, passengers arriving in Scotland from Madeira will no longer be required to self-isolate. This was already the case for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. A reminder that passengers travelling to Madeira or Porto Santo must
take a Covid-19 test before travel or on arrival.

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/portugal

Depression Alex to have little impact on Madeira

Depression Alex is due to hit the Portuguese mainland during the weekend. As far as the Madeira region is concerned, it will not have any effect on the wind, rain and temperatures. A little rain is a possibility and temperature in the
south shore of Madeira is likely to be 25-27 ºC. The biggest impact of the depression is likely to be at sea. On Saturday there could be 3-metre high waves in Porto Santo and on the north shore of Madeira.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/105815/Tempestade__so_deixara_uns_respingos_e_mau_tempo_no_mar_da_Madeira

Free entry to Madeira Aquarium

In October, the Municipality of Porto Moniz is providing free entry to the Madeira Aquarium under the “Porto Moniz Revitaliza + Voucher Card” scheme. Visitors will receive 1 voucher for free entry to the Madeira Aquarium if they eat or
stay in the Municipality of Porto Moniz. The scheme is aimed at visitors who eat in the municipality’s restaurants or who stay in accommodation in the municipality. Customers will receive 1 voucher for each €15 spending in a
municipality eatery. For example, a family who spent €45 in a restaurant will receive 3 vouchers for free entry in the natural swimming pools. Customers who stay in accommodation in the municipality, including local accommodation, will
receive 1 voucher per person, no matter how much it cost.

Vouchers can be collected daily, from 10h00 to 18h00, in the customer office (balcão de atendimento) at Espaço Multiusos do Porto Moniz. Receipts proving consumption/stay must be presented so that they can be converted into vouchers.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/105763/Consumir_no_Porto_Moniz_da_entradas_gratuitas_no_Aquario_da_Madeira_

Power cut

FUNCHAL

6th October – 09h00 to 11h30 & 14h00 to 16h00

Rua Cidade Santos (numbers 29 to 46)
Travessa das Lajes (numbers 16 to 26)
Beco do Pinheiro (numbers 16 to 30)
Vereda do Pinheiro

7th October – 09h00 to 11h30 & 14h00 to 16h00

Rua João Carlos Gomes (numbers 11 to 13)
Rampa João Carlos Gomes

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.

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/10/03/publicidade-o-fornecimento-de-energia-sera-interrompido-nos-dias-horas-e-locais-abaixo-indicados-anuncio-75-2020/

Algarve Situation Report Wednesday 14th October 2020

There are 24 new cases of Covid-19 in the Algarve

The Algarve has 24 more cases of Covid-19, according to data from the epidemiological bulletin of the Directorate-General for Health (DGS) of this Tuesday, October 13th, which has just been released.

The number of cases accumulated since the beginning of the pandemic in the Algarve region is now 2025.

In Alentejo, 32 more cases are reported today, bringing a cumulative total of 1677. These figures make the Algarve today the region of Mainland Portugal with fewer cases.

Covid.19: Municipality of VRSA prolongs the use of a mask on the street

Given the epidemiological evolution of Covid-19 in the municipality of Vila Real de Santo António, and with the aim of minimizing the chances of contagion, the municipality will extend, until the end of the month, the application of a set of more restrictive isolation measures and protection of the population.

In a statement, the City Council says it seeks to develop “concrete” actions to halt the spread of the new coronavirus, seeking to keep the majority of trade and services in operation, “but in a regulated and safe manner”.

The exception is the gradual opening of municipal sports facilities, starting on October 16th, namely the municipal swimming pools, which will operate only by appointment (via phone and e-mail) and with limited capacity.

To make this possible, all sports facilities have a set of procedures and contingency plans, in order to ensure the protection and safety of visitors and employees.

According to the Municipality, the following restrictive measures will remain in force: the suspension of all cultural events held in municipal facilities, recommendation for the use of an individual protection mask in all situations of contact with other people, including on the street, warnings of the prohibition of private parties, under the terms already provided by the General Health Directorate (DGS), and reinforced inspection.

Covid.19: GNR ends illegal party that had live music

GNR ended this Saturday, an illegal party, which brought together about 50 people, at Sítio do Corotelo, municipality of São Brás de Alportel.

In a statement sent this afternoon (Tuesday), the GNR stated that it received a complaint “for the existence of a party with live music at a beverage establishment”, with the military proceeding with the inspection of the event and the demobilization of the people present, in order to comply with the standards related to the Covid-19 pandemic.

According to the same source, the owner of the establishment was identified, with an order to end the party, resulting in the drafting of an administrative order.

CCDR: José Apolinário elected for the presidency in the Algarve

Former Secretary of State for Fisheries José Apolinário was elected president of the Algarve Regional Coordination and Development Commission (CCDR) on Tuesday, with 290 votes out of 423 voters, according to official results.

According to the information made available online by the Directorate-General of Local Authorities (DGAL), 483 voters were registered and 116 white votes and 17 null votes were registered.

Although with a difference of one vote in relation to the votes and null, the election of José Apolinário had already been indicated to Lusa on Tuesday night, but the socialist sent more statements for today.

José Apolinário, 58, graduated in Law, asked to leave the Government, from the post of Secretary of State for Fisheries, to run for the presidency of CCDR / Algarve, having been the only candidate standing for election.

Algarve situation report Saturday 10th October 2020

Covid- 19 ARS statistics

The Algarve Health Authority reported yesterday 36 more cases of infection, totalling 1,923 cases and a total of 22 deaths to date.

No. of active cases (current) 763
No. of active surveillance contacts 1 532
No. of confirmed cases (cumulative) 1 939
No. of deaths (cumulative) 22
No. of new cases in the last 24 hours 36
Number of hospitalized patients 27, including 5 in ICU
Number of recovered cases (cumulative) 1,154 – recovered 59.52 %

Loulé Carnival Parade 2021 Cancelled

In view of the growing number of people infected by COVID-19 in the country and worldwide, as well as the important economic problems resulting from the periods of confinement, the City Council decided to cancel the traditional Carnival parade in Loulé. This decision reflects the need to protect the population at the health level, as well as safeguarding the local economy, preventing the appearance of new outbreaks that could result in more periods of confinement.

For over a hundred years now, Avenida José da Costa Mealha has hosted the grand parade of the Loulé Carnival. Known to some as the “Louletano Sambadrome” and to others as the oldest carnival parade in the country, the Loulé Carnival attracts close to 60,000 people over its three days of parade.

Its mega-production requires a hard work of more than 3 months and includes about 600 extras and 14 floats. Despite the importance of this anchor event in the municipality, its typology, its format, its invitation to socialize and share experiences between the stakeholders make the organization unable to ensure compliance with the COVID-19 prevention rules, listed by the DGS, as well as by the measures imposed by the Government of the Portuguese Republic, in what concerns above all the social distance and the prevention of gatherings inside and outside the enclosure.

This difficult decision comes in addition to so many other measures taken by the Municipality for the safety of the population and is aligned with several municipalities at national and international level that have already announced the cancellation of their carnival celebrations, due to the lack of knowledge about the evolution of Pandemic, in the beginning of 2021.

In Loulé, the date will be marked with decorative elements placed on Avenida José da Costa Mealha and elsewhere in the city, so that everyone remembers this event that will return in 2022.

President of AHETA considers Tourist season 2020 was “the worst ever” for the Algarve

Association of Hotels and Tourist Enterprises of the Algarve (AHETA) considers that the tourist season 2020, (April to October), which really counts for the results of the companies, presents the “worst tourist results ever in the Algarve”.

Between April and October, the Algarve recorded an average occupancy rate of 27.5 percent, a decrease of 65.5 percent, while turnover decreased 68.7 percent, compared to the same period last year. Thus, hotels and tourist developments in the Algarve recorded, between April and October, 10.3 million fewer nights than in 2019, with revenues falling by 635.8 million euros in the same period.

These results mainly contributed to the drop in demand from the main foreign markets, with emphasis on our largest supplier of tourists, the United Kingdom -88.9 percent, resulting in 626 thousand fewer guests and 3.8 million overnight stays. On the other hand, the most important issuing markets also showed large decreases in tourist flows to the Algarve during this tourist season, namely Germany -77.4 percent, Holland 67.3 percent, Ireland -94.7 percent and France – 73.2 percent.

Passenger traffic at Faro Airport, the main port of entry for tourists in the Algarve, decreased 82.5 percent, down 5.3 million passengers, 2.8 million of which came from the United Kingdom. Approximately 20 percent of tourist developments remained closed during the tourist season, corresponding to more than 26 thousand beds. The outlook is for 70 percent of establishments to close during the next low season (November to March).

Therefore, “it is our conviction that the recovery will be slow and very prolonged, extending over several years, to the extent that the reestablishment of confidence levels with holiday consumers is not assured and is not predictable in the times closer, including the fear of traveling that affects the world in general”, considers the direction of AHETA in a statement sent to the press.

“Today we have a more precise and clearer perception of the scale of the crisis and its impact on tourism and the economy in general, although aware that, after the pandemic, tourism will return gradually and gradually”.

EasyJet to open a new base in Faro and creates 100 jobs

The airline EasyJet will open a new base at Faro Airport in the spring of next year, creating 100 jobs. The announcement was made this Thursday, October 8th. In a statement, EasyJet explains that the future base will have “three A319 aircraft”, each with a capacity for 156 passengers.

José Lopes, executive director of EasyJet Portugal, revealed, at a press conference held at the Ministry of Economy, that recruitment starts today, but priority will be given to current airline workers who can thus request a transfer. Only then, if necessary, will an “external recruitment process” be opened.

According to José Lopes, the new base in Faro confirms, “unequivocally, EasyJet’s great commitment” to Portugal. Especially because this new investment will allow the airline to remain “attentive and take advantage of new opportunities that may arise in the market”. According to José Lopes, an agreement was concluded with “the representatives of our employees”, which will avoid “any dismissals and allow this growth”. At the moment, EasyJet, which employs about 325 people in Portugal, has 17 routes from Faro, representing 20% of passengers disembarked in the region.

Algarve – Covid-19 Situation as at Monday 5^th October.

The Algarve has 1,832 cases, 25 more in the last 24 hours and 19 deaths ending 5^th October. Regional weekly count (cumulative): source (DGS):

Albufeira has 292, (3 deaths)
Loulé – 260, (8 deaths)
Faro – 227
Portimão – 199, (3 deaths)
Lagos – 198
Vila Real de Stº António – 101, (2 deaths)
Tavira – 94
Silves – 83
Olhão – 61
Lagoa – 61, (2 deaths)
Castro Marim – 30
Monchique – 16
São Brás de Alportel – 15, (1 death)
Vila do Bispo – 13
Alcoutim – 11
Aljezur – 9 (1 death)
The information presented refers to the total of medical notifications in the SINAVE system, not including laboratory notifications. As such, it may not correspond to all cases per municipality.

Covid.19: Woman detained in Albufeira for violation of mandatory confinement

GNR yesterday detained a 43-year-old woman in Olhos de Água, Albufeira, for violating the mandatory confinement to which she was subject, in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic.

It was through a patrolling action to verify the obligation of mandatory confinement, that “the military intercepted the suspect on the public road, and was taken immediately to their residence”, says a statement from the GNR.

The woman was accused and the facts were referred to the Albufeira Judicial Court.

Algarve hotels recorded a 39.9% drop in demand in September

The Association of Hotels and Tourist Enterprises of the Algarve revealed data referring to the variations in accommodation units in the region for September.

Thus, the average occupancy rate / room was 52.5%, 39.9% below the value registered in 2019.

According to the association, the British market was the one that most contributed to the decrease (-68.2%), followed by the Irish (91.3%) and the German (-48.3%).

The national market was the only one to show an increase (+ 36%), having represented 49.5% of the total overnight stays.

Sales volume decreased by 37% compared to the same month of the previous year. In accumulated values, the bed occupancy registered an average decrease of -55.8% since January and the sales volume decreased by -51.3%.

Covid.19: Municipality of Albufeira creates telephone line to clarify educational community

The Municipality of Albufeira has created a support line for the educational community, “Lace-Covid 19”, with the support of ABC – Algarve Biomedical Centre.

As the Municipality explains in a statement, this is a measure that aims to “inform and minimize” the possibility of transmission of the new coronavirus, in addition to facilitating safe, clarified return to classes. The line is available at 707 027 070, open every day of the week from 7 am to midnight.

The telephone service counts on ABC doctors, who are available to assist in case of suspicious or positive cases, as well as in situations of doubts or behaviours to be adopted in case of alert.

The municipality notes that the creation of the line is not intended to replace the SNS24 line, “but rather to provide an integrated response” within the scope of the adaptation strategy of the municipality’s educational community in order to minimize the possibility of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus which causes the Covid-19 disease).

Algarve Situation report Saturday 3th of october

Outbreak amongst Roma Community

There are 60 positive cases in Roma communities, “dispersed throughout the region”, revealed Ana Cristina Guerreiro, regional health delegate on Thursday. At a press conference, held at the Civil Protection headquarters in the Algarve , in Loulé, the delegate said that this is, “perhaps, the situation that most concerns” the regional health authorities today.

Until yesterday, September 30, there were such 60 confirmed cases, “more concentrated in Portimão and Albufeira, but with the knowledge that the outbreaks may soon reach other municipalities”. “For us, it is difficult to separate the two situations because they are communities that live together a lot and we are even aware of other cases in other municipalities”, explained Ana Cristina Guerreiro.

Questioned by the South Information on the number of tests carried out, the delegate said that “surely more than 200 have already been carried out”, with hundreds of people in prophylactic isolation, including adults, young people and children. The origin of these outbreaks, revealed Ana Cristina Guerreiro, is related to “more than one” gathering.

Covid.19: Outbreak at Faro Hospital is related to Beja

The registered confirmed cases of health professionals at Hospital de Faro, are linked to the outbreak of the Beja unit, the President of the Regional Health Administration of the Algarve – (ARS) confirmed today to journalists.

In a press conference on the epidemiological situation in the region, Paulo Morgado said that the outbreak at the Faro hospital is related to an infected professional who works at both hospitals. Altogether there are 7 positive health professionals with 33 in confinement, however, there was no closure of services.

At the regional level, there are 14 infected professionals, belonging to the hospitals of Faro and Portimão and to a private health unit.

The ARS Algarve official explained that at this stage, the health authorities are still able to detect the origin of the outbreaks, “that way we better control their spread”. He added that next week, the Regional Public Health Laboratory of the Algarve, Dr. Laura Ayres, will increase its testing capacity, with the possibility of carrying out more than 1000 tests per day, in line with the national strategy, “only yesterday in the country , more than 25 thousand tests were carried out”, he clarified.

He also informed that the Hospital de Faro has an installed capacity of 60 beds, “if necessary, we activate the Portimão unit”. The Algarve has a total of 15 students and six school staff, which includes teachers, infected with Covid-19, revealed this Thursday, October 1, in a press conference.

Algarve has 15 students and 6 employees infected with Covid-19

According to data provided by Ana Cristina Guerreiro, there are cases “in all levels of education, from day care to secondary”. Regarding day care centres, there is one infected child in the Alameda Kindergarten (Faro), three in the Borboleta Kindergarten (Vila Real de Santo António) and three employees in the Portuguese Red Cross Kindergarten, in Moncarapacho. In Schools EB2, 3 there are infected, in D. Afonso III, in Faro (two students), in D. Martinho Castelo Branco, in Portimão (1 employee), in D. José I, in VRSA (3 students) and in EB2, 3 by Castro Marim (2 students).

Portimão Intensive Care Unit “prepared to deal with 2nd wave of Covid-19”

We are prepared to deal with this second wave of Covid-19 and are equipped for that.” The guarantee is given by the director of the Intensive Care Unit of the Portimão unit of the Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Algarve, whose Intensive Care Unit is now 20 years old.

Alexandre Baptista Photo: Reserchgate

“From a practical point of view, we are currently well equipped and clearly prepared» stresses the specialist doctor Alexandre Baptista, who heads a team of 8 doctors, 33 nurses and 12 assistants.

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Portimão hospital, which is exactly this Friday, October 2nd, two decades of operation, currently has 11 beds, of which eight are now occupied by as many patients. The South Information visited the UCI yesterday, to know the conditions of this service that, in recent months, has been around the world due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

In fact, aimed especially at these patients, there is another wing of the ICU almost next to it, “isolated and with completely separate circuits”, which is prepared and equipped, but closed, waiting to be needed again. At the moment, of the 16 patients in the Algarve with Covid-19 who are hospitalized, only 4 are in Intensive Care, but at the Faro hospital.

The COVID Lares (Care homes) Line starts operating this Friday, October 2nd.

To mark the moment, the Minister of Labour, Solidarity and Social Security, Ana Mendes Godinho, visited the call centre at 2 pm at Estádio do Algarve.

Through the number 700 20 70 70, care homes across the country are provided with support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition to clarifying doubts and providing information, the telephone line will facilitate the contact of homes with local health, civil protection and social security entities, facilitating the signalling of risk situations with the competent authorities.

The COVID Lares Line results from a partnership between Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa and the Algarve Biomedical Center, as part of the integrated program of the Ministry of Labour, Solidarity and Social Security to support care homes. This is a project to allow permanent monitoring of the institutions, monitoring and responding to their needs.

Water reserves

The water reserves in the Algarve are sufficient to ensure public supply

The water reserves in the Algarve are sufficient to ensure public supply and although the levels of the dams are low, there are no restrictions on consumption, a source from Águas do Algarve told Lusa.

The absence of rain has contributed to accentuate the drought, especially in the eastern (eastern) Algarve, however, the existing water reserves allow to give the “guarantee” that there will be no restrictions on supply, said the spokesperson of the company that manages the multi-municipal public water supply system in the Algarve.

“The data we have regarding the water needs to supply the population of the Algarve, which is in the order of 72 million cubic meters, and what the current reserves are, plus underground abstractions, allows us to guarantee that for now, there is no forecast of any type of constraint to supply, either in quantity or in quality”, assured Teresa Fernandes.

That official acknowledged, however, that “the water reserves available this year in the Algarve region are below what would be desirable for this time of year”.

Faro and GNR unite to guarantee quality of life for the elderly

The monitoring and improvement of the quality of life of the elderly in Faro will now be guaranteed by a team that will bring together technicians from the Faro Council and elements from the GNR.

The local authority of Faro and the GNR signed yesterday, October 1, the International Day of the Elderly, the protocol for the formalization of the GPSS Program in Faro – Proximity Group for the Promotion of Social Rights and Security, «with a view to monitoring and promoting the improvement of quality of life of the elderly, in particular those who are most isolated or in the most vulnerable situation”.

This is a «pioneer decentralized intervention program in Portugal», which involves the Municipality’s Elderly Support Office and the GNR Faro Territorial Command (CT) Elderly Support Team, which «intends to carry out an intervention and assistance of excellence, meeting the elderly identified by GNR, through the survey carried out within the scope of the “Senior Censuses” operation », according to the Chamber

The objective is that «all the elderly can be informed about their social rights and the promotion of safety measures, promoting differentiated service, door to door, in which each case is analyzed and monitored, with the ultimate goal of improving quality of life of the identified elderly. After an assessment of the situation of the citizen, there will be an appropriate intervention with specific responses taking into account the needs detected.“

Situation Report Algarve – Wednesday 30th of September

Covid-19: There are 3 outbreaks in nursing homes in the Algarve

The Director-General of Health revealed today that there are currently 51 active outbreaks in nursing homes, the largest number in the region of Lisbon and the Tagus Valley.

“In residential structures for the elderly there are 51 active outbreaks at this moment,” said Graça Freitas, at the press conference to update information on infection with the new coronavirus in Portugal.

According to the director-general of Health, 10 outbreaks are active in the North, two in the Center, 33 in the Lisbon and Vale do Tejo region, three in the Alentejo and three in the Algarve – Loulé (Quarteira), Olhão and Tavira.

Algarvian nurses deliver petition with 4600 signatures to the Assembly of the Republic

The SEP’s Regional Directorate of Faro says in a statement it will deliver on Wednesday 30^th September at 10 am to the Assembly of the Republic, a petition with more than 4600 signatures, demanding that the Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Algarve – CHUA and the Regional Health Administration of the Algarve – ARS, “comply with the commitments they have assumed”, in the sense that 500 nurses with 10 and 20 years of work, earn the same as a newly graduated nurse, because they are not counted with the length of service.

Union members make it known that CHUA does not progress nurses with Individual Employment Contract and ARS Algarve does not progress those who had a salary adjustment for the first remuneration position of the new career. But both institutions, according to the SEP, signed these commitments in 2019.

The same communiqué from the Portuguese Nurses Union advances that this non-compliance determined a clarification campaign with the population and political leaders, as well as the collection of signatures for the public petition “Support the Nurses of the Algarve”. Copies of the more than 4600 signatures of thousands of solidary citizens with the nurses, were handed over to the CHUA administration, will be sent to ARS Algarve, Prime Minister, and Minister of Health and will be delivered to the Assembly of the Republic, underlines the same document.

In a meeting with deputies elected by the Algarve from the PS, PSD, BE and the deputy of the European parliament of the PCP, it was assumed that the written commitments are to be fulfilled, but the SEP says that, within the scope of other petitions delivered by the union, precisely around this problem, the PS and PSD have not yet presented any proposals for draft law decrees to resolve them.

In the same publication, he recalls that nurses continue to be at the forefront and at risk. “There is a lack of material for clinical consumption in some Health Centres in the region and recent reports have come from professionals and users to buy some material to carry out treatments”, they refer.

Ryanair makes a new donation of 250 thousand euros for the renaturalization of the Monchique Mountains

The airline Ryanair, made for the second consecutive year a donation of 250 thousand euros for the renaturalization of the Serra de Monchique as part of its initiative to offset carbon emissions, thus adding 500 thousand euros in contributions to the project.

This new budget, which, like last year, was obtained through donations from passengers, will finance the planting of over 75 thousand trees destroyed by the 2018 fires in this Algarve area. In the first year of the project, 62 thousand indigenous trees were planted and around 90 owners were supported. It is expected that in the future the set of trees planted may be responsible for the sequestration of 1000 tons of carbon per year.

Ryanair’s Sustainability Director, Thomas Fowler, entrusted another check for 250,000 euros to the project partners – Algarve Tourism Region, Territory and Environment Planning Study Group (GEOTA), Nature and Forest Conservation Institute and Monchique City Council.

Ryanair is the greenest airline in Europe, operating the youngest fleet with the highest occupancy rates and the most efficient fuel consumption per passenger. Likewise, Ryanair has industry-leading CO2 emissions per passenger-km of just 66 grams, up to 50% lower than the other four major European airlines.

Turismo do Algarve went by bicycle, donkey and buggy to honour health professionals

This September 27, World Tourism Day, was celebrated differently by the Algarve Tourism Region. It is that those responsible for the RTA decided to promote, in Silves, activities that brought together the health officials of the region in an outdoor program that led them to ride on the road on an electric bicycle or to ride on a buggy or donkey, as a way to thank them provision in the prevention and control of the pandemic in the Algarve.

At Quinta de Santo Estêvão, on the outskirts of Silves, the moment reflected the theme defined by the United Nations for the World Tourism Day in 2020 (Tourism and Rural Development), through which the sector’s capacity to create opportunities outside the great cities and the need to preserve cultural and natural heritage worldwide, in the face of the current public health crisis.

Situation report Algarve 26th of September

Covid 19 situation

There are 450 active cases of Covid-19 in the Algarve, according to data from the Regional Health Authority, which have just been released by the District Civil Protection Commission.

This total of active cases results from the increase in the number of new infections confirmed in the region in the last 24 hours (plus 48, according to the Regional Health Authority), which was not offset by the increase in cases of recovered patients (plus 22).

There are a total of 11 people in hospital including four in ICU. Of the 1510 confirmed cases to date 1039 have recovered – 68.8%

Covid.19: Twelve employees of the ACASO home in Olhão under active surveillance

Three positive cases of covid.19 were recorded last weekend at the ACASO nursing home in Olhão. The cases are linked to two employees and an 88-year-old patient. All the other 32 elderly people at the institution were negative.

Photo: LinkedIn

João Calão, Director of Services at ACASO, confirmed that the elderly woman is hospitalized, “she is asymptomatic and stable and there has been no increase in cases”. Under active surveillance there are 12 employees out of a total of 25.

The official explained that the first cases were registered following a testing operation at home, by the Public Health authorities, who hope to carry out new tests this weekend.

The infected workers are also stable, “one is without symptoms and the other with mild symptoms, which looks more like a cold”. João Calão explained that the health entities, understood to test the first employee who was asymptomatic, for having other relatives with covid: “the entities were relentless, on Saturday the first case was confirmed, and on Sunday, we already knew the results of all tests to users and employees and the measures to be taken, namely the internment of the user and the isolation of the employees”, he stressed.

Southern Branch of Doctors’ Union criticizes ARS Algarve for hiring doctors “without specific training”

According to the union, the Regional Health Administration (ARS) of the Algarve published, on the 4th of September, a notice for the recruitment of 9 non-specialist doctors for the performance of functions in the field of Public Health, whose employment contract will have a duration of 4 months and a monthly remuneration of 1859 euros gross (ie, approximately 1200 euros net).

For the union, “this is proof of a deliberate governmental intention to create a class of doctors without access to specialized training and thus precarious medical work, has serious repercussions in terms of the quality of care provided”. The same union gave as an example what happened at Hospital Garcia de Orta, which opened a tender for the hiring of doctors without specialization in specific services such as Intensive Care, Anesthesiology or Orthopaedics, for which they do not have skills, he said.

In the union’s position, this type of hiring corresponds to a complete “subversion of the principles of the medical profession”, that is, the doctor is prohibited from exercising in an area for which he has no competences, and respect for the citizens who use the Service. National Health.

COVID-19: Monchique statues wear masks to raise awareness

Municipality of Monchique puts masks on the village’s statues to sensitize the population and tourists to the protection measures against the new Coronavirus.

At the moment when the spread of the disease by the new coronavirus registers significant numbers in our country, and even without active cases in the municipality of Monchique at this moment, the municipality decided to promote this action through its sculptural ensemble spread a little throughout this mountain village. It is important to reach everyone with the message that it is necessary to act to stop the new coronavirus and that this path goes mainly through pedagogy and by increasing the collective awareness that everyone must protect themselves and adopt the protection measures already spread by the municipality of Monchique and by the Directorate-General for Health (DGS).

For Rui André, Mayor of Monchique, “the population of Monchique has been exemplary, as well as the institutions and companies that have adopted protective measures in their establishments / spaces that have contributed decisively to combat the spread of this disease in our country.

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Water reserves

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