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Situation Report Madeira 18 to 19 June – by Daniel Fernandes

Covid-19 update

There was a new case of Covid-19. A passenger, who had arrived from Lisbon on the 17th of June, tested positive after being tested at the airport. Although the passenger lives in the Municipality of Santa Cruz, he had been in the Lisbon
area since February. The number of cases is now 91. There are 89 recoveries and 2 active cases. Both patients are staying in designated hotel accommodation.

There are 415 people under active monitoring and 469 people in self-monitoring. As of yesterday, there had been 1,545 suspected cases, 1,454 of which had come back negative.

As for Covid-19 testing, 19,916 samples from 17,912 people have been analysed at Laboratório de Patologia Clínica do SESARAM (Madeira Health Service lab).

The SRS 24 helpline (Regional Health Service – 800 24 24 20) received 21 calls from Tuesday to Wednesday. Overall, the total number of calls made to this helpline is 8,608.

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 1,356 calls, with 143 people being monitored.

https://covidmadeira.pt/situacao-epidemiologica-na-ram-atualizacao-18-06-2020/

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/06/18/mais-um-doente-covid-positivo-na-madeira-chegou-ontem-de-aviao-a-regiao/

Porto Santo Municipality reinforced public health warning

Idalino Vasconcelos, the Mayor of Porto Santo, published a warning for people to
follow all the recommendations provided by the health authorities for the reopening of the economy, in terms of the maximum capacity of businesses, breathing etiquette, social distancing, hand hygiene and other public health measures.
He reminded that in April he had cancelled all fairs that had been due to take place in July and has not approved any requests for public events. He reminded public health depended on the efforts of each person, in order to contain the
Covid-19 pandemic.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/96172/Porto_Santo_reforca_pedido_de_precaucao_a_populacao_no_combate_a_covid-19_

Municipality of Funchal donated 550 face shields to Funchal businesses

The Municipality of Funchal has donated about 550 face shields to Funchal businesses since the reopening of commercial activities. The aim is to create a safer environment for business owners, employees and customers, and to reduce the
risk of exposure and infection with Covid-19. This is another way the Municipality has found to support local businesses.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/96137/CMF_distribuiu_550_viseiras_aos_comerciantes_funchalenses_

Water supply disruption today

The Municipality of Funchal announced there will be a water supply disruption in the parish (freguesia) of Sé, today at 9h30. Work is scheduled to last for 2 hours. The following areas will be affected: Rua Dr. Bito Câmara, Avenida
Arriaga, Rua Ponte de São Lazaro, Rua do Conde de Canavial, Travessa São Paulo, Rua Brigadeiro Couceiro, Rua da Carreira and Travessa das Violetas.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/96164/Freguesia_da_Se_com_intervencao_na_rede_de_abastecimento_de_agua_

Power cut

Empresa de Electricidade da Madeira (Madeira power supplier) announced there will be a power cut tomorrow, from 9h00 to 12h00, due to planned work on the electricity supply network. The following area will be affected:

Câmara de Lobos – Levada do Norte (between numbers 75 and 78)

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/2020/06/19/publicidade-o-fornecimento-de-energia-sera-interrompido-nos-dias-horas-e-locais-abaixo-indicados-anuncio-40-2020/

Situation Report Madeira 17 to 18 June – by Daniel Fernandes

Covid-19 update

There were no new Covid-19 cases today. The number of cases remains at 90. There are now 89 recoveries and only 1 active case remaining.

There are 439 people under active monitoring and 664 people in self-monitoring. As of yesterday, there had been 1,543 suspected cases, 1,453 of which had come back negative.

As for Covid-19 testing, 19,735 samples from 17,768 people have been analysed at Laboratório de Patologia Clínica do SESARAM (Madeira Health Service lab).

The SRS 24 helpline (Regional Health Service – 800 24 24 20) received 36 calls from Tuesday to Wednesday. Overall, the total number of calls made to this helpline is 8,587.

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/06/17/madeira-continua-com-apenas-um-caso-de-covid-19/

First Covid-19 case in Madeira was 3 months ago

Madeira’s first Covid-19 case was announced on the 17th March. A 61-year-old Dutch tourist, who had arrived in Madeira on the 12th March, tested positive 14 days after the first Covid-19 case in Portugal. She was staying at Enotel
Quinta do Sol. Three months later, there is only one active case in Madeira.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/96000/Faz_tres_meses_que_a_Madeira_registou_o_primeiro_caso_de_covid-19

Water supply disruptions today

There will be a water supply disruption in Porto Santo, from 13h00 to 18h00, due to scheduled water to prevent water leaks on the supply network. The disruption will affect Camacha.

Another disruption will take place today, from 9h30 to 11h, at Rua do Ornelas, in the parish of Santa Maria Maior (Funchal).

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/95982/Interrupcao_de_abastecimento_de_agua_no_Porto_Santo_

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/06/17/cmf-alerta-para-intervencao-na-rede-de-agua-em-santa-maria-maior/

Situation Report Madeira 16 to 17 June – by Daniel Fernandes

Covid-19 update

There were no new Covid-19 cases today. The number of cases remains at 90.
There are now 89 recoveries and only 1 active case remaining.

There are 399 people under active monitoring and 642 people in self-monitoring. As of yesterday, there had been 1,543 suspected cases, 1,453 of which had come back negative.

As for Covid-19 testing, 19,483 samples from 17,564 people have been analysed at Laboratório de Patologia Clínica do SESARAM (Madeira Health Service lab).

The SRS 24 helpline (Regional Health Service – 800 24 24 20) received 60 calls from Monday to Tuesday. Overall, the total number of calls made to this helpline is 8,551.

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/06/15/madeira-continua-com-apenas-um-caso-ativo-de-covid-19/

https://covidmadeira.pt/situacao-epidemiologica-na-ram-atualizacao-16-06-2020/

Covid-19 Multidisciplinary Team praised

The work carried out by the SESARAM (Madeira Health Service) Multidisciplinary Team for Covid-19, led by psychiatrist Ricardo Alves, was praised by Pedro Ramos, the Madeira Health and Civil Protection Secretary, and Rafaela Fernandes,
president of the SESARAM Board of Directors. The team, made up of health care professionals specialising in psychology, nutrition and social service, has been providing support to people in quarantine in designated hotels and at home.
Rafaela Fernandes praised their work, saying they have been working beyond their usual duties in hospital and health centres. Pedro Ramos praised their work during the most critical period of the pandemic.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/95956/Covid-19_Equipa_multidisciplinar_elogiada_por_Pedro_Ramos_e_Rafaela_Fernandes

Madeira couple return home three months later than planned

Rafael Santos and Mariana Vieira returned to Madeira, on
the 15th of June, on the first flight SATA operated to Madeira since it suspended flights to the Region due to the pandemic. The couple traveled from Funchal to Ponta Delgada on the 2nd of March and had been due to return on the 24th of
Mach. Two weeks later, quarantine was imposed and shops and services were closed. Despite this, the couple had already managed to make the most of the island’s beauty and main attractions.

Afterwards, the couple stayed at a friends home, without being able to tour the island. The couple kept contacting SATA, expressing their desire to return to Madeira. Their request was approved as soon as flights to the Azores were
restored. They said there had been more Madeirans in the same situation. According to them, all passengers on the return flight behaved exemplarily and they were tested for Covid-19 in Funchal Airport, with the negative results being
announced in the following morning.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/95933/Tres_meses_depois_casal_madeirense_conseguiu_regressar_a_casa

Situation Report Madeira 15 to 16 June – by Daniel Fernandes

Covid-19 update

There were no new Covid-19 cases today. The number of cases remains at 90. There are now 89 recoveries and only 1 active case remaining.

There are 416 people under active monitoring and 555 people in self-monitoring. As of yesterday, there had been 1,543 suspected cases, 1,453 of which had come back negative.

As for Covid-19 testing, 19,602 samples from 17,192 people have been analysed at Laboratório de Patologia Clínica do SESARAM (Madeira Health Service lab).

The SRS 24 helpline (Regional Health Service – 800 24 24 20) received 13 calls from Sunday to Monday. Overall, the total number of calls made to this helpline is 8,491.

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/06/15/madeira-continua-com-apenas-um-caso-ativo-de-covid-19/

Madeira Regional Government to pay for testing

On the same day that flights between Madeira and the Azores
islands were restored, Pedro Albuquerque, the President of the Madeira Regional Government, announced that Madeira-bound passengers departing from Lisbon will be able to be tested in Lisbon, with the tests being paid for by the Madeira
Regional Government. Miguel Albuquerque stressed it is preferable for Madeira to have this expenditure, instead of spending it in unemployment benefits.

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/06/15/albuquerque-abre-pocif-e-anuncia-realizacao-de-testes-pagos-pelo-governo-regional-em-lisboa-para-a-covid-19/

Water supply disruption

There will be a water supply disruption tomorrow, from 14h00 to 19h00, in Machico, due to scheduled work on the water supply network The following areas will be affected: Caramanchão, Fazenda, Moinho da Serra, Piquinho, Ribeira Grande,
Serra de Água and Torre.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/95858/Interrupcao_do_abastecimento_de_Agua_em_Machico

Situation Report Madeira 14 to 15 June – by Daniel Fernandes

There were no new Covid-19 cases today. The number of cases remains at 90. A patient from the Municipality of Funchal recovered. There are now 89 recoveries and only 1 active case remaining.

There are 411 people under active monitoring and 627 people in self-monitoring. As of yesterday, there had been 1,543 suspected cases, 1,453 of which had come back negative.

As for Covid-19 testing, 18,825 samples from 17,027 people have been analysed at Laboratório de Patologia Clínica do SESARAM (Madeira Health Service lab).

The SRS 24 helpline (Regional Health Service – 800 24 24 20) received 10 calls from Saturday to Sunday. Overall, the total number of calls made to this helpline is 8,478.

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/06/14/madeira-com-apenas-um-caso-ativo-de-covid-19/

Power cuts

Empresa de Electricidade da Madeira (Madeira power supplier) announced there will be several power cuts this week, due to planned work on the electricity supply network. The following areas will be affected:

Funchal

16th June from 9h00 to 11h00 – Travessa do Pina numbers 24 to
32

16th and 17th June from 9h00 to 11h30 & 14h00 to 16h00 – Beco do Salvador & Travessa dos Arrifes numbers 4 to 18

18th June from 9h00 to 12h00 – Caminho do Amparo numbers 86 to 98; Caminho do Engelho Velho numbers 13 to 48 & Rua Nova do Pico & Beco da Rocha & Vereda do Amparo numbers 20 to 76 & Impasse 1 do Caminho do Engenho Velho

18th June from 9h00 to 11h00 – Caminho da Casa Velha numbers 5A and 5B

19th June from 0h00 to 7h00 – Rua Princesa D. Amélia numbers 10 to 34 & Rua Penha de França number 2 & Rua Imperatriz Dona Amélia number 69

19th June from 9h00 to 11h30 & 14h00 to 16h00 – Travessa do Tanque numbers 89 to 97

Calheta

16th June from 10h00 to 10h20 & 14h30 to 15h00 – Sítio do Pico da Urze & Sítio Ovil (Pául da Serra)

Ilha

16th June from 0h00 to 4h00 – All the parish

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/2020/06/13/publicidade-o-fornecimento-de-energia-sera-interrompido-nos-dias-horas-e-locais-abaixo-indicados-anuncio-39-2020/

Situation Report Madeira 13 to 14 June

– From our colleague reporting on Madeira

Covid-19 update

There were no new Covid-19 cases today. The number of
cases remains at 90. There are 88 recoveries and only 2 active cases. There are 423 people under active monitoring and 611 people in self-monitoring. As of yesterday, there had been 1,543 suspected cases, 1,453 of which had come back
negative. As for Covid-19 testing, 18,579 samples from 16,820 people have been analysed at Laboratório de Patologia Clínica do SESARAM (Madeira Health Service lab).

The SRS 24 helpline (Regional Health Service – 800 24 24 20) received 19 calls from Friday to Saturday. Overall, the total number of calls made to this helpline is 8,468.

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/06/13/nao-ha-alteracoes-a-situacao-do-covid-19-na-ram-mantem-se-apenas-dois-infectados/

Water supply disruption

There will be a water supply disruption on Sunday (16th of June), from 14h00 to 19h00, in the parish (freguesia) of Machico, due to scheduled work to prevent water leaks on the water supply network. The following areas will be affected:
Paraíso, Pé da Ladeira, Pontinha, Serra de Água and Cidade de Machico.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/95651/Interrupcao_de_abastecimento_de_agua_em_Machico

Situation Report Madeira 12 to 13 June by Daniel Fernandes

Covid-19 update

There were no new Covid-19 cases today. The number of cases remains at 90. Three patients from the Municipality of Câmara de Lobos recovered. There are now 88 recoveries and only 2 active cases. The two active cases are from a resident
from Funchal and another from Câmara de Lobos and both patients are in isolation in designated hotel accommodation.

There are 391 people
under active monitoring and 580 people in self-monitoring. As of yesterday, there had been 1,543 suspected cases, 1,453 of which had come back negative.

As for Covid-19 testing, 18,342 samples from 16,608 people have been analysed at Laboratório de Patologia Clínica do SESARAM (Madeira Health Service lab). This week, 1,715 people were tested.

It was also announced that 448 tests were carried out on travellers who had arrived in the Madeira archipelago. All tests came back negative and all travellers were allowed to spend the rest of the quarantine period at home.

Testing on social, healthcare and civil protection personnel is ongoing.

The SRS 24 helpline (Regional Health Service – 800 24 24 20) received 185 calls in the last seven days, 18 of which were from Thursday to Friday. Overall, the total number of calls made to this helpline is 8,449.

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 received 103 calls in the last seven days. Overall, there have 1,262
calls, with 139 people being monitored.

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/06/12/mais-3-doentes-recuperados-de-covid-19-na-madeira-casos-activos-sao-agora-apenas-2/

Covid-19 cases likely to increase with reopening of tourism

Pedro Ramos, admitted that the reopening of Madeira to
tourism, from the 1st of July, is likely to cause the number of Covid-19 cases to increase. According to him, all World Health Organisation guidelines are being implemented in Madeira. He said the Madeira Regional Government intends to
continue to protect Madeira’s people and economy.

He also stressed that the main danger will not come from tourists, but from Madeira and Porto Santo residents who fail to comply with the relevant safety guidelines. From the 1st of July, all passengers landing in Funchal and Porto
Santo must present evidence of a negative Covid-19 test that had been carried out up to 72h before the start of the journey. Alternatively, Covid-19 testing, paid for by the Madeira Regional Government, will be carried out on arrival
and its result will be announced 12h later (at the latest).

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/95620/Madeira_admite_aumento_de_casos_com_a_reabertura_do_setor_do_turismo

Water supply disruption

There will be a water supply disruption on Sunday (15th of June), from 14h00 to 17h00, in the parish (freguesia) of Câmara de Lobos, due to scheduled work on the water supply network. The following areas will be affected: Cidade Nova,
Ribeira Garcia and Serrado da Adega.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/95567/Interrupcao_de_abastecimento_de_agua_em_Camara_de_Lobos_

Situation Report Madeira 11 to 12 June by Daniel Fernandes

Covid-19 update

There were no new Covid-19 cases today. The number of cases remains at 90.
There are now 85 recoveries and 5 active cases.

There are 385 people under active monitoring and 587 people in self-monitoring. As of yesterday, there had been 1,543 suspected cases, 1,453 of which had come back negative.

As for Covid-19 testing, 18,154 samples from 16,446 people have been analysed at Laboratório de Patologia Clínica do SESARAM (Madeira Health Service lab).

The SRS 24 helpline (Regional Health Service – 800 24 24 20) received 18 calls from Wednesday to Thursday, bringing the total number of calls to 8,431.

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/06/11/covid-19-situacao-sem-alteracao-continuam-a-existir-5-casos-positivos-na-ram/

Situation Report Madeira 9 to 10 June by Daniel Fernandes

Covid-19 update

There were no new Covid-19 cases today. The number of cases remains at 90. There are now 85 recoveries and 5 active cases.

There are 389 people under active monitoring and 460 people in self-monitoring. As of yesterday, there had been 1,543 suspected cases, 1,453 of which had come back negative.

As for Covid-19 testing, 17,643 samples from 16,026 people have been analysed at Laboratório de Patologia Clínica do SESARAM (Madeira Health Service lab).

The SRS 24 helpline (Regional Health Service – 800 24 24 20) received 44 calls from Monday to Tuesday, bringing the total number of calls to 8,397.

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/06/09/madeira-permanece-com-apenas-5-casos-activos-de-covid-19/

Two people refuse to leave hotel quarantine

So far, 8 court actions have been requested because of
hotel quarantine. Most requests are from people who are against spending mandatory quarantine in a designated hotel. However, two people started court action to request for quarantine to continue to be at Hotel Vila Galé. They would
like to spend the 14-day quarantine period there and to return home after testing negative for Covid-19, because they do not live alone and it is not possible to maintain distancing while at home. They also stressed that public health
always comes first.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/95266/Duas_pessoas_nao_querem_abandonar_quarentena_em_hotel_na_Madeira

Infected tourists to be isolated in hotels

The Madeira Regional Government announced that tourists who test positive for Covid-19 will be isolated in designated hotels. It also explained that testing in Madeira will cost between €500,000 and €600,000 per month.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/95318/Turistas_com_teste_positivo_farao_isolamento_nos_hoteis_testes_vao_custar_cerca_de_600_mil_euros

Council housing staff tested for Covid-19

Staff from IHM (Investimentos Habitacionais da Madeira), who have direct contact with families living in council housing, were tested. This is because their work includes personal appointments, visits to homes, the development of
inclusion projects and educational and cultural activities, and promoting a healthy lifestyle by children, young people and old people.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/95357/Funcionarios_da_IHM_testados_a_COVID-19

PortoBay hotels to reopen

Grupo PortoBay announced its hotels in Madeira will reopen on the 4th of July. Grupo PortoBay has a Clean & Safe certificate issued by Turismo de Portugal and has also developed its own hygiene and safety protocol, called “Together We
Care”, to give customers a memorable stay.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/95284/Grupo_PortoBay_reabre_hoteis_na_Madeira_a_4_de_julho

Situation Report Madeira 8 to 9 June by Daniel Fernandes

Covid-19 update

There were no new cases yesterday. The patient who had been staying in Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital has recovered. This means there are now 52 recoveries. The health authorities also informed there are not any tests being analysed.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/92099/Madeira_regista_mais_um_doente_recuperado_e_deixa_de_ter_internados_por_Covid-19

Two hospitals to resume normal service

Grupo HPA Saúde Madeira, which includes Hospital Particular da Madeira
(HPM) and Madeira Medical Center (MMC), will resume normal service from Monday. All contingency measures to ensure the safety and protection of patients and staff will continue to be applied. Entry to the hospitals will only be allowed
after triage, in which there is a Covid-19 questionnaire and body temperature is checked. Face masks must be worn and hands must be disinfected. There will be social distancing markers. There will be specific procedures regarding
suspected cases, in coordination with SESARAM (Madeira Health Service).

All clinical analysis; permanent care service (adults); appointments; nursing services; medical imaging and cardiology and gastroenterology testing will resume at MMC, with the following working hours: Mondays to Fridays (from 7h30 to
21h) and Saturdays (from 7h30 to 14h).

As for HPM, all testing, appointments for adults and children and permanent paediatric services will have the following working hours: 9h00 to 00h00.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/92080/Hospital_Particular_da_Madeira_e_Madeira_Medical_Center_retomam_a_normalidade_dos_seus_servicos

End of lockdown schedule

Swimming pools, spas and jacuzzis will remain closed.

The Porto Santo beach will reopen on Sunday. However, gatherings will be forbidden and swimmers must keep appropriate distancing. Cafés, bars, restaurantes and changing rooms will remain closed.

Restaurants, cafés, bakeries (including outdoor space as long as social distancing is adhered to) will reopen on May 18th if the pandemic remains under control.

Forests will reopen for picnics on May 11th.

Museums and libraries will reopen on May 14th.

Gyms will reopen on May 12th with only 1/3 of its capacity

Recreational crafts will be allowed to leave the marina on May 15th, apart from crafts dedicated to tourism and maritime activities.

Mandatory quarantine will be enforced until May 18th. However, it could be brought back if there are new Covid-19 cases.

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/05/08/restaurantes-cafe-e-pastelarias-reabrem-a-18-de-maio/

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/92046/Praia_do_Porto_Santo_reaberta_ao_publico_a_partir_de_domingo

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/92066/Piscinas_spas_jacuzzis_continuarao_fechados

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