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Situation Report Madeira 30 to 31 May

– From our colleague reporting on Madeira

Covid-19 update

There were no new cases yesterday. There have been no new cases for 25 days. There are now 17 active cases and 73 recoveries. There are 250 people under active monitoring and 146 in self-monitoring. So far, there have
been 1,543 suspected cases, 1,453 of which came back negative. As for Covid-19 testing, 13,918 samples from 12,683 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 37 calls from Friday to Saturday, bringing the total number of calls to 8,068. So far, 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 1062 calls, with 122 people being monitored.

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/05/31/madeira-ja-fez-testes-a-12-683-utentes-mais-um-dia-sem-novos-casos-positivos/

Palácio de São Lourenço to reopen on Monday

Palácio de São Lourenço will reopen on Monday. All visits are
by appointment, with a limited number of visitors, hand disinfection, the use of face masks and social distancing. Some smaller areas will be temporarily closed, no written information will be distributed to visitors and, at least for
the time being, there will not be guided tours or presencial cultural events. A smartphone application will be provided for visits to this museum. The app, which was developed by Realizasom – Produção Audio, Lda., a company with
experience in the field of museums and cultural heritage, will offer visitors a guided tour of this museum and will be available in 4 languages (Portuguese, English, French and German).

It can be downloaded on a Wi-Fi hotspot that is signalled at the start of the tour. Its advantage is that visitors can use their own smartphones and headsets, thus avoiding the sharing of equipment. In the future, guided tours and
cultural events organised in partnership and with the participation of the community, will be allowed again. Information and educational resources can be provided by telephone or email and in-person services, will be possible, with a
maximum capacity of two people, which requires booking but phone (291 205 530) or by email (gabrr.palacio@gmail.com).

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/94279/Palacio_de_Sao_Lourenco_reabre_ao_publico_segunda-feira

Track and trace app to be available

A track and trace app, which will allow the Madeira Regional Health Service to monitor tourists in Madeira will be available, on a voluntary basis due to existing data protection legislation. Mandatory Covid-19 test will be carried out
on passengers who do not present evidence of a negative Covid-19 performed 72 hours before landing, temperature measuring will be carried out and passengers will have to fill in questionnaires. Miguel Albuquerque, said Madeira is
following the Iceland model of reopening tourism to the Region.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/94300/APP_voluntaria_para_poder_monitorizar_turistas

Situation Report Madeira 29 to 30 May

– From Daniel Fernandes

There were no new cases yesterday. There have been no new
cases for 24 days. Two patients staying in a hotel in Câmara de Lobos have recovered, bringing the overall number of recoveries to 73. There are 17 active cases, 15 from Câmara de Lobos, 1 from Funchal and 1 from Ponta do Sol.. One of
patients is at home while the remaining 16 are staying in designated hotels.

There are 391 people under active monitoring and 149 in self-monitoring. There were only 2 suspected cases in the current week. So far, there have been 1,543 suspected cases, 1,453 of which came back negative.

As for Covid-19 testing, 13,288 samples from 12,084 people have been analysed at Laboratório de Patologia Clínica do SESARAM (Madeira Health Service lab). All care home residents and members of staff in Madeira were tested and all tests
came back negative.

The SRS 24 helpline (Regional Health Service – 800 24 24 20) received 216 calls this week, 45 of which from Thursday to Friday, bringing the total number of calls to 8,031. So far, 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 1043 calls, 116 of which were over the course of this week. There are 122 people being monitored.

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/05/29/mais-dois-recuperados-de-covid-19-numero-de-casos-activos-e-agora-de-17/

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/94255/15_dos_17_casos_de_covid-19_ativos_na_Madeira_estao_em_Camara_de_Lobos

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/94250/Covid-19_Testes_negativos_em_todos_os_lares_da_Regiao

Passengers being tested will not wait for test results

It was announced that, from the 1st of July, passengers who land in Madeira without evidence of a negative Covid-19 test will have to be tested, but will be able to leave the airport without knowing the test result. The test result will
be known 12 hours later but there will be no movement restrictions on any passengers visiting or returning to Madeira.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/94257/Turistas_que_fizerem_testes_a_chegada_nao_vao_esperar_pelos_resultados_laboratoriais

Power cuts this morning

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

Câmara de Lobos – Bairro da Palmeira, blocos 1, 2, 3 and 4 (9h00-12h00)

Tabua – Lugar da Serra, Salão and Candelária (9h00 – 12h00)

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/2020/05/29/publicidade-o-fornecimento-de-energia-sera-interrompido-nos-dias-horas-e-locais-abaixo-indicados-anuncio-35-2020/

Situation Report Madeira 28 to 29 May

– From Daniel Fernandes

Covid-19 update

There were no new cases yesterday. There have been no new cases for 23 days. There are now 71 recoveries and 19 active cases.

There are 304 people under active monitoring and 149 in
self-monitoring. So far, there have been 1,543 suspected cases, 1,453 of which came back negative.

As for Covid-19 testing, 12,963 samples from 11,791 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 27 calls from Wednesday to Tuesday, bringing the total number of calls to 7,986. So far, 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 1029 calls, with 120 people being monitored.

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/05/28/nao-ha-novos-casos-de-covid-19-casos-de-infeccao-activos-continuam-a-ser-19/

Situation of calamity declared in Madeira

Yesterday afternoon, the Madeira Regional Government
approved a Resolution declaring the situation of calamity in the Madeira Region, starting on the 1st of June and ending on the 30th of June. Below is partial translation of the main Resolution (a full translation will be published
soon):

If necessary, a 14-day mandatory quarantine will be imposed on all people and their luggage that land in Funchal Airport and Porto Santo Airport, and do not present evidence of a negative Covid-19 test that had been carried out 72h
before the landing, in laboratories that are certified by national or international authorities. This mandatory confinement will be in hotels requisitioned by the Regional Government. The relevant health authorities could also impose
compulsory medical exams and the filling of a questionnaire on the health conditions of each person. This is to ensure the confinement period is successful.

This rule does not apply to patients receiving treatment or to people who are considered to be in an analogous situation, upon checks and guidance by the Regional Health Authority.

This rule does not also apply to Madeira or Porto Santo residents who are traveling between both islands.

The mandatory quarantine period will be spent in requisitioned hotels.

Every person has a duty to comply with all guidelines issued by the relevant health authorities and with all measures issued in this Resolution.

Failure to comply with a legitimate order or warrant issued by the health authorities will be a crime of disobedience and will be punished according to existing legislation.

This Resolution will be enforced and monitored by the relevant Health Authorities and Civil Protection authorities, who are authorised to request the cooperation of the security forces and of the human and material resources of the
regional civil service.

This is an exceptional Resolution which will be constantly reviewed by the relevant authorities, and could be amended if the circumstances change.

Two plots of land, belonging to different owners, and required for the building of Novo Hospital do Funchal (New Funchal Hospital) will be purchased for the cost of €242,406.86.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/94144/Conselho_de_Governo_aprova_situacao_de_calamidade_para_a_Regiao_a_partir_de_1_de_junho

Free wireless internet in Calheta

The Municipality of Calheta has set up free wireless internet in
several municipal public spaces. This is a result of a successful application for the project “WIFI4EU – Free wifi for Europeans”, a project financed by the European Commission that allows citizens and visitors in the European Union to
have free and secure wireless internet access in the main places of interest.

The following places in the Municipality of Calheta have free wireless internet:

Praceta do Centro Cívico da Ponta do Pargo
Praceta do Paul do Mar
Praça dos Prazeres
Praceta do Estreito da Calheta
Praça do Jardim do Mar
Praça de Táxis da Estrela
Edifício Paços do Concelho (Municipality building – town hall)
Avenida D. Manuel I
Praia da Calheta (Calheta Beach -on both sides of the beach)
Praceta do Arco da Calheta,
Praceta do Loreto
Fajã da Ovelha (leisure area)

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/94115/Calheta_disponibiliza_internet_gratis_em_varios_espacos_publicos

Situation Report Madeira 27 to 28 May

– From Daniel Fernandes

Covid-19 update

There were no new cases yesterday. There have been no new cases for 22 days. Four people have recovered. There are now 71 recoveries and 19 active cases.

There are 304 people under active monitoring and 149 in self-monitoring. So far, there have been 1,543 suspected cases, 1,453 of which came back negative.

As for Covid-19 testing, 12,081 samples from 10,954 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 35 calls from Tuesday to Wednesday, bringing the total number of calls to 7,960. So far, 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 1012 calls, with 119 people being monitored.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/93995/Madeira_soma_22_dias_seguidos_sem_casos_novos_

Testing for passengers arriving in Madeira

Pedro Ramos, assured that Madeira will be able to process all tests that are carried out on all passengers arriving in Madeira, especially considering that Madeira’s airports are reopening in July.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/93949/Covid-19_Mais_de_3000_colaboradores_de_creches_e_infantarios_da_Madeira_testados_ate_sexta-feira

More than 3,000 kindergarten and nursery school staff to be tested

About 3,300 kindergarten and nursery school staff will be tested for Covid-19. Testing is scheduled to be completed by today. This is to ensure a safe reopening of kindergartens and nursery schools on Monday.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/93949/Covid-19_Mais_de_3000_colaboradores_de_creches_e_infantarios_da_Madeira_testados_ate_sexta-feira

Flights between Madeira and Porto Santo to resume

Flights between Madeira and Porto Santo, operated by Binter, will resume on Monday (1st of June). This was made possible after intense and permanent negotiations between Binter, the Madeira Regional Government and the Portuguese
Government. A small adjustment was made to the flight timetable. The first flight will depart from Funchal Airport at 7h30 and the return flight from Porto Santo will be at 8h30. The afternoon flight will depart from Funchal Airport at
16h55 and the return flight from Porto Santo will be at 17h50. Bookings can now be made online (www.binter.pt), by phone (291 290 129) and through travel agencies.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/93981/Binter_retoma_operacoes_entre_a_Madeira_e_Porto_Santo_na_segunda-feira

Porto Santo beach among the safest beaches in Europe

European Best Destinations (EBD), an organisation that promotes tourism and culture at European level, selected Porto Santo beach as amongst the 10 safest (Covid-19) beaches in Europe. This beach was selected on the basis of the large
offer of private villas, tourist apartments, small or medium-sized hotels with specific health charter and commitments to travellers, such as cleaning and room disinfection service after each stay and respect for social distancing.
Porto Santo is also located near hospitals that have never been overcrowded during the crisis, with an average of hospital beds per inhabitant above the European average.

It is also thought the size of Porto Santo Beach also helps to promote adequate social distancing between beachgoers. Indeed, according to Idalino Vasconcelos, the Mayor of Porto Santo, even if there are thousands and thousands of
beachgoers at this beach at the same, the beach will still look empty and there will be plenty of empty space.

EBD also included Comporta Beach (in Alentejo) and Meia Praia Beach (in Lagos) in this list.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/93941/Covid-19_Porto_Santo_entre_as_dez_praias_mais_seguras_da_Europa_

https://www.europeanbestdestinations.com/best-of-europe/coronavirus-safest-beaches-in-europe/

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/92549/Covid-19_Praia_do_Porto_Santo_sem_problemas_porque_ha_espaco_para_todos

Water supply disruption in Porto Santo

There will be a water supply disruption tomorrow, due to planned work on the water supply chain in order to reduce water leaks. The disruption will take place from 9h00 until 12h00 and will affect Rampa da Fontainha.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/93993/Interrupcao_de_abastecimento_de_agua_no_Porto_Santo_

Situation Report Madeira 26 to 27 May

– From Daniel Fernandes

Covid-19 update

There were no new cases yesterday. There have been no new cases for 21 days. There are still 23 active cases and 67 recoveries.

There are 303 people under active monitoring and 150 in self-monitoring. So far, there have been 1,543 suspected cases, 1,453 of which came back negative.

As for Covid-19 testing, 11,583 samples from 10,493 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 29 calls from Monday to Tuesday, bringing the total number of calls to 7,8925. So far, 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 997 calls, with 116 people being monitored.

A pregnant woman who had already recovered from Covid-19 was hospitalised yesterday, at the dedicated Covid-19 ward at Hospital Central do Funchal.

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/05/26/ram-continua-com-23-casos-de-infeccao-activos-por-covid-19-e-o-mesmo-numero-de-recuperados-que-ontem/

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/93888/Covid-19_Gravida_recuperada_da_doenca_foi_hospitalizada

Salesians to donate 650 masks to care home

Today, at 16h30, the Salesians Foundation (Fundação Salesianos) and the group of
friends called G12 (Grupo de Amigos) will donate 650 face masks at Lar da Bela Vista (care home). The group will be represented by Padre José Jorge (the Headteacher of the Colégio Salesianos Funchal), Padre António Marcelino (the
Administrator) and everyone who contributed to this campaign. A representative from the Madeira Social Security Institute (Instituto de Segurança Social da Madeira), which is responsible for Estabelecimento Bela Vista, will also attend
the delivery ceremony. All relevant safety and distancing rules will be complied with, particularly because visits to the care home are still banned.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/93894/_Salesianos_entregam_650_mascaras_ao_Lar_da_Bela_Vista

Checkout staff to volunteer for food bank

On the 22nd and 23rd of May, the
leadership and a team from Banco Alimentar da Madeira (Madeira branch of one of the most famous food banks in Portugal) visited all Pingo Doce and Continente stores in the Madeira Region, to explain the importance of checkout staff in
spreading awareness of the campaign to raise food vouchers. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, it is impossible for the usual Banco Alimentar volunteers to receive food donations. As such, and until the 31st of May, the checkout staff will
be enthusiastic Banco Alimentar volunteers. The campaign “Ajuda Vale” entails seven basic goods (oil, sausages, tuna, milk, rice, beans and olive oil), with prices ranging from €0,48 to €1,99 at Continente and €0,48 to €1,29 at Pingo
Doce, where it is also possible to donate a CABAZ worth €4,11. Banco Alimentar reinforced the appeal with the following slogan: “Be a volunteer too! Request your voucher at the checkout and help to ensure that no plate remains empty.”

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/93881/Operadores_de_caixa_do_Pingo_Doce_e_Continente_tornam-se__voluntarios_do_Banco_Alimentar

Water supply disruptions

There will water supply disruptions tomorrow, due to planned work on the water supply chain in order to reduce water leaks. The following areas will be affected:

Parishes of Ribeira Brava e da Tabua (Achada, Apresentação, Bica de Pau, Corujeira, Cruz, Fajã da Urtiga and Pico), from 9h00 until 11h00.
Parish of Arco de São Jorge (Igreja, Enseada, Poços, Quebrada, Lagoa and Casais), from 9h00 until 13h00.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/93854/Interrupcao_no_abastecimento_de_agua_na_Ribeira_Brava_e_Tabua

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/93883/Interrupcao_de_abastecimento_de_agua_no_Arco_de_Sao_Jorge_esta_quinta-feira

Situation Report Madeira 25 to 26 May

– From Daniel Fernandes

Lifeguards to receive training on Covid-19

The Funchal Harbourmaster (Capitania do Funchal) will provide
training for Professional Lifeguards, to prepare them for the bathing season and for the new rescue procedures. The aim is to prepare lifeguards for acting in Covid-19 related scenarios when providing rescue and assistance to
beachgoers.

It is still unclear if lifeguards will also have the duty of checking if beach capacity limits are being complied with, in additional to their usual surveillance and rescue duties.

At national level, lifeguards will have to wear safety goggles, safety suits and face masks when providing assistance and rescue. It is also unclear if this will also be the case in the Madeira Region.

It is already known that Autoridade Nacional Marítima (National Maritime Authority) has automatically extended the certification of lifeguards who had not lost it this year or who would have lost it until the 15th of October, without
having to undertake the usual and specific recertification tests and exams, which did not take place due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/93757/Nadadores_Salvadores_com_formacao_sobre_a_Covid-19_promovida_pela_Capitania_do_Funchal

Care home visits to resume

Visits to the aged in Madeira care homes will resume on the 1st June. All residents, staff and visitors must comply with strict safety and hygiene rules.

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/05/25/visitas-aos-lares-retomadas-a-1-de-junho-na-regiao/

TAP to resume flights to Madeira

TAP announced it will resume daily flights, connecting Lisbon/Porto and Funchal, in June. A full list of all TAP flights gradually resuming is available on the following link:

https://www.flytap.com/en-pt/promo/ready-to-go?accordionid=deeb1b68-b897-4829-beea-87b3f684b398-content

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/05/25/tap-retoma-em-junho-ligacoes-diarias-com-a-madeira/

More passengers landed in Madeira

Thirty passengers, mostly students, landed in Funchal yesterday. Twelve of the passengers did not head for quarantine at Hotel Vila Galé, because they had presented evidence certifying a negative Covid-19 test or a sanitary declaration.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/93747/Doze_dos_30_que_chegaram_hoje_a_Madeira_apresentaram_teste_e-ou_declaracao_sanitaria

Hotel Quinta do Estreito to reopen

Hotel Quinta do Estreito will reopen on the 29th of May, with a themed weekend devoted to children (in Portugal it will be Children’s Day on the 1st of June). Bookings and information requests can be made by email (
quintaestreito@charminghotelsmadeira.com) or telephone (965593421).

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/93711/Hotel_Quinta_do_Estreito_abre_a_29_de_maio

Situation Report Madeira 24 to 25 May

– From Daniel Fernandes

Covid-19 update

There were no new cases yesterday. There have been no new cases for 19 days. There are now 23 active cases and 67 recoveries.

There are 314 people under active monitoring and 117 in self-monitoring. So far, there have been 1,543 suspected cases, 1,453 of which came back negative.

As for Covid-19 testing, 10,470 samples from 9,451 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 24 calls from Saturday to Sunday, bringing the total number of calls to 7,870. So far, 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 965 calls, with 116 people being monitored.

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/05/24/nao-ha-novos-casos-de-covid-19-mantem-se-23-casos-de-infeccao-activos/

More passengers arrived in Madeira

Yesterday morning, more than 60 passengers landed in Funchal. About half of them will be in mandatory quarantine at Hotel Vila Galé, in Santa Cruz. The remaining passengers will be spending quarantine at home, after presenting evidence
of a negative Covid-19 test.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/93648/Mais_seis_dezenas_de_passageiros_aterraram_esta_manha_na_Madeira

Restaurants allowed to have usual opening hours

The Regional Government confirmed that restaurants, bars and other similar businesses are allowed to have the opening hours specified on the licence that was issued by the relevant entities. In other words, their opening hours can be
the same that they used to have before the Covid-19 pandemic.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/93679/Estabelecimentos_de_restauracao_vao_funcionar_no_horario_normal_

Power cuts

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. The following areas will be affected:

26th May – 9h00 to 10h30:

Funchal: Estrada Dr. João Abel de Freitas (numbers 2, 36, 36A, 36C, 38C and 38E & Rua Arcebispo Dom Aires (numbers 1 to 38)

26th May – 9h00 to 11h30:

Rua Dr. Pita number 46 & Azinhagas da Nazaré (numbers 3 and 20) e (and) das Virtudes

27th May – 9h00 to 11h30 & 14h00 to 16h00

– Estradas da Bica (numbers 4 to 10) and Cónego Camacho number 49

– Caminho da Achada (numbers 2 and 15)

– Veredas da Achada (numbers 4 to 32) e (and) dos Lavadouros number 7

– 1ª Impasse da Vereda da Achada

– Impasse Caminho da Achada numbers 4

28th May – 00h00 to 7h00

– Rua do Aljube (numbers 1 to 37)

– Rua João Tavira (numbers 4 to 6)

– Rua da Queimada de Baixo number 12

29th May – 9h00 to 11h30 & 14h00 to 16h00

– Caminho de São Martinho (numbers 40 to 77)

– Caminho da Igreja Nova

– Rua de São Martinho number 4

– Beco do Cemitério number 41

– Travessa do Pico da Igreja

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 Customer Support Service (Serviço de Apoio ao Cliente): 800 221 187.

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/05/23/publicidade-o-fornecimento-de-energia-sera-interrompido-nos-dias-horas-e-locais-abaixo-indicados-anuncio-34-2020/

Situation Report Madeira 23 to 24 May – From our colleague reporting on Madeira

Covid-19 update

There were no new cases yesterday. There have been no new cases for 18 days. There are now 23 active cases and 67 recoveries. There are 249 people under active monitoring and 104 in self-monitoring. So far, there have been 1,543
suspected cases, 1,453 of which came back negative. As for Covid-19 testing, 10,276 samples from 9,075 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 31 calls from Friday to Saturday, bringing the total number of calls to 7,846. So far, 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 951 calls, with 116 people being monitored.

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/05/23/regiao-continua-sem-novos-casos-de-covid-19-ha-67-recuperados-e-23-com-infecao-ativa/

Community face masks not accepted at HPA hospitals

Group HPA Saúde Madeira – Hospital Particular da Madeira and Madeira Medical Center do not allow people wearing comment face masks, such as those delivered by the Regional Government (resusable masks with TNT filters), to enter their
premises. Only people wearing surgical masks will be allowed in their premises. This follows the DGS (Direção Geral da Saúde – Directorate-General of Health) guidelines (Norma 007/2020 & Orientação 019/2020), which recommends surgical
masks are worn by all healthcare staff, all people who enter and move inside healthcare premises.

When booking an appointment, all customers are informed of the mandatory use of surgical masks. And the day before an appointment/exam, a text message will be sent reminding that the use of surgical face mask is mandatory and telling
customers to arrive 15 minutes before the appointment/exam. If customers arrive without wearing a surgical face mask, they can buy one in the pre-triage area for €1. All this information can also be found on Grupo HPA Saúde’s website,
Facebook and on the information campaign that is broadcast daily on RTP Madeira.

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/05/23/grupo-hpa-confirma-que-exige-mascaras-cirurgicas-nas-suas-instalacoes-em-vez-de-mascaras-comunitarias-por-indicacao-da-dgs/

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/05/23/mascaras-oferecidas-pelo-governo-nao-entram-no-hospital-particular-ou-no-medical-center/

More than 60 passengers landed in Madeira

A TAP aircraft, carrying more than 60 passengers, landed in Funchal yesterday afternoon. They were met by healthcare teams who explained to them the isolation guidelines and the protocol to follow if they start developing Covid-19
symptoms. Passengers, mostly young people, were taken by coach to Hotel Vila Galé where they will be staying during the 14 days of mandatory quarantine. The Police (PSP) escorted the coach carrying them and set up a security cordon. A
few passengers went home after showing evidence of a Covid-19 test that had come back negative. They will still have to stay in isolation for a period of 14 days. A reminder that more than 120 landed in Madeira in the last 3 days (66 on
Thursday and more than 60 yesterday afternoon).

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/93616/Mais_60_passageiros_aterraram_hoje_na_Madeira

Calheta Beach to reopen

Calheta Beach hotel will reopen on the 9th of
June, with accommodation and breakfast being provided. Due to the Covid-19 safety measures and restrictions, the usual all-inclusive service will not be available. It will be the start of the gradual reopening of Savoy Signature’s
hotel. Preventive measures will be reinforced under the motto “Stay Safe Stay Savoy”, which will be applicable to the entire Savoy Signature group and result in the rigorous enforcement of safety, hygiene and control procedures, in
accordance with national and international guidelines. The hotel has a “Clean & Safe” seal, awarded by Turismo de Portugal, certifying compliance with the DGS (Direção Geral da Saúde – Directorate-General of Health) guidelines.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/93613/Calheta_Beach_reabre_a_9_de_junho

High temperatures warning

The Regional Service of the Madeira Civil Protection issued a warning about high temperatures that Madeira will face in the next days. A mass of hot and dry air coming from the African continent will cause hot and dry weather in the
entire Region until the next weekend. Maximum temperatures in coastal areas are expected to reach between 25ºC and 30ºC. Today and tomorrow, maximum temperatures on the south coast of Madeira Island will reach between 30ºC and 35ºC.
Humidity will be low or very low (below 40%) in mountain areas. Today and tomorrow there will be moderate to strong winds (30 km/h to 45 km/h), with 80 km/h winds in mountain areas and the far east and far east of Madeira Island.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/93617/Protecao_Civil_da_Madeira__alerta_para_temperaturas_elevadas_que_poderao_chegar_aos_35_C

Police acted against crowding at Praia Formosa

Police (PSP) had to act at Praia Formosa, after big crowds gathered at Praia Formosa. Several drivers were given parking fines.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/93608/Enchente_leva_PSP_a_Praia_Formosa_Veja_as_imagens_

Situation Report Madeira 22nd – 23rd May From our colleague reporting on Madeira

Covid-19 update

There are now 23 active cases and 57 recoveries. One of the infected is in isolation at home while the remaining infected are in isolation in designated hotels. All active cases are in the Funchal (1), Câmara de Lobos (21) and Ponta do
Sol (1) Municipalities. All infected from five Municipalities (Porto Santo, Machico, Calheta, Ribeira Brava and Santa Cruz) have recovered. Three Municipalities (Porto Moniz, Santana and São Vicente) did not have any cases.

There are 301 people under active monitoring and 115 in self-monitoring. This week, there were 23 suspected cases but none came back positive. So far, there have been 1,541 suspected cases, 1,451 of which came back negative.

As for Covid-19 testing, 2,347 samples from 2,144 people were collected and analysed in the last 7 days. Overall, 9,390 samples from 8,414 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 237 calls in the last 7 days, 24 of which were from Thursday to Friday. So far, 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 927 calls, 114 of which were in the last 7 days. The number of people being monitored is 114.

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/05/22/madeira-ja-ultrapassou-um-ciclo-de-incubacao-sem-novos-casos-de-covid-19/

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/93526/Casos_ativos_de_covid-19_na_Madeira_limitados_apenas_a_tres_concelhos

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/93529/Covid-19_23_casos_positivos_ainda_sem_negativar

Ventilators donated to SESARAM

SESARAM (Madeira Health Service) received a donation of 10 ventilators and equipment for the Laboratório de Patologia Clínica (Clinical Pathology Lab). This equipment was donated by the International Cultural Club of Portugal,
represented by Emily Kuo Vong. Vodafone also donated cameras for use at the Covid-19 unit set up on the third floor of Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital. SESARAM publicly thanked both organisations for their donations.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/93496/SESARAM_recebe_dez_ventiladores_da_International_Cultural_Club_of_Portugal

Madeira spent €440,000 on masks

The Madeira Regional Government spent €440,000 on 360,000 face masks. On Thursday, 25,000 masks were taken to the postal service (CTT) for subsequent delivery to the homes that were yet to receive them. It was also announced that the
Regional Government will soon provide 120,000 face masks to the different Community Houses (Casas do Povo), who will then distribute them to the population.

Community Houses are non-profitable private entities, whose field of action embraces many diverse areas such the preservation and promotion of the Region’s cultural heritage and ethnography as well as professional training.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/93528/Madeira_adquiriu_360_mil_mascaras_por_440_mil_euros

http://cultura.madeira-edu.pt/entidades/Entities/CommunityHousesofMadeira/tabid/415/language/en-US/Default.aspx

Portuguese Air Force airlifted more equipment

Yesterday afternoon, a Portuguese Air Force C-295 aircraft, carrying about 700 Kg of personal protective and civil protection equipment landed in Madeira. The equipment will be delivered to the Municipal Service of the Câmara de Lobos
Civil Protection (Serviço Municipal de Proteção Civil de Câmara de Lobos) and to the Funchal Prison Service (Serviços Prisionais do Funchal). The aircraft also airlifted operational equipment for several civilian and military entities
in Madeira and Porto Santo.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/93523/Forca_Aerea_Portuguesa_trouxe_700_quilos_de_material_para_Camara_de_Lobos

Hotel workers praised for their courage

Miguel Albuquerque, the President of the Madeira Regional Government, visited Vila Galé Hotel in Santa Cruz, to express his gratefulness for the dedication and commitment of its staff during the Covid-19 pandemic. This was one of the
hotels the Regional Government selected for the purpose of providing mandatory quarantine accommodation for travellers landing at the airport and for people who were infected with Covid-19. A total of 487 people, including 118 who
remain there, were housed at this hotel.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/93498/Albuquerque_elogia_coragem_dos_colaboradores_do_Vila_Gale

Power cuts TODAY

Empresa de Electricidade da Madeira (Madeira power supplier) announced there will be power cuts this morning, from 9h30 to 10h30, due to planned work on the electricity supply network. The following areas will be affected:

Calheta:

– Sítios das Eiras, Chope, Pomar, Malhadinha (including Britadeira), Cova Grande and Cancela – Vacaria.

– Levada do Poiso (including Britadeira AFA), Parque Empresarial and Ovo Girão

Arco da Calheta – Sítio do Pinheiro

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 Customer Support Service (Serviço de Apoio ao Cliente): 800 221 187.

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/05/22/publicidade-o-fornecimento-de-energia-sera-interrompido-nos-dias-horas-e-locais-abaixo-indicados-anuncio-33-2020/

Situation Report Madeira 21st – 22nd May From our colleague reporting on Madeira

Covid-19 update

There were no new Covid-19 cases in Madeira for the 15th consecutive day. The number of cases remains at 90. Another person recovered, bringing the overall number of recoveries to 65. There are now 25 active cases.

There are 265 people under active monitoring and 92 in self-monitoring.

As for Covid-19 testing, 452 samples were collected on the 20th of May, with 386 coming back negative and 66 still being analysed. Overall, 8,768 samples from 7,837 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 26 calls from Wednesday to Thursday. The total number of calls made to this helpline is 7,791. So far, 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 903 calls. The number of people being monitored is 114.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/93417/Madeira_continua_sem__novos_casos_de_covid-19

Free testing for passengers arriving in Madeira

Eduardo Jesus, the Regional Secretary of State for Tourism and Culture, confirmed that all passengers arriving in Madeira from July will not be charged for the mandatory Covid-19 tests they will face. It is hoped this commitment will
have strong positive impact not only on tourists and Madeira’s residents, particularly tourist staff, but also on Madeira’s competitiveness as a tourist destination.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/93426/Governo_Regional_vai_assumir_custos_dos_testes_a_chegada_Queremos_transmitir_confianca_e_seguranca

Binter hoping to resume flights

Although Binter has cancelled its international flights until the start of the winter season at the end of October, it hopes to resume flights between Funchal and Porto Santo as soon as possible.

Binter is also hoping to set up a “tourist corridor” between Madeira and the Canary Islands. To this end, the airline has been negotiating with the Madeira and Canary Islands governments.

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/05/21/binter-promete-regressar-a-operacao-do-porto-santo-e-afirma-estar-em-negociacoes-com-os-governos/

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/05/21/binter-estuda-corredor-seguro-entre-madeira-e-canarias-para-este-verao/

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