ituation Report Madeira 13th – 14th May – From our colleague reporting on Madeira
There were no new Covid-19 cases in Madeira for the eighth consecutive day and the overall number of cases stands at 90.
Two Funchal residents and two from Câmara de Lobos Municipality have recovered. There are now 59 recoveries and 31 active cases.
So far, there have been 1,518 suspected cases,
1,428 of which turned out to be negative. There are 253 people under active monitoring and 73 in self-monitoring.
As for Covid-19 testing, on the 13th of May, 82 tests were carried out on patents at Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital, of which 64 came back negative and 18 are being analysed. So far, 1,639 samples have been collected from patients at this
hospital.
On the same day, 151 samples were collected at Estruturas Residenciais para Pessoas Idosas (ERPI – a type of care homes for the elderly) and all came back negative. So far, 2,049 samples have been collected from ERPI.
Overall, 6,745 samples from 5,991 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 28 calls from Wednesday to Thursday. The total number of calls made to this helpline is 7,545. So far, the Covid-19 mental health helpline (219 212 399 – available
every day from 9h00 to 21h00) that was set up to support people in confinement has received 799 calls. The number of people being monitored is 108.
Funchal beaches and seaside swimming complexes to reopen
Funchal beaches and resorts are opening today, under strict safety rules and reduced capacity.
All necessary work is being undertaken to ensure compliance with the relevant sanitary rules.
Today, Lido Swimming Complex and Barreirinha Swimming Complex are reopening.
Tomorrow, Ponta Gorda Swimming Complex and Doca do Cavacas Swimming Complex, including the existing natural swimming pool, will be reopening.
There will be a maximum capacity of about 1,000 people at Lido Swimming Complex and Ponta Gorda Swimming Complex, 450 people at Barreirinha and 250 people at Doca do Cavacas.
All swimming complexes will have the following working hours: 9h00 to 13h00 and 15h00 to 19h00. The facilities will be disinfected during the lunchtime period, from 13h00 to 15h00.
All facilities will have clear and distinguished areas for entering and leaving.
There will be adequate protective measures at ticket offices and clear signalling to ensure social distancing. Disinfectant dispensers will be placed in busier areas.
All members of the public are required to follow the mandatory social distancing rules and to wear face masks in service and sanitary areas, including when moving into and out of these areas.
The swimming pools in the remain resorts will be closed.
Guidelines for restaurant customers
- a) Customers must wash hands with water and soap or an alcohol-based solution, when entering and leaving the premises. Hand-washing with water and soap is preferable before meals.
- b) Social distancing rules must be respected (2 metres distance between people – not applicable to the people customers came with).
- c) Prioritise payment that does not required physical contact between the staff member and the customer (for example by using a contactless payment system).
These guidelines are also applicable to food trucks.
https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/92701/Conhecidas_as_regras_para_funcionamento_dos_restaurantes
Guidelines for public services
Whenever possible, contact by electronic or other non-presencial means should be prioritised.
Social distancing rules will apply. The maximum capacity inside the premises will be limited to 1/2. It will be up to the civil servant in charge of each office or service to decide the number of members of the public allowed inside, as
mandated by the Regional Heath Authority guidance.
All members of the public and civil servants in face-to-face service must wear face masks.
Members of the public should prioritise payment through electronic means in face-to-face service.
These measures are not applicable to health care staff, civil protection staff and all essential workers needed to ensure continuing essential public services.
https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/92700/Conheca_os_termos_do_regresso_da_funcao_publica_
Reopening of marine and other outdoor tour operators
The Madeira Regional Government has allowed the reopening of sea tour operators, with the following rules:
All vessels, apart from small unpowered vessels and jet skis (personal watercraft), must have a maximum capacity of 70% or less (if needed) to ensure there is appropriate social distancing between customers.
Hand hygiene products must be provided.
Face masks must be worn by staff and customers.
The vessel must be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected after each use.
The Regional Government has also allowed outdoor sporting, recreational or cultural activities provided by tour companies or travel agencies that are legally certified to provide cultural tourism, outdoor tourism (on foot or in
vehicles).
All vehicles must have maximum capacity of 70%, although only the driver is allowed to be in the front seats of vehicles with a maximum capacity of 9 seats.
Hand hygiene products must be provided.
Face masks must be worn by staff and customers.
The vehicle must be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected after each use.
https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/92687/Reabertura_atividade_dos_operadores_maritimo-turisticos
Cable cars to reopen
Cable cars are reopening on the 18th of May. All cabins must be used individually unless by families or adults accompanying minors. Face mask use is mandatory for both customers and staff. Hand disinfecting before boarding the cabin and
periodic cabin disinfecting are also mandatory.
https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/92689/Reabertura_Telefericos_retomam_atividade_a_18_de_maio
Bars and restaurants to reopen
Bars and restaurants will also reopen on the 18th of May, with mandatory distancing between tables, capacity limits, face mask wearing, among other rules that will be announced in the following days.
Madeira Casino to reopen
Casino da Madeira (Madeira Casino) will reopen on the 20th of May. Safety measures, such as the use of certain forms of PPE, social distancing and sanitary safety will be applicable.
Street markets to reopen
Street markets and street vendors selling food, drinks, tobacco, textiles, clothing, footwear, handbags, etc will be allowed to reopen on the 18th of May.
https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/92681/Bancas_e_feiras_abrem_dia_18