Madeira Situation Report Saturday 19th June 2021

 

By Daniel Fernandes

Covid-19 update

There were 26 new Covid-19 cases, 20 recoveries and no deaths from Covid-19 in Madeira since the previous Madeira Situation Report.

On Wednesday, there were 8 new Covid-19 cases (from 1 passenger who had arrived from Venezuela, 2 passengers who had arrived from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region and 5 cases of local transmission) and 9 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital remained 2, none of whom were in intensive care.

On Thursday, there were 12 new Covid-19 cases (from 3 passengers who had arrived from Venezuela, 2 passengers who had arrived from South Africa, 1 passenger who had arrived from Denmark and 6 cases of local transmission) and 7 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital increased to 3, none of whom were intensive care.

And on Friday, there were 6 new Covid-19 cases (from 1 passenger who had arrived from Italy, 1 passenger who had arrived from the UK and 4 cases of local transmission) and 4 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital decreased to 2 and, once again, no patients were in intensive care.

There were 68 active cases on Friday, of which 25 had been imported while the other 43 cases had been a result of local transmission. As of Friday, there had been 9,568 cases, 9,428 recoveries and 72 deaths.

On Friday, there were 11 patients in isolation in a dedicated hotel, 55 patients in isolation in their own accommodation and 2 patients in hospital, none of whom in intensive care.

On the same day, there were 52 suspected cases under epidemiological investigation and analysis, which were all linked to patients who tested positive for Covid-19, to calls made to the SRS24 helpline, to referrals by SESARAM (Madeira Regional Health Service) and to airport screening.

There were 21,754 travellers under monitoring by the health authorities. Monitoring is being carried out through the ‘MadeiraSafe’ app. There were also 363 people, who had contact with positive cases, being monitored by the health authorities of several Madeira municipalities and of Porto Santo.

As for Covid-19 testing on passengers who had arrived at Funchal and Porto Santo airports, 234,917 samples had been collected until Friday (at 15h30). By Friday, 474,700 samples from RT-PCR tests had been processed and 71,951 antigen rapid tests had been carried out in the Autonomous Region of Madeira.

The SRS 24 helpline (Regional Health Service – 800 24 24 20) received 399 calls from Tuesday to Friday. Overall, it had received 53,220 calls.

The Covid-19 mental health helpline (Linha de Acompanhamento Psicológico da Direção Regional de Saúde – 291 212 399 – available every day from 09h00 to 21h00), which was set up to provide emotional and mental support to anyone in Madeira received 13 calls from Tuesday to Friday. Overall, it has received 3,649 calls.

https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/06/16/8-novos-casos-de-covid-19-9-recuperados-31-suspeitos/

https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/06/17/12-novos-casos-de-covid-19-7-recuperados-19-suspeitos/

https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/06/18/6-novos-casos-de-sars-cov-2-4-recuperados-52-suspeitos/

Covid-19 vaccination update

A shipment of 5,376 Pfizer vaccine doses arrived in the Autonomous Region of Madeira on Friday. This batch will be important to continue the Covid-19 vaccine rollout in the Region.

As of June 18th, 191,230 vaccine doses (106,804 1st dose & 84,426 2nd dose) had been administered in the Region.

https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/06/18/chegaram-mais-5-376-vacinas-da-pfizer-a-regiao/

https://web.sesaram.pt/COVID19_INFO

Extra ferry services between Madeira and Porto Santo

Porto Santo Line (a ferry company) announced it will have extra ferry services connecting the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo on June 30th. The aim is to provide passengers with alternative timetables in order to increase demand for travel to Porto Santo. This will be the timetable on June 30th:

Funchal – Porto Santo: 08h00 & 19h00 (extra service)

Porto Santo – Funchal: 11h30 (extra service) & 22h30 (new service)

Passengers can amend their reservations at no additional cost by visiting one of the branches:

– Avenida do e das Comunidades Madeirenses, number 20, Funchal – Monday to Friday (08h30-18h00 & Saturday (09h00-13h00)

– Estrada Monumental, number 175C, Funchal – Monday to Sunday (09h00-12h30 & 14h00-20h00)

– Rua D. Estevão de Alencastre, Loja 6/7, Porto Santo – Mondato to Friday (09h00-12h30 & 14h00-18h00)

Alternatively, passengers can also call 291 210 300 (Monday to Friday – 09h00-12h30 & 14h00-18h00) or email infopsl@gruposousa.pt

https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/06/17/porto-santo-line-vai-abrir-viagens-extra-no-dia-30-de-junho/

Power cut

Empresa de Electricidade da Madeira (Madeira power supplier) announced there will be power cuts due to planned work on the electricity supply network. These works cannot be postponed.

FUNCHAL

June 21st – 09h00 to 12h00

– Estrada Comandante Camacho de Freitas (numbers 744 to 849)

– Estrada da Fundoa (number 58)

– Caminho de S. Roque (numbers 105 to 168)

– Caminho da Fundoa de Cima

– Caminho da Igreja Nova (numbers 2 to 15)

– Beco da Igreja Nova (numbers 4 to 9)

– Vereda da Capela do Rosário (number 38)

SANTO ANTÓNIO

June 21st – 09h00 to 10h00

– Caminho do Engenho Velho

– Caminho da Ribeira dos Socorridos

– Mademármores

CÂMARA DE LOBOS

June 21st – 09h00 to 10h00

– Caminho de João Ernesto Pereira

– Caminho da Fajã (partial)

– Levada da Fajã (partial)

FUNCHAL

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

– Rua de Santa Rita (number 69)

– Vereda da Cova do Til (number 8 and 12)

– Escadinhas de Santa Rita (number 8)

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.

Publicidade: O fornecimento de energia será interrompido nos dias horas e locais abaixo indicados – anúncio 50 – 2021

 

 

 

 

Madeira Situation Report Wednesday 16^th June 2021

 

by Daniel Fernandes

Covid-19 update

There were 21 new Covid-19 cases, 33 recoveries and no deaths from Covid-19 in Madeira since the previous Madeira Situation Report.

On Saturday, there were 4 new Covid-19 cases (from 2 passengers who had arrived from the UK, 1 passenger who had arrived from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region and 1 case of local transmission) and 12 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital remained 3, none of whom were in intensive care.

On Sunday, there were 6 new Covid-19 cases (from 1 passenger who had arrived from Spain and 5 cases of local transmission) and 2 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital decreased to 2, none of whom were in intensive care.

On Monday, there were 8 new Covid-19 cases (from 1 passenger who had arrived from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region, 1 passenger who had arrived from Central Portugal, 1 passenger who had arrived from Southern Portugal and 5 cases of local transmission) and 7 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital remained the same as the day before.

And on Tuesday, there were 3 new Covid-19 cases (from 1 passenger who had arrived from Spain, 1 passenger who had arrived from the UK and 1 passenger who had arrived from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region) and 12 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital remained the same.

There were 62 active cases on Tuesday, of which 15 had been imported while the other 47 cases had been a result of local transmission. As of Tuesday, there had been 9,542 cases, 9,408 recoveries and 72 deaths.

On Tuesday, there were 8 patients in isolation in a dedicated hotel, 52 patients in isolation in their own accommodation and 2 patients in hospital, none of whom in intensive care.

On the same day, there were 51 suspected cases under epidemiological investigation and analysis, which were all linked to patients who tested positive for Covid-19, to calls made to the SRS24 helpline, to referrals by SESARAM (Madeira Regional Health Service) and to airport screening.

There were 22,904 travellers under monitoring by the health authorities. Monitoring is being carried out through the ‘MadeiraSafe’ app. There were also 363 people, who had contact with positive cases, being monitored by the health authorities of several Madeira municipalities and of Porto Santo.

As for Covid-19 testing on passengers who had arrived at Funchal and Porto Santo airports, 231,785 samples had been collected until Tuesday (at 15h30). By Tuesday, 470,628 samples from RT-PCR tests had been processed and 70,047 antigen rapid tests had been carried out in the Autonomous Region of Madeira.

The SRS 24 helpline (Regional Health Service – 800 24 24 20) received 427 calls from Friday to Tuesday. Overall, it had received 52,821 calls.

The Covid-19 mental health helpline (Linha de Acompanhamento Psicológico da Direção Regional de Saúde – 291 212 399 – available every day from 09h00 to 21h00), which was set up to provide emotional and mental support to anyone in Madeira received 7 calls from Friday to Tuesday. Overall, it has received 3,636 calls.

https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/06/13/4-novos-casos-de-covid-19-12-recuperados-31-suspeitos/

https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/06/13/6-novos-casos-de-covid-19-2-recuperados-37-suspeitos/

https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/06/14/8-novos-casos-de-covid-19-hoje-7-recuperados-76-suspeitos/

https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/06/15/3-novos-casos-de-covid-19-12-recuperados-51-suspeitos/

Vaccination update

As of June 14th, 182,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses (105,062 1st doses & 76,938 2nd doses) had been administered in the Autonomous Region of Madeira since the start of the Covid-19 vaccination campaign on December 30th. This means that 41% of the population had been administered at least once vaccine dose while 30% of the population has been fully vaccinated.

A total of 18,887 vaccine doses (3,591 1st dose & 15,296 2nd dose) were administered in the previous week.

As of June 15th, 186,102 vaccine doses (105,303 1st dose & 80,799 2nd dose) had been administered.

https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/06/15/mais-de-182-mil-vacinas-contra-a-covid-19-administradas-na-ram/

https://web.sesaram.pt/COVID19_INFO

New Covid-19 rules

The following Covid-19 rules are now applicable or will soon be applicable in the Autonomous Region of Madeira:

– Curfew – from 01h00 to 05h00.

– Restaurants, Bars and similar establishments – can be open until midnight; all customers must be seated while eating and drinking; maximum capacity of 2/3; maximum of 6 people per table indoors; maximum of 10 people per table outdoors; mandatory use of face masks; mandatory disinfection and mandatory distancing.

– Care homes for the elderly – maximum of 2 visits per visitor per week; each visit must be no more than 1 hour long; maximum of 2 visitors per resident; rapid antigen test required; residents are allowed to leave for health reasons or to visit relatives, as long as they present a negative antigen rapid test result before returning (the test must be taken 48 hours before returning to the care home).

– Weddings, baptisms and similar events – maximum capacity of 2/3 (indoors or outdoors); basic protection measures are mandatory; all people eating and drinking must be seated; mandatory antigen rapid test, taken up to 48 hours before the event, if more than 100 people take part in the event (no age limit); the establishment or organising entity must ensure these rules are complied with.

– Cultural events – maximum capacity of 2/3 (indoors or outdoors); mandatory antigen rapid test, taken up to 48 hours before the event, if more than 100 people take part in the event.

– Sporting events – maximum capacity of 50% in training and matches; mandatory use of face masks; mandatory disinfection and mandatory distancing.

– Public transport – maximum capacity of 2/3 of the total capacity; mandatory use of face masks, mandatory disinfection and mandatory distancing.

– Commercial activities and services – must close by midnight; also applicable to casinos, bingos and similar establishments.

– Arraiais (traditional festivals that take place throughout the summer – sometimes in honour of a specific Saint) and theme parties – remain banned. The nature of these events mean there is no way of limiting gatherings, enforcing the rules on distancing and on the consumption of alcoholic drinks as required by law (seated and with distancing).

– Holiday clubs and after school activities – will be allowed from July 1st, if a contingency plan and a plan for testing and control are provided to the authorities.

Travel to the Autonomous Region of Madeira

– From July 1st, a rapid antigen test taken up to 48h before travel will be required. No self-tests will be accepted.

Travel between Madeira and Porto Santo islands

– Checks on arrival and departure to remain, in order to continue pandemic monitoring.

– The “green corridor” for air and sea travel remains for passengers who have been vaccinated, tested for Covid-19 or who have recovered from Covid-19 up to 180 days before travel.

– From June 21st, a rapid antigen test taken up to 24h before travel will required. No self-tests will be accepted.

– The use of face masks, disinfection and distancing will continue to be mandatory.

https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/06/14/gr-adopta-medidas-mais-flexiveis-recolher-obrigatorio-passa-para-a-1-da-manha/

Water supply disruption

There will be several water supply disruptions in the Municipality of Câmara de Lobos in the following days. This is due to scheduled work on the water supply network in order to prevent water leaks. The following areas will be affected:

– June 16th June (from 09h00 to 13h00) – Parish (Freguesia) of Câmara de Lobos (Jesus, Maria, José, Caminho de São João, Beco Saraiva & Travessa Quintinha)

– June 16th (23h00) to June 17th (03h00) – Parish (Freguesia) of Câmara de Lobos (Facho, Caldeira) & Parish (Freguesia) of Quinta Grande,(Aviceiro, Fontes, Igreja, Lombo, Porto da Quinta, Quinta, Quinta Grande & Vera Cruz)

– June 17th (from 15h00 to 18h00) – Parish (Freguesia) of Câmara de Lobos (Ribeira da Alforra, Fonte Garcia, Rua João Gonçalves Zarco, Rua Ribeiro da Alforra & Rua Joaquim Pestana)

– June 18th (from 09h00 to 13h00) – Parish (Freguesia) of Câmara de Lobos (Torre, Serrado da Adega, Entrance 1 of Caminho São Bernardino, Entrance 2 of Caminho São Bernardino, Caminho São Bernardino, Rua Maestro João Nóbrega Noronha, Beco Serrado da Adega, Estrada João Gonçalves Zarco, Ladeira São Bernardino, Levada Pico da Torre, Rua Urbanização de São Sebastião, Travessa São Bernardino, Entrance 3 of Caminho São Bernardino & Caminho São Bernardin

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/131567/Vai_faltar_agua_em_Camara_de_Lobos_na_proxima_semana

 

 

Madeira Situation Report Saturday 12th June 2021

 

Covid-19 update

There were 14 new Covid-19 cases, 37 recoveries and no deaths from Covid-19 in Madeira since the previous Madeira Situation Report.

On Wednesday, there were 4 new Covid-19 cases (from 1 passenger who had arrived from Russia, 1 passenger who had arrived from Sri Lanka, 1 passenger who had arrived from Northern Portugal and 1 case of local transmission) and 9 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital increased to 4.

On Thursday, there were 3 new Covid-19 cases (from 1 passenger who had arrived from Central Portugal and 2 cases of local transmission) and 17 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital remained 4, none of whom were in intensive care.

And on Friday, there were 7 new Covid-19 cases (from 1 passenger who had arrived from Germany, 1 passenger who had arrived from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region and 5 cases of local transmission) and 11 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital decreased to 3 and none were in intensive care.

There were 74 active cases on Friday, of which 16 had been imported while the other 58 cases had been a result of local transmission. As of Friday, there had been 9,521 cases, 9,375 recoveries and 72 deaths.

On Friday, there were 5 patients in isolation in a dedicated hotel, 66 patients in isolation in their own accommodation and 3 patients in hospital, none of whom in intensive care.

On the same day, there were 25 suspected cases under epidemiological investigation and analysis, which were all linked to patients who tested positive for Covid-19, to calls made to the SRS24 helpline, to referrals by SESARAM (Madeira Regional Health Service) and to airport screening.

There were 22,842 travellers under monitoring by the health authorities. Monitoring is being carried out through the ‘MadeiraSafe’ app. There were also 401 people, who had contact with positive cases, being monitored by the health authorities of several Madeira municipalities and of Porto Santo.

As for Covid-19 testing on passengers who had arrived at Funchal and Porto Santo airports, 227,589 samples had been collected until Friday (at 15h30). By Friday, 463,900 samples from RT-PCR tests had been processed and 68,227 antigen rapid tests had been carried out in the Autonomous Region of Madeira.

The SRS 24 helpline (Regional Health Service – 800 24 24 20) received 328 calls from Tuesday to Friday. Overall, it had received 52,394 calls.

The Covid-19 mental health helpline (Linha de Acompanhamento Psicológico da Direção Regional de Saúde – 291 212 399 – available every day from 09h00 to 21h00), which was set up to provide emotional and mental support to anyone in Madeira received 9 calls from Tuesday to Friday. Overall, it has received 3,629 calls.

https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/06/09/4-novos-casos-de-covid-19-9-recuperados-25-suspeitos/

https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/06/10/3-novos-casos-de-covid-19-17-recuperados-37-suspeitos/

https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/06/11/7-novos-casos-de-covid-19-11-recuperados-25-suspeitos/

Portugal Day ceremony in Madeira

The official celebrations of Portugal Day took place in Funchal on June 10th. This was the second time Portugal Day was celebrated during the Covid-19 pandemic. The overseas leg of the celebrations was cancelled as a result of pandemic restrictions. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa (Portuguese President), António Costa (Portuguese Prime Minister), Miguel Albuquerque (President of the Madeira Regional Government), the heads of each branch of the Portuguese Armed Forces and several other regional and national leaders were in attendance. There were speeches, a rendition of the national anthem, a tribute to the military dead, a military parade, a gun salute by NRP Álvares Cabral (a Vasco da Gama-Class frigate), a flypast by F-16s and several awards were given.

A short video of the military parade can be watched on the following link: https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/131398/Assista_ao_desfile_das_forcas_militares__na_cerimonia_do_Dia_de_Portugal_video

And photos of the ceremony can be seen on the following link: https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/06/10/cerimonia-do-dia-de-portugal-no-funchal-com-aparato-memoravel/

Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa returned to Lisbon on the same. He has already announced he will visit Madeira again on July 19th. António Costa will remain in Madeira for a short holiday until Sunday.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/131437/Costa_fica_de_ferias_na_Madeira_ate_domingo

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/131411/Marcelo_regressa_a_Madeira_a_19_de_julho

First cruise ship service linking Madeira and the Azores

World Voyager, a cruise ship owned by Mystic Cruises, has started sailing between the Madeira and Azores archipelagos. The ship will also have services to the Canary Islands. It has a maximum capacity of 200 passengers. A total of 51 passengers, who are mostly German, had boarded the ship in the Canary Islands and sailed to the Azores, before finally arriving in Madeira. Another 78 passengers boarded in Madeira in order to sail to the Canary Islands and the Azores. The ship will make a brief stop on the coast of the Desertas Islands and will then dock in Porto Santo. Due to the pandemic, the passengers will visit Porto Santo as part of a bubble.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/131423/Passageiros_ja_embarcam_no_World_Voyager_fotos

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/131313/Primeiro_navio_de_cruzeiros_ja_atracou_venham_os_proximos

Portuguese Air Force aircraft damaged during landing

A Portuguese Air Force C-295 aircraft was damaged during landing after a landing gear malfunction. Nobody was hurt in the incident. The aircraft remained on the runway for some time, which meant no aircraft were able to land or take off.

https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/06/10/aviao-acidentado-mas-sem-vitimas-interrompe-pista-do-aeroporto-do-porto-santo/

 

Madeira Situation Report Wednesday 9^th June 2021

 

By Daniel Fernandes

Covid-19 update

There were 14 new Covid-19 cases, 57 recoveries and no deaths from Covid-19 in Madeira since the previous Madeira Situation Report.

On Saturday, there were 3 new Covid-19 cases (all cases of local transmission) and 16 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital decreased to 6 and none were in intensive care.

On Sunday, there were 3 new Covid-19 cases (all cases of local transmission) and 12 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital decreased to 4, none of whom were in intensive care.

On Monday, there were 4 new Covid-19 cases (from 1 passenger who had arrived from the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region and 3 cases of local transmission) and 14 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital decreased to 3 and none were in intensive care.

And on Tuesday, there were 4 new Covid-19 cases (all cases of local transmission) and 15 recoveries. The number of patients in hospital and in intensive care remained the same.

There were 97 active cases on Tuesday, of which 12 had been imported while the other 85 cases had been a result of local transmission. As of Tuesday, there had been 9,507 cases, 9,338 recoveries and 72 deaths.

On Tuesday, there were 10 patients in isolation in a dedicated hotel, 84 patients in isolation in their own accommodation and 3 patients in hospital, none of whom in intensive care.

On the same day, there were 61 suspected cases under epidemiological investigation and analysis, which were all linked to patients who tested positive for Covid-19, to calls made to the SRS24 helpline, to referrals by SESARAM (Madeira Regional Health Service) and to airport screening.

There were 22,164 travellers under monitoring by the health authorities. Monitoring is being carried out through the ‘MadeiraSafe’ app. There were also 393 people, who had contact with positive cases, being monitored by the health authorities of several Madeira municipalities and of Porto Santo.

As for Covid-19 testing on passengers who had arrived at Funchal and Porto Santo airports, 224,406 samples had been collected until Tuesday (at 15h30). By Tuesday, 458,509 samples from RT-PCR tests had been processed and 66,116 antigen rapid tests had been carried out in the Autonomous Region of Madeira.

The SRS 24 helpline (Regional Health Service – 800 24 24 20) received 620 calls from Thursday to Tuesday. Overall, it had received 52,066 calls.

The Covid-19 mental health helpline (Linha de Acompanhamento Psicológico da Direção Regional de Saúde – 291 212 399 – available every day from 09h00 to 21h00), which was set up to provide emotional and mental support to anyone in Madeira received 11 calls from Friday to Tuesday. Overall, it has received 3,620 calls.

https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/06/05/drs-anuncia-3-casos-de-Covid-19-ha-16-recuperados-e-53-suspeitos/

https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/06/06/3-novos-casos-de-Covid-19-12-recuperados-55-suspeitos/

https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/06/07/4-novos-casos-de-Covid-19-14-recuperados-54-suspeitos/

https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/06/08/4-novos-casos-de-Covid-19-15-recuperados-61-suspeitos/

Covid-19 Vaccination update.

The 100,000th Covid-19 inoculation in the Region took place on Sunday at around 11h00.

As of May 6th, 40% of the population had been administered the 1st vaccine dose while 24% of the population had been fully vaccinated. A total of 18,489 vaccine doses (7,557 1st doses & 10,932 2nd doses) were administered in the week ending on May 6th.

The plan for this week is to continue to administer vaccines throughout the Region. A highlight will be the continuing vaccination of bed-ridden patients and people with reduced mobility.

The following data was up to date on May 6th:

Number of inoculated people (1st dose) – 101,448 (39.9%) – an increase of 7,557 compared to the previous week

Number of inoculated people (2nd dose) – 61,631 (24.2%) – an increase of 10,932 compared to the previous week

Vaccine doses administered & vaccination rate by age (0-17) – 37-0.1% (1st dose) & 14-0.0% (2nd dose)

Vaccine doses administered & vaccination rate by age (18-24) – 1,149-5.1% (1st dose) & 592-2.7% (2nd dose)

Vaccine doses administered & vaccination rate by age (25-49) – 20,919-23% (1st dose) & 9,974-11% (2nd dose)

Vaccine doses administered & vaccination rate by age (50-59) – 21,687-55.1% (1st dose) & 6,919-17.6% (2nd dose)

Vaccine doses administered & vaccination rate by age (60-64) – 15,126-96.2% (1st dose) & 7,460- 47.4% (2nd dose)

Vaccine doses administered & vaccination rate by age (65-69) – 12,963-96.7% (1st dose) & 10,320-77% (2nd dose)

Vaccine doses administered & vaccination rate by age (70-79) – 18,996-100% (1st dose) & 16,150-86.3% (2nd dose)

Vaccine doses administered & vaccination rate by age (80-80+) – 10,571-95.6% (1st dose) & 10,202-92.2% (2nd dose)

Vaccine doses administered (females) – 59,702 (1st dose) & 36,821 (2nd dose)

Vaccination rate (females) – 44% (1st dose) & 27.2% (2nd dose)

Vaccine doses administered (males) – 41,746 (1st dose) & 24,810 (2nd dose)

Vaccination rate (males) – 35.2% (1st dose) & 20.9% (2nd dose)

Vaccine doses administered by Municipality (Porto Santo) – 2,888 (1st dose) & 1,453 (2nd dose)

Vaccine doses administered by Municipality (Funchal) – 45,759 (1st dose) & 26,929 (2nd dose)

Vaccine doses administered by Municipality (Câmara de Lobos) – 5,592 (1st dose) & 6,009 (2nd dose)

Vaccine doses administered by Municipality (Ribeira Brava) – 5,159 (1st dose) & 3,481 (2nd dose)

Vaccine doses administered by Municipality (Ponta do Sol) – 3,679 (1st dose) & 2,369 (2nd dose)

Vaccine doses administered by Municipality (Calheta) – 4,993 (1st dose) & 3,172 (2nd dose)

Vaccine doses administered by Municipality (Porto Moniz) – 1,329 (1st dose) & 830 (2nd dose)

Vaccine doses administered by Municipality (São Vicente) – 2,204 (1st dose) & 1,402 (2nd dose)

Vaccine doses administered by Municipality (Santana) – 3,325 (1st dose) & 2,258 (2nd dose)

Vaccine doses administered by Municipality (Machico) – 7,906 (1st dose) & 5,118 (2nd dose)

Vaccine doses administered by Municipality (Santa Cruz) – 14,564 (1st dose) & 8,580 (2nd dose)

As of May 8th, 167,800 Covid-19 vaccine doses (102,151 1st doses & 65,649 2nd doses/full vaccinations) have been administered in the Autonomous Region of Madeira.

And shipment of 5,000 AstraZeneca vaccine doses arrived in the Autonomous Region of Madeira on Tuesday afternoon.

A reminder that the SESARAM (Madeira Health Service) Covid-19 vaccination helpline (SRS VACINA COVID-19) in the Autonomous Region of Madeira is 800 210 263 and its email address is vacinacao@sesaram.pt

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/130936/Madeira_ja_administrou_100_mil_primeiras_doses_da_vacina_contra_a_Covid-19_

https://covidmadeira.pt/publicacao/boletim-vacinacao-Covid-19-ram-de-07-06-2021/

https://web.sesaram.pt/COVID19_INFO

https://funchalnoticias.net/2021/06/08/chegaram-mais-5-mil-vacinas-da-astrazeneca/

President of the Madeira Regional Government invited Boris Johnson to honeymoon in Madeira.

Miguel Albuquerque (President of the Madeira Regional Government) wrote a letter to Boris Johnson (Prime Minister of the United Kingdom) inviting him to spend his honeymoon in Madeira. Miguel Albuquerque reminded that Margaret Thatcher (UK Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990) spent her honeymoon in Madeira in 1951. The letter gives Boris Johnson assurance that Madeira is a safe destination and has even been thought to be the safest destination in Europe.

Miguel Albuquerque expressed his confidence that the policies adopted in Madeira have been shown to be successful in controlling the pandemic. He also explained that careful health policies such as Covid-19 testing on arrival and a booklet of good practices for the tourism sector were implemented in order to safely host tourists while safeguarding both residents and tourists. The letter reminds that there is passenger screening on arrival at airports in Funchal and Porto Santo, whether by presenting a negative PCR test or by testing passengers who don’t have it. Furthermore, the letter also mentioned the MadeiraSafe app that had been introduced in July 2020, which enables monitoring of the health status of travellers. President Albuquerque also mentioned the Madeira Safe to Discover Certificate, which proves compliance with all the relevant policies.

Boris Johnson is also told that on January 4th 2021, the Madeira Regional Government introduced a “Green Corridor” (Corredor Verde) for passengers who have been vaccinated or who had previously been infected with Covid-19.

The letter also mentions the huge amount of work that has been undertaken on testing for Covid-19 in the Region, and the large Covid-19 vaccination campaign that has already ensured more than 40% of the population has been inoculated with at least one vaccine dose.

Towards the letter, Miguel Albuquerque, stressed that the Region has committed to creating conditions to ensure the safety of all residents and travellers so as to protect everybody’s health and to rebuild Madeira’s small economy.

To end the letter, Boris Johnson was reminded of the historic ties that exist between the UK and the Madeira archipelago.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/131058/Albuquerque_convida_Boris_Jonhson__para_passar_a_lua-de-mel_na_Madeira

Portugal National Day celebrations.

Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, the Portuguese President, arrived in Funchal on Monday evening. Miguel Albuquerque (President of the Madeira Regional Government) and Ireneu Barreto (Portuguese Republic’s Representative to Madeira) were among those who welcomed the Portuguese President at the airport. The main aim of this visit is to take part in the official celebration of Portugal Day (Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas – Day of Portugal, Camões and the Portuguese Communities) on June 10th. This year’s ceremony will take place in Funchal and will once again include a military parade and a flypast by Portuguese Air Force F-16s. Another official ceremony will take place in Belgium. Each year, there are official Portugal Day celebrations in a Portuguese city and in a country that hosts a large Portuguese diaspora. The Portuguese President takes part in the ceremony in Portugal and then travels abroad to the take part in the official ceremonies. The Portuguese Prime-Minister has often joined the President in the ceremonies abroad. This dual format has been in place since 2016.

Preparations for the ceremony have been underway for several days. Work is taking place in downtown Funchal, military vehicles have been arriving on the island, NRP Álvares Cabral (a Vasco da Gama-class frigate) docked in Funchal on Tuesday and several F-16s landed in Funchal on Monday.

The military ceremony on Portugal Day will take place on June 10th at 11h00 and will have the following order:

– Military honours: National Anthem and review of the troops on parade

– Ceremony in honour of all Military dead

– Speech by Carmo Caldeira (President of the Organising Committee)

– Speech by Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa (Portugal’s President)

– Awards presentation

– Military Parade

– Salute to veterans who took part in military operations

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New fire-fighting helicopter arrived in Madeira.

A new multi-mission helicopter arrived at the Port of Caniçal. It will be used to fight forest fires in the Region between June 15th and November 14th. A total of €695,000 was invested in this helicopter as part of the regional firefighting plan. Another helicopter arrived last week to enable training for firefighting teams that are deployed by air.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/131057/Helicoptero_para_combater_incendios_chegou_hoje_a_Madeira

Cruise ship crew member taken to Funchal for medical treatment.

A crew member from the Carnival Dream cruise ship was taken for medical treatment. The cruise ship was sailing from Miami to Marseille and did not dock in Madeira. It merely sailed near the south shore of Madeira, where a rescue vessel collected the crew member. He was then taken to Hospital da Luz. The Funchal Fire Service carried out this operation.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/131039/Sapadores_do_Funchal_transportaram_tripulante_de_navio_para_o_Hospital_da_Luz

https://www.dnoticias.pt/2021/6/7/264241-porto-do-funchal-recebe-hoje-a-estreia-do-navio-carnival-dream/

International school helps to attract foreigners to Madeira.

Filipe Ladeira Santos, the President of International Sharing School, said the school has helped attract foreign investment and residents to Madeira. He explained that although there are some Madeiran students at the school, most students are foreign citizens. Some of the foreign languages taught at the school include French, German, Mandarin and Russian. The school is capable of hosting up to 200 students aged 3 to 16.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/131048/Escola_internacional_e_mais_valia_para_captar_estrangeiros