Situation Report Madeira 12th to 13th May
– From our colleague reporting on Madeira

Covid-19 update

There were no new Covid-19 cases in Madeira for a seventh consecutive day and the overall number of cases stands at 90. There are now 55 recoveries and 35 active cases.

So far, there have been 1,517 suspected cases, 1,427 of which turned out to be negative. There are 260 people under active monitoring and 69 in self-monitoring.

As for Covid-19 testing, on the 12th of May 84 tests were carried out
on patents at Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital, of which 82 came back negative and 2 are being analysed. So far, 1,569 samples have been collected from patients at this hospital.

On the same day, 159 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, 1,898 samples have been collected from 22 ERPI. Overall, 6,507
samples from 5,789 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 Tuesday to Wednesday. The total number of calls made to this helpline is 7,517. 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 779 calls. The number of people being monitored is 106.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/92555/Covid-19_Madeira_volta_a_nao_registar_novos_casos

Testing for kindergarten and nursery school staff

All staff from kindergartens and nursery schools who are returning to work will have to be tested for Covid-19. Testing for about 2,000 staff is scheduled to start next week so that the results are known before the reopening of these
premises.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/92558/Funcionarios_das_creches_em_testes_de_despiste_a_covid-19_na_proxima_semana

Porto Santo Line journeys cancelled

Porto Santo Line informed that today’s scheduled journeys (Funchal – Porto Santo at 8h00 & Porto Santo – Funchal at 18h00) have been canceled due to poor weather. Bookings for these journeys will be automatically moved to Saturday (16th
May: Funchal – Porto Santo at 8h00 & Porto Santo – Funchal at 18h00). Passengers who wish to reschedule their booking for another day (free of charge) can do so by sending an email to
info@portosantoline.pt or calling 291 210 300 (on weekdays from 09h00 to 12h30 and 14h00 to 18h00).

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/92526/Porto_Santo_Line_cancela_viagens_de_14_de_maio_de_e_para_o_Porto_Santo

Situation Report Madeira 12th to 13th May
– From our colleague reporting on Madeira

Covid-19 update

There were no new Covid-19 cases in Madeira for a sixth consecutive day and the overall number of cases stands at 90. In more good news, a resident from Funchal Municipality and another from Câmara de Lobos Municipality
recovered. There are now 55 recoveries and 35 active cases. All patients are in isolation at home or in designated hotels.

So far, there have been 1,497 suspected cases, 1,407 of which turned out to be negative. There are 224 people under active monitoring and 46 in self-monitoring.

As for Covid-19 testing, on the 11th of May 53 tests were carried out on patents at Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital, of which 50 came back negative and 3 are being analysed. So far, 1,488 samples have been collected from patients at this
hospital and processed.

On the same day, 169 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, 1,740 samples have been collected from 20 ERPI. A further 10
tests were carried out in hotels and all came back negative. So far, 636 samples have been collected from hotel customers. Overall, 6,254 samples from 5,559 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 40 calls from Monday to Tuesday. The total number of calls made to this helpline is 7,490. 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 748 calls. The number of people being monitored is 105.


https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/05/12/nao-ha-mais-doentes-covid-19-hoje-mas-ha-mais-dois-recuperados-estes-ultimos-sao-agora-55/


Gyms allowed to reopen

Gyms were allowed to reopen yesterday. However, it does not mean all gyms reopened. The following guidelines were issued for gyms:

  • Must comply with strict social distancing, safety and hygiene standards.
  • Gyms have a maximum capacity of 1/3.
  • Indoor group classes or with more than 2 people (including personal trainer/staff) are banned.
  • Outdoor group classes are allowed as long as there is one person per each 5 square metres.
  • Changing rooms closed and must not be used.


https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/05/12/museus-e-centros-culturais-reabrem-a-14-de-maio-e-embarcacoes-de-recreio-navegam-a-15-ginasios-ja-puderam-reabrir/

More facilities reopening

Tomorrow (14th of May), museums, art galleries, cultural centres, libraries and repositories will reopen, with protective measures (wearing face masks), social distancing and hygiene rules.

And on the 15th of May, pleasure vessels will be allowed to sail in Madeira territorial waters. Pleasure vessels can be sailed and anchored but must only use the port, pier or marina from where they
departed.


https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/05/12/museus-e-centros-culturais-reabrem-a-14-de-maio-e-embarcacoes-de-recreio-navegam-a-15-ginasios-ja-puderam-reabrir/


Water supply disruption

Due to scheduled work on water pipes, there will be a water supply disruption on Thursday (14th of May), from 10h00 until 12h00, in the parish of Santo António da Serra (Fajã das Vacas, Portela and Ribeira de Machico).

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/05/12/arm-anuncia-interrupcao-no-fornecimento-de-agua-do-santo-da-serra/

Situation Report Madeira 11th to 12th May – From our colleague reporting on Madeira

Maderia Covid-19 update

There were no new Covid-19 cases for a fifth consecutive day. The number of cases remains at 90, with 37 active cases and 53 recoveries.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/92371/Madeira_sem_novos_casos_positivos_por_covid-19


Funchal Municipality to deliver face shields to Funchal shops

The Funchal Municipality (Câmara Municipal) will start delivering face shields to Funchal shop owners and shopkeepers. This is another measure to ensure a safer reopening of the economy by protecting both staff and customers. Face
shields can be ordered on the following website:

http://tiny.cc/j70voz

Below is a translation of the online form:

  • Nome completo do requerente – Full name
  • Nome do estabelecimento comercial – Name of the shop/company/business
  • Número de identificação fiscal (NIF) – Tax number
  • Morada Completa – Full address
  • Código postal – Postcode
  • Contacto telefónico – Phone number
  • Endereço de e-mail – Email address
  • Indique o número de viseiras pretendidas – Tick the number of face shields required
  • Declaração de consentimento para tratamento de dados pessoais – Data processing agreement

  • Autorizo o tratamento dos meus dados pessoais pela Câmara Municipal do Funchal. Os dados recolhidos neste formulário, destinam-se exclusivamente a tratamento interno e serão geridos no estrito cumprimento do RGPD, (UE) 2016/679,
    nova lei europeia de proteção de dados.

    – I give my consent for my personal data to be processed by Câmara Municipal do Funchal (Funchal Municipality). The data in this form is solely for internal processing and will be processed strictly in accordance with General Data
    Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“RGPD”), the new European data processing legislation.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/92372/CMF_vai_entregar_viseiras_aos_comerciantes_funchalenses

Porto Moniz Municipality facilities to reopen

The Municipality-owned mooring winch at Porto Moniz harbour (porto de abrigo) can now be used by leisure boats allowed to sail and which use these facilities to land or to depart.

9th May – Cemeteries to reopened, at the usual opening times.

Face mask use is mandatory and social distancing rules must be complied with.

Wakes are banned in areas where they usually take place.

Crowd limits, sanitary safety and social distancing rules to continue to apply at funeral ceremonies.

11th May – Porto Moniz Centro de BTT (mountain biking) reopened

Some supporting facilities, such as changing rooms will remain closed.

14th May – Reopening of Aquário da Madeira (Madeira Aquarium), Biblioteca Municipal (Municipal Library) and Espaço Multiusos de Porto Moniz

With a maximum capacity of 1/3 in each facility and requirement for the published sanitary safety rules to be complied with.

15th May – Reopening of Teleférico das Achadas da Cruz (Porto Moniz cable car)

With a maximum capacity of 1/3 in each cabin.

For use by farmers with farms in Calhau das Achadas da Cruz.

Requirement for the published sanitary safety rules to be complied with.

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/05/11/porto-moniz-reabre-aquario-a-14-e-teleferico-das-achadas-da-cruz-a-15/

Situation Report Madeira 10th to 11th May
– From our colleague reporting on Madeira

Covid-19 update

There were no new cases for a fourth consecutive day. The number of cases remains at 90, with 37 active cases and 53 recoveries.

https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/05/10/madeira-sem-casos-positivos-de-covid-19-pelo-4-o-dia-consecutivo/

Reopening guidelines

The Regional Madeira announced guidance for the reopening of
certain businesses. The main slogan is “to restart, protect and recover”. The following guidelines were announced:

General Rules

  • Mandatory isolation for people who are infected or under active monitoring.
  • Civic duty of home confinement.
  • Ban on events or gatherings.
  • Face mask use is recommended.
  • Social distancing rules must be followed (a minimum of 2 metres).
  • Compliance with hygiene and respiratory etiquette guidelines.

Shopping centres

  • Shopping centres must have a contingency plan.
  • Rules for commercial businesses must be complied with, with shopping centres required to follow the international guideline of only one person per 25 square meter of space.
  • Separate areas must be created for vehicles and people to enter and leave the premises.
  • Separate paths must be created inside to prevent people from crossing paths.
  • Signs must be placed to warn people to comply with social distancing rules.
  • There must be permanent equipment for the disinfection and hygiene of all common areas (lifts, cash machines, escalators, toilets)
  • Until the Regional Government decides otherwise, all coffee shops and restaurants must remain closed, although take-away services are allowed.

Reopening of shops and service providers

  • All staff and customers inside premises must wear face masks.
  • All premises must have hygiene and disinfection protocols.
  • Body temperature checks for staff at the start and end of their shifts.
  • Premises and parking lots must have a maximum capacity of 1/3.
  • Social distancing rules must be complied with while inside or walking to/from the premises.

Barbers, hairdressers, beauty salons

  • By appointment only in order to avoid gatherings while waiting to be served (all gatherings are banned).
  • All tools and equipment must be disinfected after each customer has been served.
  • Social distancing between customers must be ensured, with 1/3 occupancy of the premises allowed.
  • All staff and customers must wear face masks.
  • An alcohol based (70%) antiseptic solution must be available at the entrance and its use must be encouraged.
  • Maximum capacity of 50%, according to the number of work seats available.

Public transport

  • Mandatory face mask use.
  • Maximum capacity of 50%.


https://funchalnoticias.net/2020/05/10/proteger-recomecar-e-recuperar-sao-palavras-chave-do-desconfinamento-veja-imagens-e-video/

Covid-19 press conferences

The press conferences for Covid-19 updates in Madeira will no longer be daily. Instead, there will be a weekly press conference every Friday. A press release, along with an epidemiological update, will be published on the remaining
days.


https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/92257/Covid-19_Conferencias_de_imprensa_passam_a_ser_feitas_uma_vez_por_semana

Visits to care homes banned

Visits to care homes will continue to be banned. No decision to reverse it will be taken until testing has been carried out in all care homes in Madeira.

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/ver/92255/Covid-19_Proibicao_de_visitas_aos_lares_vai_manter-se_na_Regia

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