New Rules for Those Travelling to Madeira and Porto Santo

In Search of Hope – by Sam Gannon

Seconded to the parish of Tililngdon, the Reverend Dolores has been presented with a challenge.

She’s living in an antiquated house and she’s cold. Furthermore, her new Bishop, Bishop Alice does not approve of ‘showgirls in dog collars.’

Determined to prove the Bishop wrong, she sets about warming her house – who cares if it smells of horse! There is the crochet club, jumble sale, and soup run to organise. And this year, the church bells will ring, no matter what threats are made. Even more so, the newly formed choir will spread a little joy this Christmas, even though they can’t sing – yet! And with a little help from Phil, her bassist, this year could be full of magic.

However, she has a fight on her hands as the townies out in Knob Hill – she must stop calling it that, are trying to stop her from ringing her bells. When Krystal with a K decides to do some volunteer work, Dolores sets out to see just how committed she really is.

Up to her ears in granny squares and squawking choristers, Dolores is revving up for Christmas, yet a deeper darker secret is beginning to emerge!

A secret that could blow the whole parish apart and put Dolores in danger.

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Those flying to Madeira and Porto Santo should be aware of the rules currently in force, as well as those that will come into force as of the 1st of July. To simplify ‘life’ for travellers, IASAÚDE has made a short video.

Please note, that until the 1st of July, mandatory quarantine remains in effect. This has however, been reduced to seven days. Those passengers travelling with a negative Covid-19 test, taken 72 hours before disembarking, will be allowed to travel to their final destination.

From the 1st of July, anyone travelling without a negative Covid-19 test will be tested at either airport.

As Madeira and Porto Santo are both considered ‘safe destinations’ I would like to advise all travellers to have their Covid-19 tests in their country of origin, to ensure that the islands remain ‘safe’ for both citizens and visitors to the islands for now and for the future.

The video is linked below, although in Portuguese it is easy to follow.

https://youtu.be/3ldeLZwYvls