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Please Wear Your Mask

The Portuguese Lung Foundation has defended the extension of mask wearing in all public places, even if they are outside, to combat the pandemic, and “strongly” advise health authorities to take precautionary action.

4,000 And Counting

As of 7 pm this evening 4,000 people had signed the petition against the use of mandatory face masks in all public spaces, which is due to come into force this Saturday, the 1st of August.

Flower Festival Parade Cancelled – Or Perhaps Not!

According to RTP-Madeira the Regional Government has confirmed that the 'Allegorical Flower Parade,' scheduled for the 6th of September has been cancelled, however, the government has confirmed that the rest of the flower festival programme will remain as scheduled, including the Wall of Hope, flower exhibitions and concerts. 

Children Warn of Abandoned Mask Dangers

To mark 'Ocean Day' and despite being in lock down, local Caniço Primary school and the Junta de Freguesia challenged youngsters during May and June to create posters to raise awareness among the population about the risks to public health, nature and marine life that discarded disposable personal protective equipment, such as masks, gloves and wipes, has on the environment.  In addition the children wanted to highlight the use of reusable masks, in order to produce less waste.

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