The Regional Government will meet with Health officials this weekend, and on Monday decide whether any of the current restrictions in force can be eased, these are believed to include the curfew, sport and cultural activities.
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This morning, the President of Madeira, Miguel Albuquerque confirmed that Madeira expects to receive 45,000 Pfizer vaccines in May.
he President of the Regional Government admitted today that the restrictive measures used to contain the pandemic could be eased as of next Monday, as numbers have stabilised. However, this all depends on how the number of cases evolve over the coming week.
The Funchal City Council (CMF) has announced that the Funchal Ecological Park now has a new 2.2 km walking route between Ribeira das Cales and Levada do Barreiro.
As of tomorrow, the 20th of April, the region's micro and small businesses, including maritime-tourism companies, hairdressers, general commerce, restaurants, and other businesses will be able to apply for financial aid from a new 5.2 million bailout package.
European legislation is preparing a set of new measures regarding vehicle safety, which will revolutionise the car industry. Once legislation is passed, all new cars will be installed with an alcohol metre and an immobiliser, to prevent the car from starting if the driver is over the legal limit.
Alongside the breast cancer screening for all woman aged between 45 and 69 years of age, SESARAM will soon start testing for HPV (Human Papilloma Virus), a common virus which can cause cervical cancer in some women.
The autopsy of the dead Monk Seal was performed at the Museu da Baleia, Caniçal this afternoon.
The Vice-President of the Regional Government (RG), Pedro Calado, tentatively admitted today that the restrictive measures imposed in the RG could be eased from next week.
As of tomorrow, the 19th of April, the 2021 Census begins.
Just to ensure that everyone is aware, the current curfew conditions have been extended until the 26th of April. This is to allow the Regional Government to assess any sudden peaks in the number of daily active cases due to the return of face-to-face classes.
As Miguel Albuquerque, the President of the Regional Government, stated last weekend, Madeira will undergo a massive and free Covid testing programme, and today, the Secretary for Health and Civil Protection, Pedro Ramos, confirmed that the testing will start on the 26th of April.
The Regional Secretary for Health and Civil Protection, Pedro Ramos, announced this morning that a further 17,500 Pfizer vaccines will arrive in Madeira on Monday the 19th of April.