The new carnival restrictions are:-
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Socialist Party (PS) deputy, Carlos Coelho, recently spoke out at a political party summit categorically stating that the problems concerning the Lugar de Baixo marina have to be resolved, commenting that "this problem has remained unresolved for almost twenty years! Furthermore, the marina impacts on the area both environmentally and visually, and just as importantly it remains a security issue."
Last year the Funchal City Council (CMF) purchased a water detection vehicle, and records released today show that in the last quarter of 2020, two-hundred and twenty non-visible leaks were detected throughout the municipality of Funchal, equating to 13.5 km of water pipes.
The President of the Regional Government announced today that physical exercise outside the home and so-called 'hygienic walks, by this I think he means 'dog walking,' will no longer be allowed after curfew.
The President of the Regional Government has said that for now, the measures to contain the pandemic depend on the evolution of the pandemic situation, and for now, and unlike the situation on the mainland (who will remain in confinement until the 19th of March), the current confinement regulations will remain in place.
Daily Covid-19 figures as per JM Madeira. Please note that figures from the DGS and Regional Government often differ.
The NRP Douro and crew, who have been stationed in Madeira since the 23rd of December 2020, took part in a series of maritime day and night search and rescue exercises alongside the Portuguese Air Force EH-101 helicopter crew this week.
Jet2, the second largest British tour operator, has again suspended all flights until the 15th of April.
Daily Covid-19 figures as per JM-Madeira
Just to confirm, the Regional Secretary for Tourism and Culture has announced that there will be no entertainment or local events for carnival this year, and this includes Carnival Day (16th of February). However, it is expected that many of the island's museums will be celebrating the day in their own quiet way.
The President of the Regional Government has just announced that throughout next week (carnival week), there will be a mandatory curfew of 6 pm, with all commercial establishments closing at 5 pm. However, this will only be confirmed on Thursday after the Government Council Meeting.
Today’s Covid-19 figures as per JM-Madeira. Number of New Cases: 83 (Most of which are local transmissions connected with known transmission chains). Recovered Cases: 72 (Total of recovered cases so far – 4,022) Deaths: 1 (An 80-year-old woman, no further information provided.) Total deaths to date: 55 Please note, that…
Workers from the Regional Directorate for Roads today installed an iron barrier across the road connecting Poiso and Pico do Areeiro, in order to prevent people driving up into the mountains during bad weather conditions, i.e. snow. Obviously, the barrier will be raised during normal - good weather, and its installation will enable the police and Forestry police to make more effective use of their resources.
The President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, has accepted an invitation for the Mayor of Santana, Dinarte Fernandes, to visit the parish when it is safe to travel. On hearing the news, the Mayor said "it is, in fact, a source of pride. Above all, it provides an opportunity for us to discuss the various aspects of the parish, as well as feel that we are valued by the Republic of Portugal."
According to a statement from DECO, everyone who agrees with their automatic IRS refund proposal will receive their money much sooner than in previous years. This covers taxpayers covered by the automatic IRS system and who are not required to submit an IRS declaration.