Chinese relatives of the first victims of Covid-19 are being pressurised by the Chinese authorities into not talking to any World Health Organisation (WHO) researchers who are currently in Wuhan as part of an investigation into the origin of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
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Tempers became frayed during a parliamentary hearing this morning, as Communist Party Deputy, Ricardo Lume, categorically stated that 'Health is not just about Covid!' And that from conversations he'd had with various heads of health departments and specialists, he was astounded and alarmed at the lack of support and dedication being offered to other health modalities such as cardiology.
The Eventual Inquiry Commission on 'The Public Service Concession Contract" called “Administration and Exploration of the Madeira Free Zone (MFZ) or International Business Centre of Madeira (IBIC)" and the acquisition of share capital of "Sociedade de Desenvolvimento da Madeira, SA," today unanimously approved the methodology by which the commission will hear evidence from four witnesses.
The Funchal City Council (CMF) has invested approximately €106,000 in deforestation, clearing, maintenance and recovery of the walking routes under the municipality's care. According to the Mayor of Funchal, Miguel Silva Gouveia, the objective of these works, which will take place periodically throughout the year, is in direct support of the cleanliness and safety of the the majority of paths that are part of the Funchal Ecological Park walking network. In addition, firebreaks and water drainage networks will be managed and maintained to protect the park.
The Municipality of Santa Cruz is currently supporting 72 families that are in quarantine or recovering from Covid-19, as part of the support programme for monitoring families who have been seriously affected by the virus within the municipality.
The president of PS Madeira, Paulo Cafôfo congratulated Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa on his re-election as President of the Republic, saying that the 'Portuguese had 'chosen stability above all else.'
Today, the Regional Secretary for Health and Civil Protection, Pedro Ramos, predicted that Madeira will receive 17,500 vaccines in February and a further 17,500 in March. However, he admitted that the first vaccination phase, which they hoped would be concluded by the end of May, may have to be postponed due to delivery constraints!
'No more, no less! That's where we are at the moment!' Pedro Ramos announced this evening when he was asked by journalists about any new measures that may be introduced to help combat the spread of Covid-19.
A testing oversight allowed a male Covid sufferer to go undetected for two days, and it was only after he asked for help as a non-Covid patient that the original communication failure was detected.
A major road collapse occurred on Tuesday evening on the road connecting Estreito da Calheta and Jardim do Mar.
The Regional Government may decide to prohibit people from consuming alcoholic beverages while standing at the bar, as a way of controlling and disciplining both patrons and bar owners during the pandemic. This will be one of the new rules to be discussed tomorrow during the Government Council Meeting.
The estimated cost of the Christmas Day storm, in terms of damage, is in the region of €40.6 million.
Eduardo Jesus, the Regional Secretary for Tourism and Culture, said today that digital nomads have become an an international trend, and that the pandemic has created a different culture, that is, people want stay and work in countries where they feel safe.
The Regional Directorate of Health and Health Services of the Autonomous Region of Madeira (DRS), today reminded everyone that the Covid-19, Psychological Support Helpline is available to all those who need to talk, especially as the pandemic has created profound upheaval in people's lives, family and work situations.