The representative of the Republic for Madeira, Ireneu Barreto, and the Bishop of Funchal, D. Nuno Brás are are of the same opinion in that we need to make sacrifices this Christmas, in terms of social distancing, including those closest to us, so that this and future Christmases will be safe.
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Madeira is to receive 206 thousand initial doses of the vaccine.
The Ribeira Brava City Council plans to distribute more than 3,150 masks to all students who attend schools within the municipality as part of their strategy to combat Covid transmissions in local schools.
Due to the pandemic, this year there will not be, as usual, the Christmas get-together for children from Pre-School and 1st Cycle of Basic Education in Calheta. However, Municipality President Carlos Teles, has confirmed that all children in the municipality will receive a Christmas gift.
The President of the Regional Government has confirmed that despite the increasing number of cases of Covid-19 he will not erect a security barrier around Machico, arguing that this measure could only be justified "if there was a lack of control and community transmission." Even so, he said the situation calls for scrupulous compliance with the rules and reaffirmed that strict inspections will be carried out on all bars and restaurants.
Officials have confirmed that more than 10,500 people have contracted brucellosis, an animal disease, in northwest China, after the bacteria 'escaped' from a biopharmaceutical laboratory that produces vaccines for animals. Brucellosis is a disease transmitted by cattle or animal products. It is generally not contagious among humans, but it can cause fever, headache and pains in joints.
Dozens of TAP workers gathered today at the company's facilities in Lisbon to show their discontent with a restructuring plan that "makes blind cuts" and warn that the company will not be able to take advantage of the economic recovery.
The controversy surrounding the International Business Centre of Madeira (IBC) continues to dominate Ana Gomes visit to Madeira in support of her being a candidate for the presidential elections.
The European Commission concluded last week that the Madeira Free Trade Zone (ZFM) regime violated state aid rules, as it included companies that did not contribute to the development of the region, and in view of this Portugal must recover the support provided.
We are going through a critical time and everyone, including young people should be aware of the dangers if we are to avoid serious complications,' warned the President of Madeira, Miguel Albuquerque to journalists, during his visit to local company, Santo Queijo, in Santo da Serra.
The ORAM2021 proposal to reduce the amount of sugar, salt and trans fatty acids in foods has been approved by the Regional Government, under the 'Promotion of Healthy Eating' initiative.
The Minister of Health, Marta Temido said today, ahead of the anticipated President of Portugal's proposed Vaccination Plan press release, that the new Covid-19 vaccines, which may arrive in Portugal as early as January, will be free, optional and administered by the National Health Service (SNS).
The Portuguese Prime Minister, António Costa, will present his Covid-19 national vaccination plan on Thursday the 3rd of December.