In May, the Funchal City Council (CMF) launched its 'Funchal, Cabaz Vital' initiative, which was designed to support those affected by the pandemic with regular baskets of food and essential goods. By the end of August, the Municipality had delivered 3,110 baskets, representing a municipal investment of around €62,000.
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In August this year, a super computer genetic study of 17,000 Covid samples was analyzed by the Summit Supercomputer which highlighted several interesting details about the way the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome 2, SARS-CoV-2 virus affects our bodies, and with it a new set of potential treatments.
The District Court of Madeira has issued a statement confirming that the public phase of the investigation into the Monte tree tragedy which killed 13 people and injured 49 in 2017, will begin on Monday the 14th of September.
A 29-year-old Portuguese tourist was rescued this afternoon (06.09) at Cais do Sardinha, by the Funchal Maritime Search and Rescue team in conjunction with the Regional Civil Protection Service.
APCANNA - the Portuguese Cannabis Information Association - is organising its first PTMC TALKS- Conversations on Medicinal Cannabis at the Forum Machico Auditorium on Saturday the 5th of September 5 between 10 am and 12:30 pm, with the aim of informing the general public of the therapeutic potential of Cannabis.
Madeiran President, Miguel Albuquerque, has categorically stated that notwithstanding the risks involved Madeira cannot close itself to the outside world.
From Wednesday, the 2nd of September, teachers and other school employees of the regions 1st Cycle Schools will be tested for Covid-19, as part of a precautionary measure coordinated by the Regional Secretary for Education, in conjunction with the Institute of Health Administration, IP-RAM (IA Health.
EasyJet reported today that due to high demand it is continuing to maintain its routes from Lisbon, Porto, Faro and Funchal. This comes after it was announced that more than 50% of Portuguese citizens still want to travel, despite the pandemic.
The Regional Secretary for Tourism, Eduardo Jesus revealed today, that a week after the United Kingdom included Portugal in its 'safe travel corridors,' the number of British tourists to the island grew by 64%.
The Regional Government (RG) will reinforce its communication strategy and contacts with the English Government to clarify its epidemiological situation compared to mainland Portugal, said the Regional Secretary for Culture and Tourism, Eduardo Jesus today.
On the 29th of August, the British press announced that Portugal may be removed from the UK's list of safe countries again.
The parish of Arco de São Jorge has been very proactive in its Covid-19 prevention programmes. Today (29.08) as part of the municipality's # NósLevamosàPorta and # Liga-teaoAmanhã, volunteers have been distributing washable face masks, made from 100% cotton and with TNT filters to members of the community.
The Regional Government has extended the 'State of Calamity,' which expires on the 31st of August for another month.
This week, Front MarFunchal employees swam out and collected rubbish just off the coast of the Lido area. Articles of marine litter included a fish box, pieces of fishing net, bottles and plastic bags.