The President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, said today that the fight against Covid-19 in Portugal "is going well," but asked the population to "continue to help," saying:
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Miguel Albuquerque said today that he not only approves the Republic's decision to decree a 'State of Calaity,' but that it allows for the curfew to continue. He confirmed this by saying:
Public Security Police (PSP) officers have been accused of hiding as they operate speed camera's along Madeira's main arterial roads. Apparently, they have been detected standing on overpasses, behind pillars and even in bushes, waiting to catch unwary and speeding drivers on camera.
Well, with all the hype around mass testing, I decided to go out and give it a try.
The Portuguese Association of People with Special Needs - Associação Sem Limites - in partnership with the Portuguese Association of the Disabled of Madeira, has issued a statement in which it criticises the 2021 Censuses, stating that "among several issues, they have particular concerns on the section relating to disability."
The President of Madeira has announced a new set of measures that will take effect as of tomorrow and next Monday, the 2nd of May.
This morning, The President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque confirmed that private clinics will also be able to offer the free Covid-19 antigen tests.
The PSD parliamentary group today called for the political and civic participation of foreign citizens residing in Madeira in the next municipal elections.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Everything indicates that the bones that were found last Friday in Calheta, are human. As yet the age and sex is unknown, and the Judicial Police (PJ) have asked for a forensic pathologist to assist them in the case.
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.