While the President of the Regional Government considers that the majority of bars and commercial establishments are obeying Covid-19 rulings, there have been a significant amount of complaints from people living outside the capital stating that bars are not complying with new closing hours, social distancing and/or hygiene regulations.
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When questioned by reporters if Madeira's schools would close early for the Christmas holidays, the President, Miguel Albuquerque said that it would be “counterproductive” since Madeira's schools are “scrupulously complying” with the measures issued by the Regional Director of Health.
The Madeira delegation of the Portuguese Association of Disabled Persons will meet this Friday with the Regional Command of the Public Security Police (PSP), to discuss ways to ensure that reserved disabled parking is not abused by other motorists.
Businesswoman Cristina Pedra presented a bleak picture at the PS-Madeira Studies Office conference 'Responding to the Present, Preparing for the Future.'
Over the weekend a Social Security Institute of Madeira (ISSM) Administrative Service employee tested positive for Covid.
During a press conference, political party Juntos Pela Povo (JPP) expressed their disapproval with the Regional Governments current arrangements when dealing with visitors who test Covid-19 positive on arrival.
The Judiciary Police in conjunction with the Criminal Investigation Department of Madeira, have detained a 47-year-old male CTT employee for embezzlement, falsification of documents and violation of correspondence.
When questioned about the upcoming Christmas festivities, Miguel Albuquerque categorically stated this morning that “Market Night as we know it, will not take place!”
The Regional Secretary for Education has confirmed the closure of the 'O Principezinho' kindergarten in Caniço, as a second child has tested Covid positive.
Twenty-four students are to undergo PCR testing at local 2nd and 3rd Cycle Caniço School, who activated its Covid-19 contingency plans after a 8th grade student tested positive for Covid.
Ten new CCTV cameras are to be installed in Funchal.
Further to the President's press conference this morning. The new rules and regulations are as follows:
During a visit to a school in Caniço, the President of the Regional Government was asked whether nightclubs would be forced to close again. However, Miguel Albuquerque refused to be drawn into the debate saying that he will announce the new restrictive measures himself tomorrow from Quinta Vigia.
According to media outlet JN, Società Foggiana, one of the "most brutal and violent Italian mafias," laundered 16 million euros through two companies based in Madeira, through a scheme that allowed Società Foggiana to benefit from European Union Community Funds intended to support rural development.