Alongside the breast cancer screening for all woman aged between 45 and 69 years of age, SESARAM will soon start testing for HPV (Human Papilloma Virus), a common virus which can cause cervical cancer in some women.
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The autopsy of the dead Monk Seal was performed at the Museu da Baleia, Caniçal this afternoon.
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.
A dead female fur seal, found on the Desertas Grande has been transported back to Madeira. As the reason for its death is unknown, an autopsy will be carried out by the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN).
As Miguel Albuquerque, the President of the Regional Government, stated last weekend, Madeira will undergo a massive and free Covid testing programme, and today, the Secretary for Health and Civil Protection, Pedro Ramos, confirmed that the testing will start on the 26th of April.
Tomorrow, the French NGO - School Ship, 'Kraken' which has 30 volunteers onboard, leaves Madeira and sets sail for Porto Santo where its crew will carry out various environmental awareness activities, such as, marine litter collection with other environmental groups and local schools as part of a Regional Youth Directorate initiative until the 22nd of April.
The Regional Secretary for Health and Civil Protection, Pedro Ramos, announced this morning that a further 17,500 Pfizer vaccines will arrive in Madeira on Monday the 19th of April.
Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP), party representatives, Paulo Alves warned this morning of the lack of mental health professionals in the Region.
The President of the Legislative Assembly of Madeira, José Manuel Rodrigues, held an meeting with the director of TáxisRAM - Association of Taxis today.
The Regional Government remains confident that it will achieve it's 70% vaccination target by September.