The Judiciary Police, in conjunction with the Criminal Investigation Department of Madeira, have arrested a 23-year-old man for child pornography.
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The President of the Regional Government confirmed today that Madeira will remain under a mandatory curfew until Easter Sunday, the 4th of April, (46 days from now). The curfew will be 7 pm on weekdays and 6 pm at the weekend.
The Regional Secretary for Health and Civil Protection has released their February vaccination programme. Currently, the only people eligible for the vaccination are the over 80's and those aged 75 -79 who have health problems. All those who are eligible have been contacted already.
Three establishments, all located on Rua Carreira (Funchal), were targeted by thieves at 4 am this morning. One of the establishments was the Club de Motards da Madeira.
A black and white cat, who has now been named Rafael was found with wires sticking out from his tummy. He was a victim of inhumane cruelty, as someone had deliberately pushed the wires through him, but luckily for Rafael, charity Ajuda a Alimentar Cães managed to rescue him and provide him with emergency veterinary treatment.
Writing on his social media, renown geographer, Raimundo Quintal stated how indignant he is that the Fortim do Faial still remains closed to the general public.
The missing 5,850 Pfizer vaccines arrived in Madeira last night. The vaccines will remain in storage at the airport and will be delivered to the Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital tomorrow morning (15.02)
A car driver ran from the scene of an accident afternoon. Although, many believed that the driver of the other car was trapped, and the emergency services were called, this however, turned out to be false.
According to the Regional Directorate of Health, the two of the three Covid-19 patients who were flown from the Lisbon and Vale do Tejo region, on the 30th of January, and who have been hospitalised at the Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital since then, have recovered. Although, still under hospital care, they have been discharged from the dedicated Covid-19 unit.
Daily Covid-19 figures as per JM. Please note, that governmental figures and those issued by the DGS differ.
According to the Public Security Police (PSP), fraudsters, are pretending to be doctors and asking people to pay for their vaccination. In addition, other members of the public have been told they have a life-threatening disease and need to be vaccinated, and the only way to ensure their safety is to pay for the vaccination upfront
The carnival clampdown continues, as day trippers and picnickers were dismayed to find that a popular picnicking site at Chão da Lagoa has been closed.
Already this week, there have been newspaper reports about the increased number of people now living on the streets of Madeira. Today, photos have been published of a 'couple' who have set up home on the promenade of São Vicente.
An 2.3 magnitude earthquake was recorded last night by the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea, southeast of the Desertas islands at 9.29 pm.