Just to confirm, the Regional Secretary for Tourism and Culture has announced that there will be no entertainment or local events for carnival this year, and this includes Carnival Day (16th of February). However, it is expected that many of the island's museums will be celebrating the day in their own quiet way.
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The complete cessation of the Monte Toboggans has had a detrimental affect on both staff and their families. In an attempt to reverse the situation a company spokesperson has confirmed that they will be operational from the 15th of February.
The President of the Regional Government has just announced that throughout next week (carnival week), there will be a mandatory curfew of 6 pm, with all commercial establishments closing at 5 pm. However, this will only be confirmed on Thursday after the Government Council Meeting.
Today’s Covid-19 figures as per JM-Madeira. Number of New Cases: 83 (Most of which are local transmissions connected with known transmission chains). Recovered Cases: 72 (Total of recovered cases so far – 4,022) Deaths: 1 (An 80-year-old woman, no further information provided.) Total deaths to date: 55 Please note, that…
Workers from the Regional Directorate for Roads today installed an iron barrier across the road connecting Poiso and Pico do Areeiro, in order to prevent people driving up into the mountains during bad weather conditions, i.e. snow. Obviously, the barrier will be raised during normal - good weather, and its installation will enable the police and Forestry police to make more effective use of their resources.
The President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, has accepted an invitation for the Mayor of Santana, Dinarte Fernandes, to visit the parish when it is safe to travel. On hearing the news, the Mayor said "it is, in fact, a source of pride. Above all, it provides an opportunity for us to discuss the various aspects of the parish, as well as feel that we are valued by the Republic of Portugal."
According to a statement from DECO, everyone who agrees with their automatic IRS refund proposal will receive their money much sooner than in previous years. This covers taxpayers covered by the automatic IRS system and who are not required to submit an IRS declaration.
The Ordem dos Farmacêuticos has confirmed that last weekend that staff from 50 Madeiran pharmacies received their first vaccination against Covid-19.
Daily Covid-19 figures as per JM-Madeira
Today's Covid-19 Figures as per JM-Madeira.
Public Security Police (PSP) agents had to enforce the 5.00 pm curfew closing rules to several bars and commercial establishments in Garajau this evening. The problem was that many of the bars and restaurants still had a lot of customers, which made it difficult for them to comply with the closing time.
The Regional Secretary for Health, Pedro Ramos stated yesterday that 10% of the regions population will be vaccinated by the end of March as 51,255 vaccines are expected to arrive in the near future!
The Regional Secretary of Health, Pedro Ramos, has confirmed that from next week two new groups of people will receive their initial Covid-19 vaccination. In addition, to the groups that are already being vaccinated, people aged 80 and over and those aged 50 and over and who suffer from chronic illnesses will join the programme from the 8th of February.
Daily Covid-19 information JM-Madeira
The region woke up to a further covering of snow this morning, which has forced the closure of two roads in the municipality of Calheta. These are, Estrada Rochão, in Arco da Calheta, which provides access to Paul da Serra and Estrada do Fonte do Bispo.