The PS-Madeira Parliamentary Group (Socialist Party) said that it is concerned with the tourist situation in the Region, not only at the present moment, but also in the coming months, as they believe that the recovery announced by the Regional Government is not taking place.
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Data from the report released this week, just days away from the World AIDS Day (1st of December), indicate that the percentage of late diagnoses in the Region reduced from 66.7% in 2018 to 50.0% in 2019.
Many will have noticed that the lights around Funchal are already undergoing their testing phase. One of this year's new innovative attractions is a 80 metre video screen, that has been set up on the pier in Funchal. The screen, shaped in the form of a tunnel, contains more than a million pixels which light up as people pass through.
While speaking at the Madeira Days conference, the President of the Regional Parliament, José Manuel Rodrigues, reminded his audience that the effects of the pandemic will have “serious consequences” for the health of the islands population. He added that “mental health and psychological support services have to be reinforced to meet this new reality which sees no sign of improving until the end of 2021.
Data from the Regional Statistics Directorate indicates that although 91% of Madeiran companies intend to keep their staff on until the end of the year, 9% have said that they will probably dismiss staff before the 31st of December.
According to experts, the impact of vaccinations against the new coronavirus is not expected to be felt in Portugal and the rest of the world before the end of 2021, even if the first immunisations take place at the beginning of the year.
This year like many Portuguese, Father Christmas is teleworking so that he can stay in touch with everyone who needs a little magic at this time. And with the help of technology, he has said that of the island's children many have asked him to make the “bug” (Covid-19) disappear.
With the worsening weather conditions, the Madeira archipelago is under orange warning for sea agitation, strong winds and rain due to storm 'Clement,' said the Regional Civil Protection Service, warning that the effects of the storm will continue until Wednesday.
This week the Regional Government introduced a new set of measures to ensure the protection of Madeira's resident population, and all those who visit the island. These measures came into force yesterday, the 27th of November and will remain in effect until 23:59 on the 11th of December.
The task-force created by the Government to coordinate the entire vaccination plan against Covid-19, from vaccination strategy to the logistical operation of storage, distribution and administration of vaccines, has been given 30 days to create a master plan.
Food Banks Against Hunger (Os Bancos Alimentares Contra a Fome) have issued a plea asking everyone to contribute to their food collection campaign, which is being held from today until the 13th of December.
Well-known Compadre Jodé is the protagonist of a video, which aims to raise public awareness of the importance of social distancing and compliance with Covid-19 health and safety regulations.
Snow may have arrived early, but with little Christmas cheer to look forward to this year, NAMINHATERRA TV channel is currently giving everyone a little taste of Christmas by taking live images of the snow in Pico do Areeiro and accompanying them with Christmas melodies.