The epidemiological bulletin issued by IASaúde maintains that there are currently only two active cases of Covid-19 in Madeira, contrary to what has been reported in the DGS Epidemiological bulletin today.
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Vespas Nightclub and discotheque has called for a return to normality, claiming that the "confinement period" is over.
The president of the Regional Civil Protection Service of Madeira, Captain José Dias, today defended his views that the way forward in the fight against fires in the archipelago is the provision of an aerial firefighting capability, comprising a helicopter, support teams and equipment, throughout the year. Defending his decision he said "the POCIF (Implementation of the Operational Plan for Combating Forest Fires) helicopter has been a major asset since arriving in Madeira.
The Regional Secretary for Health and Civil Protection, Pedro Ramos, admits that Madeira may experience some setbacks when the island opens its doors to tourism on the 1st of July.
The President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, and other government officials recently visited new Covid-19 Screening and Surveillance Unit at Madeira International Airport - Cristiano Ronaldo.
Mário Jorge, better known as 'Pombo' was last seen in Caniçal at 8.30 pm on Friday the 19th of June, wearing a red shirt and blue shorts.
The Regional Government of Madeira has announced its intention of extending the island's 'State of Calamity' until the 31st of July 2020 to ensure that the island and its inhabitants remain protected.
The mainland government came under further criticism from the President of Madeira, Miguel Albuquerque, this week for their failure to control the continued outbreaks of Covid-19 in some of the poorest regions of Lisbon, saying that he considers the recent increase in cases in Portugal is due to the lack of control by health units and “right decisions” by the national government.
It was a bull earlier in the week that caused a commotion, and today, a cow was seen strolling along the streets of Funchal, namely, at the Praça da ASSICOM roundabout on Estrada Monumental, causing both consternation and concern to pedestrians and motorists alike. Apparently, the cow comes from Areeiro, São Martinho.
Following the discovery of a contaminated well in the basement of the deactivated Madeira Electricity Company (EEM) Thermal Power Plant, the CDU-Madeira announced that they will request a parliamentary hearing on this matter which will require the attendance of the former President of the Regional Government.
Access to the pedestrian path of Levada dos Balcões at Ribeiro Frio is closed as Águas e Residuos da Madeira (ARM ) are working on the areas water distribution network.
The Regional Civil Protection Service has placed Madeira under an orange alert for heavy rain from 3 pm to 9 pm tomorrow, the 17th of June.
Turismo de Portugal continues with online training actions for the Clean & Safe” Seal. This initiative is aimed at Tourist Enterprises, Local Lodging Accommodations, as well as Tourism and Travel Agencies that want to know the control measures for cleaning, hygiene and basic COVID-19 prevention. Registration is certified and free…