The new mask wearing law is creating palpitations throughout the tourism sector, and tourism agency 'Trans Madeira' alerted local newspaper JM advising them that the “unclear and poorly communicated” mandatory use of the mask in open public spaces is already having a detrimental affect on the island's precarious tourism market.
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The mandatory use mask wearing in all public spaces came into force at midnight last night, coinciding with the Regional Governments (RG) extension of a 'State of Calamity,' which will remain in force until the 31st of August.
In a statement the President of Madeira, Miguel Albuquerque, stated that he understands that wearing a mask "is boring," but considers their use is essential as part of the drive to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
The former President of the Regional Government, Alberto João Jardim, expressed through his Twitter account his reservations regarding the mandatory wearing of masks on public roads from the 1st of August.
Following the Regional Government's compulsory mask wearing decision yesterday, the 28th of July, the coalition government has once again reiterated that masks must be worn in all public spaces from the 1st of August, including streets, beaches and mountain areas.
CTT and CTT online are now selling the new MOxAdTech masks; the first to successfully eliminate 99% of coronavirus particles in tests carried out by the João Lobo Antunes Institute of Molecular Medicine (iMM), making them the first textile mask capable of inactivating the virus.
Although as yet there are no figures to support his thesis, economist and hotelier André Barreto, believes at least 50% of companies in Madeira linked to the hotel and tourism sectors will close due to the pandemic.
According to RTP-Madeira the Regional Government has confirmed that the 'Allegorical Flower Parade,' scheduled for the 6th of September has been cancelled, however, the government has confirmed that the rest of the flower festival programme will remain as scheduled, including the Wall of Hope, flower exhibitions and concerts.
To ensure the safety and well-being of everyone, MadeiraShopping has implemented a new technological solution that allows for all the escalator and moving walkway handrails to be quickly and effectively disinfected.
The first textile and reusable face mask with a proven ability to neutralise the coronavirus has been created in Portugal, in a joint business, academic and scientific venture.
In a news splash across TV124, Cristiano Ronaldo showed off his new five million euro yacht with girlfriend Georgina Rodríguez.
While visiting the new Vila Baleira Funchal Hotel, the President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque confirmed that mask wearing could become mandatory for all who use the islands' public roads.
Last night (16/07) a Pingo Doce security guard in Câmara de Lobos, was attacked by an alleged drug addict. The situation arose when the security guard asked the man to put on his mask before entering the supermarket. However, the man reacted violently and started slashing at the security guard…
MadeiraShopping, who are managed by Sonae Sierra, and through its partnership with SGS (a world leader in inspection, verification, testing and certification, whose head office is in Geneva), has implemented a series of health and hygiene procedures, guaranteeing the continued safety and well-being of its visitors, tenants, suppliers and employees.