At midday tomorrow, the 7th of April, tourism company TRUESPIRIT will receive their 'Madeira Safe to Discover' certificate.
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Miguel Albuquerque admitted to journalists today, that as part of the Regional Governments plan to combat the pandemic, sniffer dogs may be used at the airport to detect passengers infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The idea he said, is still embryonic but would provide a cost effective, workable solution.
The Regional Agency for Energy and Environment of the Autonomous Region of Madeira (AREAM), has developed a new App called PICK UP & RIDE, which aims to reduce traffic congestion around schools, while allowing for parents and guardians to safely collect their their children without causing chaos on the roads
The mandatory second test for Porto Santo residents who return from travelling to Madeira, continues to be criticised.
Following the announcement of the suspension of UBER's activity in Madeira, a petition has been created to review and amend the Proposed Regional Legislative Decree ‘Adaptation to the Autonomous Region of Madeira Law No. 45/2018,’ dated the 10th of August, which establishes the legal regime for the activity of individual and remunerated passenger transport vehicles that are not listed on an electronic platform.
The Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA), placed Madeira and Porto Santo under a yellow alert this morning due to periods of heavy rain which may be accompanied by thunderstorms.
Victor Prior, the Regional Delegate of the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA), has issued a statement, saying that bad weather will affect the island again from Wednesday, although he was quick to point out that the weather conditions will not be as severe as last weekend.
The clean-up operation in Estrada Monumental has begun, as people start cleaning up yesterday's and this mornings storm damage to commercial establishments, carparks, houses and apartment blocks.
Although reports contradict themselves, whether the person lost on Levada do Serra do Faial in Camacha was in fact a man or a boy, he was found last night suffering from hypothermia by the rescue teams of the Sapadores de Santa Cruz Fire Brigade and the Forest Police.
According to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA), Madeira and Porto Santo have been placed under a yellow warning until 9.00 am Sunday due to rain (sometimes heavy), thunder and strong winds, which have already reached gusts of up to 108 km/per hour.
A statement made by the PSP confirms that as part of the 'Easter at Home' campaign, there will be an increased police presence up until the 5th of April.
Domestic and national markets have saved some of Madeira's hotels from derisory low occupancy rates. But while Funchal's hotel reservation rate is around 30%, there are some hotels located in other parts of the island registering bookings of over 80%.
Finally a bit of good news, German airline Condor has announced that they will resume flying from Dusseldorf to Madeira from Saturday the 27th of March as part of their Easter operational programme.
The President of the Regional Government admitted today that in order to contain the pandemic he is considering the possibility of maintaining the current curfew beyond Easter.
It was announced in the Daily Telegraph this morning that the UK has extended its travel ban until July, in order to prevent a third wave of the SARS-Cov-19 virus.