A resolution published in the Official Journal of the Region (JORAM) reads that "the readjusted measures to control and contain the Covid-19 pandemic, in accordance with the need, adequacy and indispensability of the defense of public health, will remain in force from midnight, the 9th of March until 23:59 on the 15th of March 2021."
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In an interview, Herberto Jesus, who became the Director for Regional Health in November 2020, said that from the first hour of his appointment he has dedicated himself to the fight against the coronavirus. “It has been a mind-boggling trip,” he admits. “It has been a very intense, and I am totally committed to fighting the battle against Covid.”
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This morning, the Association of Commerce, and Industry in Funchal (ACIF), outlined an extremely 'black' scenario for the hotel sector in Madeira, and as such, demands that it be allowed to actively participate in the revision of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) before it is sent to Brussels.
Political Party, Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP) has confirmed that they will meet on Monday, the 8th of March in Porto Santo, to finalise the Madeira - Porto Santo Air Mobility document. In their statement, Élvio Sousa, spokesperson for the initiative and Parliamentary Leader of the JPP said:
The mega yacht Kismet, described as the most luxurious yacht on the planet arrived from the Caribbean this morning, and docked temporarily in Funchal harbour as it stocked up on essential items before sailing to Germany.
The President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque has said that this year the Madeira Wine Rally may not go ahead. At the moment, the governments goal is to have 70% of the population vaccinated by the end of the summer, which will allow certain events, such as the Flower Festival to go ahead in September.
Lisbon, Porto, Faro, Madeira and Ponta Delgada Airports were distinguished by International Airport Organisation, ACI Europe, for "Best Airport" and "Best Hygiene Measures."
Ashlie McIvor, a 25-year-old Scottish researcher, is studying the impact of ocean rubbish and its effect on the waters around Madeira and its marine life.
The President of the Regional Government visited an organic agricultural production centre in Santo António, Funchal, this weekend.
Yesterday was a day of celebration, as the two surviving Covid-19 patients, who were flown to Madeira at the end of January are now back in Lisbon.
A further batch of 5,850 Pfizer arrived yesterday on a TAP flight. The vaccines are currently stored at an airport warehouse, and will be transported under Public Security Police (PSP) guard to the the Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital tomorrow morning.
Due to the pandemic situation in many of Madeira's tourism markets, and the fact that the role out of the vaccine has been slower than anticipated, the Regional Government |(RG) has decided to postpone this year’s Flower Festival and cancel the Festival of the Atlantic.
So far, home delivery catering establishments can deliver meals up until 10 pm, Monday through Friday, and until 5 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Today, the Governing Council must approve the motion to allow for the extension of home delivery meals until 10 pm seven days a week.
Yesterday, 24th of February, members of the Regional Government participated in a meeting convened by the Assistant Secretary of State and Communications to discuss the need for new equipment to be purchased and installed to improve operating conditions at Madeira's International Airport - Cristiano Ronaldo.