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First Vaccines Will Arrive by 31st December

The initial 9,750 vaccines that have been set aside for Madeira will arrive by the end of the year, and not the first week of January, as originally thought. During a telephone call between the President of Madeira, Miguel Albuquerque and the Prime Minister of Portugal, António Costa, the Portuguese representative confirmed that the first batch of vaccines will arrive in Madeira between the 28th and 29th of this month.

Innovation: Brexit and Online Shopping

The outcome of the transition period for the UK's withdrawal from the European Union is not yet certain. There is so much uncertainty at the moment (the 31st of December 2020 is the date scheduled for the end of the transition), that no one can predict what will happen from the 1st of January 2021, especially in  the circulation of goods between the EU and the UK.

JPP Advocate Cheaper National Tourism

At a meeting this morning, the 'Juntos pelo Povo' (JPP) stressed the need to guarantee measures capable of mitigating the destructive impact of the pandemic on the island's economy. They went on to say that "since the region cannot control or change the macro measures that are being followed, it can, however, consider a mitigation scheme aimed at recovering and maintaining possible tourist market dynamics. It is imperative that extraordinary measures are adopted to complement those in force at the airport." 

Policeman Assaulted While on Duty

A police officer was attacked on Saturday morning at Rua das Fontes, in Funchal, when he and other Rapid Response Brigade officers officially closed a bar that was flouting the new health and safety rules. The bar, which was busy with youngsters was open after midnight and selling alcohol, while its patrons continued to gather in a public space.

UK Restrictions – Severe Impact on Madeira

In a press statement sent to local newspaper, JM-Madeira last night, the Regional Secretary for Tourism and Culture, Eduardo Jesus, said that the restrictions imposed by Portugal on all connections with the United Kingdom will have a strong impact on Madeira, as approximately 21,000 tourists were expected to arrive for the Christmas and End of Year festivities. 

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