One of the major headlines today was that 92% of the Madeiran population has decided not to come forward and receive their Covid-19 booster vaccination.
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Madeira is the third region of the country with the highest Sars-CoV-2 transmissibility index (Rt).
The Regional Director of Health confirmed that taking into account the vaccination rate, and the fact that transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus is under control, this year's Christmas festivities should return to normal, and not be constrained by any restrictions.
In August, Madeira recorded a total of 1,741 confirmed cases of Covid-19, and thirteen SARS-CoV-2 virus related deaths.
Madeira recorded 14,730 cases of covid-19 in June, 6,558 more than in May, bringing the daily average at around 491 cases per day.
Today, during the Governing Council meeting at Quinta Vigia, those present approved the continued use of masks in all indoor spaces as a way of promoting and safeguarding public health. The current situation will remain in place until 23:59 on the 14th of May 2022.
The hospitalisation bulletin issued today by SESARAM confirms another Covid-19 death, bringing the total number of deaths in the region since the pandemic began to 180.
The Regional Secretary for Health and Civil Protection, Pedro Ramos reaffirmed today, that all those who have been vaccinated can take part in sporting activities and competitions.
The Regional Secretary for Health and Civil Protection, Pedro Ramos, announced earlier this afternoon the new pandemic containment measures that came into force at 00:01 this morning.
The Casa do Povo of Câmara de Lobos in conjunction with the Arriaga clinic has opened a new SARS-CoV-2 testing centre.
The president of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque, assured protesters and the general public today that his government will not backdown on any of the recent measures taken to combat the recent upward trend of positive Covid-19 cases.
Due to the current pandemic situation in the Region, a spokesperson for Clínica Arriaga has issued a statement, saying that as a group their testing centres will be open on Sunday's and holidays.
The Regional Secretary for Health and Civil Protection, Pedro Ramos, today rejected that the Delta Plus variant had arrived in Madeira, but said that the situation had to be controlled so that Christmas could be celebrated.
Regional health authorities stated this afternoon that six cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed among MSC Splendida passengers, as part of the mandatory testing of all passengers disembarking at the port of Funchal.
Today, the Regional Government of Madeira launched a new video to raise Covid-19 awareness.