Covid-19 Update 21st October

Tobi Hughes·
Madeira News

Today’s balance sheet – Wednesday – October 21 – regarding covid19 in the autonomous region of Madeira.

2 new cases recovered.

8 new positive cases to report. These are 8 imported cases (4 from the United Kingdom, 2 from the Reg. Norte de Portugal, 1 from Poland and 1 from France).

Among the eight cases recorded in the last 24 hours in the Region, it concerns a resident, a health professional, who, having left the Region, tested positive in the test carried out at the airport. Having followed the recommendations of the health authorities, there are no close contacts to this identified case.

> 15 cases in study.

> Madeira, the only region in the country with 0 deceased for covid-19. We continued to test, to be able to isolate and recover, protecting public health.

> The region now accounts for a cumulative total of 345 confirmed cases, with 109 active cases and 236 recovered.

> There are 109 active cases, of which 101 are imported cases identified in the context of surveillance activities implemented at Madeira Airport and 8 are cases of local transmission.

Daniel Caires – 18h36
#MaisSaudeMaisMadeira
#Identify #Isolate #Recover

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17 Responses

  1. Madeira is really working hard to keep things under control & managing to do so. Which makes the recent story that they will be allowing a cruise ship to dock a bit strange….

  2. So what is the procedure when you enter Madeira. Do you have to get a Covid test done at airport and self isolate then until you get result?

    1. You have the test done at the airport and must then go straight to your accommodation and self isolate until you get your results.
      The first time our results took twelve hours but a month ago they were through in six.

      1. I have posted links on facebook to two online articles that show it is safe to fly if everyone wears masks. People still poo-poo it. Fine, it leaves empty seats for others to use!

        1. TOBI if you passed through Lisbon Airport on way to Funchal would you have to take a Covid test there? Does the person taking the tests have to pay for them. Travelling from Ireland. Asking for a friend?

  4. I have just got back to the uk from Madeira . I felt so safe the whole time . We went for a month , couldn’t stay at the Royal Savoy , so we were in the Savoy Palace . When we heard that our town was in lockdown at home we stayed an extra 2 weeks and changed our flights . The Savoy Palace was spotless and the staff were sanitising tables , chairs , sun loungers etc after every use as were all the restaurants we went to . Bristol Airport was great , QR’s code at table , you order what you want , pay and a waitress brings to your table . Social distancing was in evidence there. When we arrived at Funchal , the airport was amazing . 10 minutes in queue and had tests done at 11.45 am , taxi was booked and took us to hotel , had room service that evening and results came through at 9.45pm .
    Face coverings were worn by the majority in Funchal but walking around on wide pavements outside the main part of town common sense prevailed . Coverings worn at all times in buildings and public areas .
    We went to the Teatro , to the Mad brass group and that was very well organised and enjoyable . Every other seat was sat on , no one directly in front or behind you , there were 4 people a row each side of the aisle . All doors opened , nothing touched , taken to your row , no interval and lasted approx 90 minutes . Went out , a row at a time from the back . Excellent value at €10 .
    We had an amazing time , different but Madeira needs you , and are doing everything possible to ensure your safety . I can’t wait until we can be back again on our beautiful Island . .

  5. Hi looking to travel to Madeira in November and again December. I was wondering if the bars are open very late now ? We stay at the Carlton and go to the No2pub opposite. Are most places open now ? Also are the lights still happening the beginning of December , we so enjoy them.
    Would really appreciate the information.

    Thank you in advance enjoy reading posts
    Valerie

    2. And there will be fireworks for the New Year and possibly 6 cruise ships in the bay.

  6. I read your blog daily and note with some alarm that number arrivals testing positive for Covid seems to be steadily increasing. This is of course not surprising given significant increase in cases on mainland Europe and UK. Has there been any discussion of requiring Covid testing prior to flight departure if Covid numbers continue to increase. This would create some obvious pre-travel testing challenges and documentation requirements that would have to be addressed by travelers and the airlines. That being said it would be better than shutting down tourism if the pandemic worsens, and most importantly it would reduce the number of Covid positive tourists entering Madeira. I have to believe airlines and tourists would adapt if it was the only way to continue travel/business.
    We were in Madeira this past March and it was sad to experience the devaststing impact that effectively quarantining the island had on the economic wellbeing of the people of Madeira. Hopefully history won’t repeat itself and tourism can continue while keeping the people of Madeira safe.
    Hope to see you this winter.

    1. Madeira cannot make tests compulsory at departure from other sovereign countries. I agree the test should me made at departure but there is nothing Madeira can do about that. The EU has been pretty much useless establishing this type of rules as it does not even recommend tests prior to departure.

      1. Rapid tests are being trialled by Lufthansa, I cannot remember where, and Heathrow start trials soon on flights to Italy and Hong Kong. These tests return results in an hour or less.

        Once test systems like this can be rolled out then arrival tests can be scrapped.

        Do not go under the illusion that life can return to “normal” — it never can or will. This virus will be with us for a long time, probably for ever. Even vaccines will only give limited protection.

  8. Planning to have a week in Madeira in mid January but will not book until much nearer my departure.

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