Omicron cases in Portugal: 20% now, 50% by Christmas and 80% by January 31
The Omicron variant is rapidly becoming predominant in Portugal – as it is throughout Europe. Health minister Marta Temido, flanked by Baltazar Nunes and João Paulo Gomes – two of
Virologist classifies Omicron as benign: Portuguese population “well prepared” to face it
Portuguese virologist Pedro Simas has been explaining why he believes the Portuguese have nothing to fear from Omicron, due to the country’s stellar level of vaccination coverage. While today’s Council
PM warns says ‘4th dose coming in spring’: Covid restrictions to be reinforced in January
In Brussels for a Council of Europe expected to discuss the possibility of vaccine mandates across the bloc, PM António Costa has stressed that Covid measures and restrictions currently in
Covid Portugal: Another appeal to “look at hospitalisation and deaths, not cases’
Expresso today gives space to one of its regular commentators to ‘give the other side’ of what is happening in the pandemic. So little space is generally given by the
Omicron in Portugal: “strong indications” of community transmission
Portugal’s leading public health institute INSA has announced there are strong indications the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 is already in community transmission. With the World Health Organisation saying Omicron is
Portimão to open new vaccination centre at local fairground
Portimão Mayor Isilda Gomes has announced the opening of a new vaccination centre at the town’s fairground (Parque de Exposições e Feiras). The news came as the mayor addressed local
Pediatric specialist refutes notion that unvaccinated children do not face discrimination in Portugal – and explains why current vaccines may be completely unnecessary
Pediatric intensive care specialist Dr Francisco Abecasis has refuted the notion that unvaccinated children do not face discrimination in Portugal. Talking on SIC television news, he claims his own unvaccinated
Albufeira offers free Covid-19 antigen tests for locals
Albufeira Council has announced that residents living within the borough will be able to carry out free Covid-19 antigen tests on the eve of this month’s holidays and on Fridays
ASAE ‘suspends’ 11 bars and discotheques; passes 53 fines, in swoop to ensure pandemic rules are being observed
Various hospitality businesses the length and breadth of the country were targeted on Friday night as ASAE (health and food safety agency) conducted swoops to ensure pandemic rules are being
Pressure on intensive care beds mounts: Algarve “exceeds limits”
Headlines today flag further alerts over increasing pressure on hospitals due to Covid-19. SIC reports that there are 11% more patients in intensive care this week than last, and that