Over-65s to receive Covid boosters before Christmas; DGS confirms purchase of ‘miracle’ antivirals
DGS health authorities have given a press conference this morning, plotting the way forwards in terms of vaccinations and booster jabs. The bottom line is that all citizens over the
Specialists warn of 5th Covid wave in Portugal, saying even younger generations need boosters
Specialists in Portugal are being credited today with “admitting” that Portugal is on the cusp of a 5th Covid wave. The message powering across the media is that even younger
“Bring back the admiral”, exhorts GP as Portugal’s vaccination process deteriorates
For days now national media has been alluding to ‘total confusion’ returning to Portugal’s vaccination process. Just weeks since the task-force led by vice-admiral Henrique Gouveia e Melo was ‘disbanded’
Portuguese municipalities at “high” or “very high” risk of infection increase to 29
Very much along lines certain experts have been trying to warn, the virus situation in Portugal is slowly changing for the worse in spite of the country’s exceptional vaccination record.
Portugal reaffirmed as “one of Europe’s few safe destinations” for travel over Christmas
Europe’s centre for disease control (ECDC) is reported to be suggesting that “everyone avoids unnecessary journeys over the Christmas period”. A story appearing online last night and covered in overall
EMA tells Member States they can make experimental Covid pill available for emergency use
A new antiviral ‘wonder pill’ for people who have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 and are at risk of developing serious disease has been given emergency use approval today by the
Portugal has ‘changed for the better’ during Covid, says tourism boss
In London for key tourism fair World Travel Market this week, tourism boss Luís Araújo has vowed that Portugal is emerging from the pandemic with a much clearer picture of
Portugal: one of safest places in Europe this winter, says Covid surveillance boss
Portugal will be one of the two safest places in Europe this winter as a new Covid wave unfolds, the director of surveillance at the European Centre of Disease Control
Covid-19: Government extends State of Alert to November 30
Portugal’s government – albeit in technical limbo – has extended the State of Alert the country is in due to the “increase in incidence” of SARS-CoV-2 infections. Notwithstanding – and
Parents of toddlers call for fewer Covid restrictions – and less coercion – in Portugal’s crèches
The pressure has been building for weeks now. Parents of toddlers in the nation’s crèches are desperate to see their children ‘free to play again’. At a point when everyday