SIC outlines ‘political decisions that lie ahead’ over possibility of step back in Portugal’s deconfinement
Following a pithy editorial in Correio da Manhã last week (click here), SIC television news has run with the news that Portugal may not be able to reopen as planned
Covid-19 specialist receives €385,000 from big pharma, says Expresso
This is the gist of a story appearing in Portugal’s mainstream after being denounced over three months ago over social media: the nation’s pandemic experts can – and do –
Mass-testing to go forwards throughout schools community
The ministry of education has announced that “testing for Covid-19 directed at the school community” (meaning public and private institutions) will start in September and continue on into October. The
“Re-open discos!” Exhausted residents and businesses in Lisbon’s Bairro Alto send out appeal
“Re-open discos!” It is no longer just the disco owners and managers themselves pleading with authorities to reopen this seemingly forgotten sector of Portuguese society. Exhausted residents and businesses in
Portuguese movement presents ‘Class Action’ calling for halt to Covid vaccinations for the under-18s
On the same day that suspended magistrate Rui Castro presented an official complaint against Portugal’s political class – citing ‘crimes against humanity’ when it comes to the government’s Covid response
Portugal’s best-selling tabloid puts Covid numbers into sharp perspective
In the wake of congratulatory texts on the pace of Portugal’s vaccination roll-out, the country’s best-selling tabloid has carried a thought-provoking column, comparing the virus situation as of yesterday’s official
Delta variant represents 100% of Portugal’s virus infections – and mRNA vaccines are ‘least effective’ at tackling it
This is the conclusion of a new study coming out of Portugal’s public health institute Dr Ricardo Jorge. It should be of no surprise to authorities here, given that studies
Restaurateurs call for end to weekend obligation to present vaccine certificates/ negative tests
Restaurateurs are calling for an end to the rule for clients to present vaccine certificates or negative tests in order to be able to eat inside at weekends and Bank
120,000 teens line-up to receive Covid vaccines on Portugal’s first weekend of mass youth inoculations
Portugal’s first weekend of inoculating the youngest members of society so far deemed eligible for Covid vaccines saw 120.000 12-15 year olds line up to receive their shots. Vaccine task
Weekend vaccination drive sees 155,000 teens aged 16-17 receive Covid-19 jab
Around 155,000 youngsters aged 16 and 17 received their first jab of the Covid-19 vaccine last weekend, Portugal’s vaccination task force coordinator announced. This means that 80% of Portugal’s eligible