The note published in the Communities portal begins by mentioning that the evolution of the number of diagnosed cases and the spread of the disease caused by the new coronavirus (Covid-19), over the past few weeks, “recommend the adoption of preventive measures and careful consideration regarding the carrying out of displacements, in especially to the most affected regions “.
In this context, the Government “advises” the realization of “any trip to the Chinese province of Hubei, to different regions of Italy and non-essential trips”, to various places in China, Iran and South Korea, adds the warning from the office of Secretary of State for Communities.
People’s Republic of China, Iran, South Korea (cities of Daegu and Cheongdo and the province of Gyeongsang-buk) are the places mentioned in the note as those to which the Portuguese should also not travel unless they are considered essential trips.
By the end of January, the government had already issued an alert to advise against all non-essential trips to China.
The Italian Prime Minister today announced a ban on entry and exit from Lombardy and 14 other provinces to limit the spread of Covid-19, a move that could affect around 16 million people in cities like Milan, Venice or Parma.
In the communiqué released today on the communities’ portal, Portuguese citizens are also recommended to “consult the Advice to Travelers concerning the destination countries, due to constant local changes in countries whose authorities are implementing additional measures to prohibit entry”.
“Travelers should also carefully follow the recommendations and guidelines published by the Directorate-General for Health, the World Health Organization and the health authorities of the countries of destination, particularly with regard to hygiene measures”, he says.
The office of the Secretary of State for Communities also warns of the fact that in Italy, and due to the measures adopted by that country, “the Embassy of Portugal and the honorary consulates (…), while in operation, may have the their conditioned activities “.
The note reinforces that travelers should inquire with the airlines about the possible cancellation of flights and with the authorities of the destination country as to any entry and circulation restrictions that may have been adopted in response to Covid-19, in especially if the person has made recent trips to affected areas.
In order to facilitate contact with consular posts, in the event of an emergency, the Government also advises travelers “to register their trips in the Travel Registration application.
In cases of proven consular emergency, citizens can contact the Consular Emergency Office by telephone +351 217 929 714 or +351 961 706 472 and by email address [email protected].
“People returning from affected areas should be aware of the appearance of fever, cough and possible breathing difficulties. If these symptoms appear, they should not go to the health services, but call SNS24 (808 24 24 24) and follow the guidelines given to them. As a rule, isolation of people without symptoms is not recommended “, he stresses.
Portugal registers 30 confirmed cases of infection by the coronavirus that causes Covid-19 disease, nine more than those recorded on Saturday, announced today the Directorate-General for Health (DGS).
According to the epidemiological bulletin released today by DGS, there are 57 new suspected cases, out of a total of 281 registered since the beginning of the year, 56 of which are awaiting laboratory results.
The North region continues to lead the number of confirmed cases of infection with the new coronavirus (22, seven more than on Saturday), while Greater Lisbon has six cases (one more).
The first case in the south of the country was confirmed, that of a student at a school in Portimão.
The center of the country continues to record a case, while the Alentejo, Azores and Madeira still have no cases of infection by Covid-19.
All patients with the new coronavirus are hospitalized.
Of the total number of patients, 18 are men and 12 are women.
Regarding age, one third of patients (10) are between 40 and 49 years old. There are two women between 70 and 79 years old, the oldest sick. Between 10 and 19 years old, there are five infected (two boys and three girls).
447 people are under surveillance by health authorities for contacts with infected people, 35 more than on Saturday.
According to the DGS bulletin, there are four active transmission chains, with six imported cases – five from Italy and one from Spain.
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