Nurses in mourning as Célia Paulo found dead

NURSES IN MOURNING AS CÉLIA PAULO FOUND DEADThe body of Lisbon nurse Célia Paulo, 49, who had been missing for several days, was found near her home on Friday. The authorities are now investigating the causes of death and do not rule out any possibility.

Victory for Rebelo de Sousa

VICTORY FOR REBELO DE SOUSAMarcelo Rebelo de Sousa will concentrate on the devastating impacts of Covid-19 as he starts his second five-year term as Portugal’s president'.

Covid-19: The New Lockdown Measures

COVID-19: THE NEW LOCKDOWN MEASURESNew restrictive measures of the new general lockdown came into force on Wednesday 20th January, leaving some people confused as to what the current regulations are. We have set the new measures out below for you, clearly and concisely. These measures are in force until 11:59 on Saturday 30th January, with the possibility of an extension or change in regulations to be announced nearer the time.

Imminent closure of all schools and universities expected

School closures imminentThe decision "is not formally made" but what is on the table is the immediate closure of the entire education system, including universities, starting this Friday. The final decision is still “subject to analysis of details” and will be “eventually taken this Thursday in the Council of Ministers”.

Desperate appeal for missing Lisbon nurse

DESPERATE APPEAL FOR MISSING LISBON NURSEThe teenage children of a nurse who went inexplicably missing on Monday in Lisbon have launched a desperate appeal for information over social media.

Covid-19: Mobile Screening Center Opens In Faro

COVID-19: MOBILE SCREENING CENTER OPENS IN FAROSynlab, in partnership with Hospital de Loulé, have today opened a Covid-19 Mobile Screening Center in Faro, which operates on weekdays from 10:00 to 17:00 and on Saturdays from 09:00 to 13:00.

Covid-19: British strain confirmed in Tavira and Faro

Dr Photo - COVID-19: BRITISH STRAIN CONFIRMED IN TAVIRA AND FAROThe British variant of Covid-19 has been detected in 28 Portuguese counties. Now, its presence has been confirmed in samples collected in Faro and Tavira.

Rain is back on Wednesday - all districts under yellow weather warning

Dr Photo - RainThe Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA) announced today that all districts of mainland Portugal will be under a yellow warning due to the forecast of sometimes heavy rain coming in on Wednesday.