The Algarve regional health delegate, Ana Cristina Guerreiro said yesterday that control of the Covid-19 pandemic in the Algarve region is still "not as comfortable" as would be desirable entering the festive season, asking people to take extra care in the coming weeks.

Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of the Republic, yesterday proposed to parliament the renewal of the state of emergency until January 7, covering Christmas and New Year's Eve, a decision that he had already pointed out earlier this month as probable.

The Border and Immigration Service (SEF) and the British Embassy in Lisbon have launched the second phase of a joint campaign to inform UK nationals living in Portugal about the procedure to exchange their current residence document for a new permit that confirms their status as residents under the Withdrawal Agreement. PLEASE SHARE THIS INFO.

The Portuguese Government has authorized the payment of 11.2 million euros to the European Commission's emergency fund, which is ensuring the production of covid-19 vaccines and sufficient supplies from all Member States.

The World Travel & Tourism Council and major international industry bodies have joined forces to call for the immediate restoration of international travel using proven processes and without waiting for or requiring vaccinations.

The 59-year-old German veterinarian, Ulrike Klein, was surprised by a pack of five dogs that attacked her violently while running in Paderne, Albufeira at the weekend. She suffered several injuries to the head, face, legs and arms.

Maritime authorities in Portugal and Spain are conducting searches to find a man who disappeared on Sunday in the Guadiana River, in Castro Marim municipality. The causes of the mans disapperance "are still being investigated." 

Many people in Portugal are scheduling tests for Covid-19 in the run up to Christmas, to be able to meet with the family.