What's the government response timeline for Portugal?
Response timeline
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COVID-19 government response timeline for Portugal
Find out what policies Portugal has implemented to combat the pandemic.
Jan 26th, 2020Jan 26
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
https://twitter.com/DGSaude/status/1221389443623505920 From 26th january on the social medias from Portuguese government have been posting about COVID-19, the symptons and cases when people have to inform the government about returning from a trip.
HideJan 26th, 2020Jan 26
Level 1 of 3
H2: Testing policy - only those who both (a) have symptoms AND (b) meet specific criteria (eg key workers, admitted to hospital, came into contact with a known case, returned from overseas)Details
https://www.dn.pt/edicao-do-dia/26-jan-2020/um-caso-suspeito-de-infecao-com-o-coronavirus-em-portugal-11748598.html First suspected patient tested. He was returning from China.
HideJan 26th, 2020Jan 26
Level 2 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - comprehensive contact tracing; done for all identified casesDetails
https://www.dn.pt/pais/dois-casos-confirmados-em-portugal-e-agora-conter-conter-e-conter-11876899.html In the contention phase, Portugal's government made efforts to trace all contacts of people infected with COVID-19.
HideMar 1st, 2020Mar 01
Level 1 of 3
H2: Testing policy - only those who both (a) have symptoms AND (b) meet specific criteria (eg key workers, admitted to hospital, came into contact with a known case, returned from overseas)Details
https://www.publico.pt/2020/03/23/sociedade/noticia/coronavirus-teste-sintomas-online-ligar-sns24-1908970 https://www.publico.pt/2020/03/23/sociedade/noticia/coronavirus-teste-sintomas-online-ligar-sns24-1908970 https://www.jornaldenegocios.pt/economia/coronavirus/detalhe/covid-19-dgs-admite-testes-em-massa-mas-pessoas-com-sintomas-sao-prioritarias The country is only testing people with symptons. The minister considers mass tests, but so far there is still the stablished priority.
HideMar 9th, 2020Mar 09
Level 2 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing (only some levels or categories, eg just high school, or just public schools)Details
"the general directorate of health (DGS) announced closure of all schools in the Felgueiras and Lousada areas, due to a second child testing positive for Covid-19." Link: https://www.portugalresident.com/covid-19-portugal-round-up/
HideMar 9th, 2020Mar 09
Level 1 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - narrow relief, specific to one kind of contractDetails
Government freezes the payment of income tax obligations. Link: https://dre.pt/home/-/dre/130779505/details/maximized "Em 9 de março, o Governo decidiu prorrogar o prazo de cumprimento de obrigações fiscais (declarativas e de pagamento) relativas ao Imposto sobre o Rendimento das Pessoas Coletivas, nomeadamente adiando o Pagamento Especial por Conta de 31 de março de 2020 para 30 de junho de 2020, prorrogando a entrega da declaração Modelo 22 de 31 de maio de 2020 para 31 de julho de 2020 e prorrogando o primeiro pagamento por conta e o primeiro pagamento adicional por conta de 31 de julho de 2020 para 31 de agosto de 2020."
HideMar 10th, 2020Mar 10
Level 3 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban arrivals from some regionsDetails
https://www.publico.pt/2020/03/10/economia/noticia/governo-suspende-voos-territorio-italiano-causa-coronavirus-1907157 Portugal suspends flights to Italy. Bans flights from and to Spain.
HideMar 12th, 2020Mar 12
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
Nightclubs and similar establishments are required to close, bars and restaurants have to limit the number of customers Link: https://www.portugal.gov.pt/download-ficheiros/ficheiro.aspx?v=10317e83-589c-49b6-91ab-26341e747058
HideMar 13th, 2020Mar 13
Level 1 of 2
E1: Income support - government is replacing less than 50% of lost salary (or if a flat sum, it is less than 50% median salary)Details
Government implements an extraordinary income support scheme to workers who need to stay home to take care of dependants and to those who had lost their income due to reduction in economic activity. This is caped at 50% of the income or the minimum wage for informal workers (700 euros per month). Link: http://www.seg-social.pt/apoio-extraordinario-a-reducao-da-atividade-economica-de-trabalhador-independente "É criado um apoio financeiro excepcional aos trabalhadores por conta de outrem que tenham de ficar em casa a acompanhar os filhos até 12 anos, no valor de 66% da remuneração base (33% a cargo do empregador, 33% a cargo da Segurança Social). Para os trabalhadores independentes, é criado um apoio financeiro excepcional aos que tenham de ficar em casa a acompanhar os filhos até 12 anos, no valor de 1/3 da remuneração média, bem como um apoio extraordinário à redução da atividade económica de trabalhador independente e diferimento do pagamento de contribuições"
HideMar 16th, 2020Mar 16
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
Government shuts down all schools and universities due to COVID-19. Link: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/322581/portugal-government-shuts-down-all-schools-and-universities-due-to-covid-19-march-12-update-4 Quotation: Portugal will close all schools and nightclubs from next week until April 9, Reuters reported. “This is a fight for our very survival,” Reuters cited Prime Minister Antonio Costa as saying in a televised address. (date of publication 13 March 2020) Link: https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/coronavirus-alert/coronavirus-prompts-school-closures-in-us-states-france-portugal/ This measure goes into effect from coming Monday not the past Monday, therefore, it will be 16 March 2020.
HideMar 16th, 2020Mar 16
Level 3 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban arrivals from some regionsDetails
https://observador.pt/2020/03/15/fechados-num-pais-fechados-em-casa-voos-suspensos-fronteiras-fechadas-quarentena-imposta/ Bans flights from and to Spain.
HideMar 18th, 2020Mar 18
Level 3 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban arrivals from some regionsDetails
https://www.publico.pt/2020/03/17/economia/noticia/portugal-avanca-ja-suspensao-voos-paises-terceiros-ue-1908222 Bans travels from EU e other countries. Opens exeptions, but with restrictions.
HideMar 18th, 2020Mar 18
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
https://www.sabado.pt/portugal/detalhe/estamos-on-governo-lanca-site-sobre-como-responder-ao-novo-coronavirus Government launches website specific about coronavirus centralizing information from government
HideMar 19th, 2020Mar 19
Level 3 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for all-but-essential workplaces (eg grocery stores, doctors)Details
All non-essential business should close their doors "São suspensas as atividades de prestação de serviços em estabelecimentos abertos ao público, com exceção daquelas que prestem serviços de primeira necessidade ou outros serviços considerados essenciais na presente conjuntura, as quais se encontram elencadas no anexo II ao presente decreto" Link: https://www.portugal.gov.pt/download-ficheiros/ficheiro.aspx?v=3f8e87a6-3cf1-4d0c-b5ee-72225a73cd4f
HideMar 19th, 2020Mar 19
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
Due to the declaration of the emergency state, all public activities and events are suspended Link: https://www.portugal.gov.pt/download-ficheiros/ficheiro.aspx?v=3f8e87a6-3cf1-4d0c-b5ee-72225a73cd4f São encerradas as "atividades em espaços abertos, espaços e vias públicas, ou espaços e vias privadas equiparadas a vias públicas"
HideMar 19th, 2020Mar 19
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
Government prohibits religious services to avoid gatherings and limits the attendance of participants in funerals. Link: https://www.portugal.gov.pt/download-ficheiros/ficheiro.aspx?v=3f8e87a6-3cf1-4d0c-b5ee-72225a73cd4f "Fica proibida a realização de celebrações de cariz religioso e de outros eventos de culto que impliquem uma aglomeração de pessoas. 2 - A realização de funerais está condicionada à adoção de medidas organizacionais que garantam a inexistência de aglomerados de pessoas e o controlo das distâncias de segurança, designadamente a fixação de um limite máximo de presenças, a determinar pela autarquia local que exerça os poderes de gestão do respetivo cemitério."
HideMar 19th, 2020Mar 19
Level 1 of 2
C5: Close public transport - recommend closing (or significantly reduce volume/route/means of transport available)Details
Limits in the number of passengers in public transport to 1/3 of capacity Link: https://www.portugal.gov.pt/download-ficheiros/ficheiro.aspx?v=3f8e87a6-3cf1-4d0c-b5ee-72225a73cd4f "O estabelecimento da redução do número máximo de passageiros por transporte para um terço do número máximo de lugares disponíveis, por forma a garantir a distância adequada entre os utentes dos transportes"
HideMar 19th, 2020Mar 19
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
Members of the general population (those who do not have symptoms and are not part of the risk group) can only leave their houses for essential activities. Link decree: https://www.portugal.gov.pt/download-ficheiros/ficheiro.aspx?v=3f8e87a6-3cf1-4d0c-b5ee-72225a73cd4f Link news release: https://www.portugal.gov.pt/pt/gc22/comunicacao/noticia?i=governo-define-limitacoes-de-deslocacao-e-iniciativa-economica "Ao conjunto restante da população, que não integra nenhum grupo de risco nem está doente ou em vigilância ativa, «impende o dever geral de recolhimento domiciliário, devendo a todo o custo evitar deslocações para fora do domicílio para além das necessárias»"
HideMar 19th, 2020Mar 19
Level 1 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - recommend not to travel between regions/citiesDetails
President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa declared a 15-day nationwide state of emergency on March 18, which restricted non-essential travel and led thousands of businesses to close their doors. Link: https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-portugal/portugal-prepares-to-extend-state-of-emergency-as-deaths-rise-to-187-idUKKBN21J5OI
HideMar 20th, 2020Mar 20
Level 2 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - broadDetails
Parliament approved exceptional measures suspending evictions and cuts in the provision of water, gas, and electricity due to income loss caused by the coronavirus. Link: https://www.publico.pt/2020/03/18/politica/noticia/medidas-excepcionais-aprovadas-nao-ha-despejos-corte-agua-luz-1908429 "sejam suspensas as acções de despejo durante o período em que vigorar a pandemia e que não possam ser cortados os abastecimentos de água, luz ou gás por falta de pagamento devido a desemprego, quebra dos rendimentos ou por o cliente sofrer de covid-19"
HideMar 25th, 2020Mar 25
Level 0 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - no contact tracingDetails
https://www.sabado.pt/portugal/detalhe/coronavirus-portugal-vai-entrar-na-fase-de-mitigacao-o-que-vai-mudar In mitigation phase, people with mild symptons will be recommended to stay home and only severe cases are be sent to hospital.
HideMar 26th, 2020Mar 26
Level 2 of 3
H2: Testing policy - testing of anyone showing Covid-19 symptomsDetails
Apr 9th, 2020Apr 09
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
There will be further announcements on 9th April regarding school closures https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/schools-could-be-closed-far-beyond-easter-holidays/53510
HideApr 9th, 2020Apr 09
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
Governments prohibits internal travel during Easter holiday Link: https://www.portugal.gov.pt/pt/gc22/comunicacao/noticia?i=governo-limita-circulacao-intermunicipal-no-periodo-da-pascoa
HideApr 9th, 2020Apr 09
Level 3 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban arrivals from some regionsDetails
https://sicnoticias.pt/especiais/coronavirus/2020-04-02-As-novas-medidas-do-estado-de-emergencia During Easter flights will be forbidden.
HideApr 10th, 2020Apr 10
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
Apr 10th, 2020Apr 10
Level 3 of 3
H2: Testing policy - open public testing (eg "drive through" testing available to asymptomatic people)Details
Apr 10th, 2020Apr 10
Level 1 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - limited contact tracing; not done for all casesDetails
No updates on how this is being carried out since March.
HideApr 14th, 2020Apr 14
Level 1 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - recommend not to travel between regions/citiesDetails
End of the travel restrictions imposed during the Easter holiday, but government still recommends avoiding all non-essential travel Link: https://www.portugal.gov.pt/pt/gc22/comunicacao/noticia?i=governo-limita-circulacao-intermunicipal-no-periodo-da-pascoa
HideApr 17th, 2020Apr 17
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
As above. No new policies.
HideApr 17th, 2020Apr 17
Level 3 of 3
H2: Testing policy - open public testing (eg "drive through" testing available to asymptomatic people)Details
As above. No new policies.
HideApr 17th, 2020Apr 17
Level 1 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - limited contact tracing; not done for all casesDetails
As above. No new policies.
HideApr 18th, 2020Apr 18
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
Apr 18th, 2020Apr 18
Level 3 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban arrivals from some regionsDetails
Portugal prolongs for another 30 days flights from and to EU countries, UK, US, Venezuela, Canada, and South Africa Link: https://www.portugal.gov.pt/pt/gc22/comunicacao/noticia?i=interdicao-dos-voos-de-e-para-paises-fora-da-uniao-europeia-prolongada-por-30-dias
HideApr 27th, 2020Apr 27
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
As above. No new policies.
HideMay 1st, 2020May 01
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
During the long weekend (due the the Labour Day bank holiday) the government has restricted travel between provinces. Link: https://www.portugal.gov.pt/pt/gc22/comunicacao/noticia?i=proibido-circular-entre-concelhos-no-fim-de-semana-do-1-de-maio "O Governo vai decretar, para o fim-de-semana prolongado do 1.º de Maio, a mesma norma que adotou para a Páscoa, com proibição de deslocações para fora do concelho de residência"
HideMay 4th, 2020May 04
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
On 4th of May Portugal started the first phase in easing the restrictions[14]: Barbers and hair salons are open but with health restrictions and appointments; Small shops with less than 200m2 can open but cannot have more than 5 clients/100m2 and all should use masks; People can use the public transportation if remote work cannot be achieved. Can only be filled until 2/3 and all passengers must use a mask; All public services are open to everyone with an appointment and is an obligation the use of a mask; Physical exercise only in the outdoor; Libraries and Archives are open; Cannot have more than 10 people together. Source: https://expresso.pt/coronavirus/2020-05-03-Isto-e-tudo-o-que-pode-voltar-a-fazer-a-partir-desta-segunda-feira--mas-lembre-se-mantem-se-o-dever-civico-de-recolhimento--1
HideMay 4th, 2020May 04
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
On 4th of May Portugal started the first phase in easing the restrictions[14]: Barbers and hair salons are open but with health restrictions and appointments; Small shops with less than 200m2 can open but cannot have more than 5 clients/100m2 and all should use masks; People can use the public transportation if remote work cannot be achieved. Can only be filled until 2/3 and all passengers must use a mask; All public services are open to everyone with an appointment and is an obligation the use of a mask; Physical exercise only in the outdoor; Libraries and Archives are open; Cannot have more than 10 people together. Source: https://expresso.pt/coronavirus/2020-05-03-Isto-e-tudo-o-que-pode-voltar-a-fazer-a-partir-desta-segunda-feira--mas-lembre-se-mantem-se-o-dever-civico-de-recolhimento--1
HideMay 4th, 2020May 04
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
On 4th of May Portugal started the first phase in easing the restrictions[14]: Barbers and hair salons are open but with health restrictions and appointments; Small shops with less than 200m2 can open but cannot have more than 5 clients/100m2 and all should use masks; People can use the public transportation if remote work cannot be achieved. Can only be filled until 2/3 and all passengers must use a mask; All public services are open to everyone with an appointment and is an obligation the use of a mask; Physical exercise only in the outdoor; Libraries and Archives are open; Cannot have more than 10 people together. Source: https://expresso.pt/coronavirus/2020-05-03-Isto-e-tudo-o-que-pode-voltar-a-fazer-a-partir-desta-segunda-feira--mas-lembre-se-mantem-se-o-dever-civico-de-recolhimento--1
HideMay 4th, 2020May 04
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
On 4th of May Portugal started the first phase in easing the restrictions[14]: Barbers and hair salons are open but with health restrictions and appointments; Small shops with less than 200m2 can open but cannot have more than 5 clients/100m2 and all should use masks; People can use the public transportation if remote work cannot be achieved. Can only be filled until 2/3 and all passengers must use a mask; All public services are open to everyone with an appointment and is an obligation the use of a mask; Physical exercise only in the outdoor; Libraries and Archives are open; Cannot have more than 10 people together. Source: https://expresso.pt/coronavirus/2020-05-03-Isto-e-tudo-o-que-pode-voltar-a-fazer-a-partir-desta-segunda-feira--mas-lembre-se-mantem-se-o-dever-civico-de-recolhimento--1
HideMay 4th, 2020May 04
Level 1 of 2
C5: Close public transport - recommend closing (or significantly reduce volume/route/means of transport available)Details
On 4th of May Portugal started the first phase in easing the restrictions[14]: Barbers and hair salons are open but with health restrictions and appointments; Small shops with less than 200m2 can open but cannot have more than 5 clients/100m2 and all should use masks; People can use the public transportation if remote work cannot be achieved. Can only be filled until 2/3 and all passengers must use a mask; All public services are open to everyone with an appointment and is an obligation the use of a mask; Physical exercise only in the outdoor; Libraries and Archives are open; Cannot have more than 10 people together. Source: https://expresso.pt/coronavirus/2020-05-03-Isto-e-tudo-o-que-pode-voltar-a-fazer-a-partir-desta-segunda-feira--mas-lembre-se-mantem-se-o-dever-civico-de-recolhimento--1
HideMay 4th, 2020May 04
Level 1 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - recommend not leaving houseDetails
On 4th of May Portugal started the first phase in easing the restrictions[14]: Barbers and hair salons are open but with health restrictions and appointments; Small shops with less than 200m2 can open but cannot have more than 5 clients/100m2 and all should use masks; People can use the public transportation if remote work cannot be achieved. Can only be filled until 2/3 and all passengers must use a mask; All public services are open to everyone with an appointment and is an obligation the use of a mask; Physical exercise only in the outdoor; Libraries and Archives are open; Cannot have more than 10 people together. Source: https://expresso.pt/coronavirus/2020-05-03-Isto-e-tudo-o-que-pode-voltar-a-fazer-a-partir-desta-segunda-feira--mas-lembre-se-mantem-se-o-dever-civico-de-recolhimento--1
HideMay 4th, 2020May 04
Level 1 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - recommend not to travel between regions/citiesDetails
On 4th of May Portugal started the first phase in easing the restrictions[14]: Barbers and hair salons are open but with health restrictions and appointments; Small shops with less than 200m2 can open but cannot have more than 5 clients/100m2 and all should use masks; People can use the public transportation if remote work cannot be achieved. Can only be filled until 2/3 and all passengers must use a mask; All public services are open to everyone with an appointment and is an obligation the use of a mask; Physical exercise only in the outdoor; Libraries and Archives are open; Cannot have more than 10 people together. Source: https://expresso.pt/coronavirus/2020-05-03-Isto-e-tudo-o-que-pode-voltar-a-fazer-a-partir-desta-segunda-feira--mas-lembre-se-mantem-se-o-dever-civico-de-recolhimento--1
HideMay 17th, 2020May 17
Level 1 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - narrow relief, specific to one kind of contractDetails
Exceptional measures against payment of rents are set to expire on 17 May, 15 days after the end of the state of emergency: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-portugal-rents/portugal-suspends-rents-worries-surface-over-post-pandemic-housing-crisis-idUSKBN21K31L https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/president-announces-end-of-the-state-of-emergency/53920
HideMay 18th, 2020May 18
Level 2 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing (only some levels or categories, eg just high school, or just public schools)Details
High schools reopen as 11 and 12 graders (who will have to sit national examinations) come back to school. https://www.idealista.pt/news/especiais/covid-19/2020/05/18/43376-segunda-fase-de-desconfinamento-em-portugal-o-que-muda-a-partir-de-hoje
HideMay 18th, 2020May 18
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
Most businesses, restaurants, museums reopen, but teleworking is mandatory until 31 May where possible. https://www.idealista.pt/news/especiais/covid-19/2020/05/18/43376-segunda-fase-de-desconfinamento-em-portugal-o-que-muda-a-partir-de-hoje
HideMay 18th, 2020May 18
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
"Não é permitida a realização de celebrações e de outros eventos que impliquem uma aglomeração de pessoas em número superior a 10. Em situações devidamente justificadas, os membros do Governo responsáveis pelas áreas da administração interna e da saúde podem, conjuntamente, autorizar a realização de celebrações ou eventos, definindo os respetivos termos." https://www.idealista.pt/news/especiais/covid-19/2020/05/18/43376-segunda-fase-de-desconfinamento-em-portugal-o-que-muda-a-partir-de-hoje
HideMay 18th, 2020May 18
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
"Não é permitida a realização de celebrações e de outros eventos que impliquem uma aglomeração de pessoas em número superior a 10. Em situações devidamente justificadas, os membros do Governo responsáveis pelas áreas da administração interna e da saúde podem, conjuntamente, autorizar a realização de celebrações ou eventos, definindo os respetivos termos." https://www.idealista.pt/news/especiais/covid-19/2020/05/18/43376-segunda-fase-de-desconfinamento-em-portugal-o-que-muda-a-partir-de-hoje Restrictions on public gatherings remain for no more than 10 ppl.
HideMay 19th, 2020May 19
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
António Costa affirmed that the lifting of a set of restrictions that involve agglomerations of people is postponed, maintaining “the rule of banning gatherings of more than 10 people, while the rest of the country will evolve to 20 people”. [/web/20200604224408/ https://www.portugal.gov.pt/pt/gc22/comunicacao/noticia?i=conselho-de-ministros-aprova-nova-fase-de-desconfinamento-com-excecao-para-lisboa]
HideMay 23rd, 2020May 23
Level 3 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban arrivals from some regionsDetails
The Portuguese Government extended, from May 18th until June 15th, the ban on flights to and from Portugal to and from countries outside the European Union. Countries associated with the Schengen area and Portuguese-speaking countries are exempt from the ban. Other exceptions are the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Venezuela, Canada and South Africa, “given the presence of important Portuguese communities". https://www.publico.pt/2020/05/14/economia/noticia/covid19-governo-prolonga-ate-15-junho-interdicao-voos-ue-1916569
HideJun 1st, 2020Jun 01
Level 2 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing (only some levels or categories, eg just high school, or just public schools)Details
De-confinement plan. Pre-school education opening on June 1. [/web/20200604224247/ https://covid19.min-saude.pt/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/fase3-desconfinamento-finalfinal.pdf]
HideJun 1st, 2020Jun 01
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
António Costa affirmed that the lifting of a set of restrictions that involve agglomerations of people is postponed, maintaining “the rule of banning gatherings of more than 10 people, while the rest of the country will evolve to 20 people”. [/web/20200604224408/ https://www.portugal.gov.pt/pt/gc22/comunicacao/noticia?i=conselho-de-ministros-aprova-nova-fase-de-desconfinamento-com-excecao-para-lisboa]
HideJun 4th, 2020Jun 04
Level 2 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing (only some levels or categories, eg just high school, or just public schools)Details
In Portugal, day care centers and nurseries were reopened on June 1st. Secondary school students started to take face-to-face classes in subjects with national exams. All other students continue to take distance classes. https://www.portugal.gov.pt/pt/gc22/comunicacao/noticia?i=escolas-tem-os-equipamentos-de-protecao-para-recomecar-as-aulas-presenciais
HideJun 4th, 2020Jun 04
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
Eduardo Cabrita, add the need to continue to respect« rules of sanitary etiquette in the public space »and the limitations of gatherings of 20 people in most of the territory and ten people in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area. https://www.portugal.gov.pt/pt/gc22/comunicacao/noticia?i=governo-apela-a-comportamento-responsavel-em-semana-com-feriados
HideJun 14th, 2020Jun 14
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
Restriction on gatherings of 20 in Portugal, with the exception of Greater Lisbon ( 10 people restriction). https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-portugal/portugal-brings-back-some-coronavirus-lockdown-measures-in-lisbon-idUKKBN23W2TN
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Level 2 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing (only some levels or categories, eg just high school, or just public schools)Details
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Jun 25th, 2020Jun 25
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
No changes found. I'd only add a new regulation that applies to Lisbon from June 25: all commerce must shut at 8 pm, with the exception of restaurants which can remain open only for meals, not operating as a bar or selling takeaway alcohol. Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/science-and-disease/portugal-puts-brakes-new-cases-tick-up/
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Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
In 19 designated areas, until July 14, there is a limit of five people for gatherings. The limit is 10 in Greater Lisbon and 20 in the rest of the country. Source: https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/06/26/portugal-brings-back-some-coronavirus-lockdown-measures-in-lisbon.html
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Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
People in several parts of Greater Lisbon will have to go back to staying at home until July 14 as Portuguese authorities deal with a worrying wave of coronavirus on the city's outskirts. Source: https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/06/26/portugal-brings-back-some-coronavirus-lockdown-measures-in-lisbon.html
HideJun 25th, 2020Jun 25
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
People in several parts of Greater Lisbon will have to go back to staying at home until July 14 as Portuguese authorities deal with a worrying wave of coronavirus on the city's outskirts. Source: https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/06/26/portugal-brings-back-some-coronavirus-lockdown-measures-in-lisbon.html
HideJul 1st, 2020Jul 01
Level 1 of 4
C8: International travel controls - screening arrivalsDetails
Portugal has opened its borders with Spain and 14 non-European countries. Sources: https://elpais.com/espana/2020-07-01/el-rey-y-el-presidente-de-portugal-reabren-la-frontera-despues-de-tres-meses-de-cierre-por-el-coronavirus.html *** https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/4309756/0/todo-aquel-que-llegue-a-espana-por-mar-o-aire-tiene-que-someterse-a-un-examen-sanitario-en-que-consiste/
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Level 3 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings between 11-100 peopleDetails
Jul 16th, 2020Jul 16
Level 2 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing (only some levels or categories, eg just high school, or just public schools)Details
Many sectors of the economy have now reopened, including stores, restaurants/cafes, public-facing government services and school for certain age groups. Social distancing measures and the use of masks on public transport are mandatory. Source: IMF and covid19/ Policy Responses to COVID-19. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19
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Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
Many sectors of the economy have now reopened, including stores, restaurants/cafes, public-facing government services and school for certain age groups. Social distancing measures and the use of masks on public transport are mandatory. Source: IMF and covid19/ Policy Responses to COVID-19. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19
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Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
The spread of the coronavirus affects the trade fair programme worldwide.In the link below you will find an overview of all trade fairs that have been postponed or already cancelled. Particularly Portugal. Source: www.expodatabase.de https://www.expodatabase.de/en/articles/125890-coronavirus-leads-to-exhibition-cancellations
HideJul 16th, 2020Jul 16
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
As at the 15th of July, Portuguese authorities have extended partial restrictions in place in the Metropolitan area of Lisbon until at least July 31. Stay home orders have reportedly been imposed in 19 parishes in Lisbon, Sintra, Amadora, Loures, and Odivelas. Individuals in these areas are only permitted to leave their homes to go to work or to conduct essential services. Gateherings in those areas are resricted to no more than five people. Source: www,garda.com https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/359936/portugal-authorities-extend-restrictions-in-lisbon-metropolitan-area-until-july-31-update-18
HideJul 16th, 2020Jul 16
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
As at the 15th of July, Portuguese authorities have extended partial restrictions in place in the Metropolitan area of Lisbon until at least July 31. Stay home orders have reportedly been imposed in 19 parishes in Lisbon, Sintra, Amadora, Loures, and Odivelas. Individuals in these areas are only permitted to leave their homes to go to work or to conduct essential services. Gateherings in those areas are resricted to no more than five people. Source: www,garda.com https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/359936/portugal-authorities-extend-restrictions-in-lisbon-metropolitan-area-until-july-31-update-18
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Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
As at the 15th of July, Portuguese authorities have extended partial restrictions in place in the Metropolitan area of Lisbon until at least July 31. Stay home orders have reportedly been imposed in 19 parishes in Lisbon, Sintra, Amadora, Loures, and Odivelas. Individuals in these areas are only permitted to leave their homes to go to work or to conduct essential services. Gateherings in those areas are resricted to no more than five people. Source: www,garda.com https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/359936/portugal-authorities-extend-restrictions-in-lisbon-metropolitan-area-until-july-31-update-18
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Level 3 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban arrivals from some regionsDetails
From 15 July, there are restrictions on passengers traveling from Brazil and the USA to Portugal. Source: www.worldnomads.com https://www.worldnomads.com/travel-safety/europe/portugal/travel-alerts
HideJul 16th, 2020Jul 16
Level 1 of 2
E1: Income support - government is replacing less than 50% of lost salary (or if a flat sum, it is less than 50% median salary)Details
Source: www.imf.org https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19
HideJul 16th, 2020Jul 16
Level 2 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - broadDetails
As of the 8th of July till now, following the outbreak of COVID-19 in Portugal, the Portuguese government issued an Order to provide tax relief as well as to address other challenges that companies may encounter. Regarding tax matters, the deadlines for some tax obligations of companies have been delayed. https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/portugal-tax-developments-in-response-to-covid-19.html
HideJul 16th, 2020Jul 16
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
No new updates. Same as before
HideJul 16th, 2020Jul 16
Level 3 of 3
H2: Testing policy - open public testing (eg "drive through" testing available to asymptomatic people)Details
Medical Port provides tests using the real-time PCR method. This is the only method approved by Directorate-General of Health of Portugal for the novel coronavirus infection diagnosis, and it is also recommended by the World Health Organization. Source: www.medicalport.org https://www.medicalport.org/medical-procedures-medical-tourism-portugal-and-spain/covid-19/covid-19-and-serological-tests
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Level 1 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - limited contact tracing; not done for all casesDetails
No new update. Same as before
HideJul 28th, 2020Jul 28
Level 2 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing (only some levels or categories, eg just high school, or just public schools)Details
Currently summer holidays. Some school levels were taught via distance learning until the end of the school year. Preparations are made for the beginning of the new school year. Link: https://covid19estamoson.gov.pt/medidas-excecionais/
HideJul 28th, 2020Jul 28
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
Some business, such as gyms, nightclubs etc. remain closed. Link: https://covid19estamoson.gov.pt/medidas-excecionais/
HideJul 28th, 2020Jul 28
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
In the metropolitan area of Lisbon, it is forbidden for more than 10 people to meet. In the rest of Portugal, the limit of people being allowed to meet is 20. Link: https://www.portugal.gov.pt/download-ficheiros/ficheiro.aspx?v=46ec901c-0fea-4ffb-88c7-846dce5ad158
HideJul 28th, 2020Jul 28
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
Stay at home requirements exist for the whole country. Link: https://www.portugal.gov.pt/download-ficheiros/ficheiro.aspx?v=46ec901c-0fea-4ffb-88c7-846dce5ad158
HideJul 28th, 2020Jul 28
Level 0 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - no measuresDetails
No internal movement measures. https://www.visitportugal.com/en/node/421175
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Level 3 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban arrivals from some regionsDetails
There are screening measures in place for Madeira, Azores. "Passengers from the following countries must present proof of a negative COVID-19 test that has been taken no more than 72 hours before boarding: Angola, Brazil (only flights from São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro are permitted), Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, Sao Tome and Principe and USA." Links: https://reopen.europa.eu/de/map/PRT https://www.worldnomads.com/travel-safety/europe/portugal/travel-alerts
HideAug 10th, 2020Aug 10
Level 2 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing (only some levels or categories, eg just high school, or just public schools)Details
Currently summer holidays. Some school levels were taught via distance learning until the end of the school year. Preparations are made for the beginning of the new school year. Link: https://covid19estamoson.gov.pt/medidas-excecionais/
HideAug 10th, 2020Aug 10
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
Restaurants are open, but things like Gyms and Nightclubs remain closed. https://covid19estamoson.gov.pt/medidas-excecionais/
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Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
No guidance found. But it seems that public events are not taking place.
HideAug 10th, 2020Aug 10
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
Private and public gatherings are limited to 10 people in Lisbon. Other parts of Portugal can have gatherings of up to 20 people. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/portugal/coronavirus-
HideAug 10th, 2020Aug 10
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
Lisbon and other parishes are have stay at home orders and stricter restrictions. https://www.portugal.gov.pt/pt/gc22/comunicacao/noticia?i=contencao-da-pandemia-depende-de-todos-os-cidadaos-continuarem-a-cumprir-as-regras
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Level 3 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban arrivals from some regionsDetails
Air traffic to and from Portugal for all flights to and from: Countries that are part of the European Union; Countries associated with the Schengen Area (Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland and Switzerland); United Kingdom; Australia; Canada; China; South Korea; Georgia; Japan; Morocco; New Zealand; Rwanda; Thailand; Tunisia; Uruguay. Air traffic to and from Portugal is authorized for all flights to and from countries that are not part of the European Union or that are not countries associated with the Schengen Area, exclusively for essential trips. These trips do not include tourism purposes . https://covid19estamoson.gov.pt/medidas-excecionais/
HideAug 10th, 2020Aug 10
Level 1 of 2
E1: Income support - government is replacing less than 50% of lost salary (or if a flat sum, it is less than 50% median salary)Details
Sickness allowance Who gets the disease is entitled to receive some benefit from Social Security? Yes. If you have a certificate of temporary incapacity for work (the so-called “sick leave”). What is the amount of the subsidy you receive in case you contract the disease? Disease duration Reference remuneration Up to 30 days 55% From 31 to 90 days 60% From 91 to 365 days 70% More than 365 days 75% https://covid19estamoson.gov.pt/medidas-excecionais/
HideAug 10th, 2020Aug 10
Level 2 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - broadDetails
No updates.
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Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
No new updates.
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Level 3 of 3
H2: Testing policy - open public testing (eg "drive through" testing available to asymptomatic people)Details
No updates.
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Level 1 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - limited contact tracing; not done for all casesDetails
No new updates
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