Madeira will open borders on July 1
Updated on the day: 07/07/2020. Nature in its purest form. That is what we ask for in a getaway and **what this beautiful archipelago of Portugal promises us. **
Enjoy the spectacular Madeira landscapes It is something worth doing once in a lifetime, and what better time than post-confinement to let yourself be conquered by the peace that reigns on this explosive island.
On July 1 Madeira opened its borders to foreign tourism , date on which coronavirus infections were more than controlled in the Portuguese destination.
Nature in its purest form
The archipelago, at the beginning of June, had records of 76 cases recovered and 14 positive, which made a total of 90 cases of Covid-19, with at that time 329 people under active surveillance. Although the situation has stabilized, the authorities continue to ask to abide by hygienic-sanitary measures at all times.
To avoid a spike, those landing in Madeira or Porto Santo must submit a medical report, emitted at most 72 hours before of arrival in the Portuguese archipelago, certifying that they do not suffer from Covid-19.
Otherwise, from July 1, they will be subjected to a free on-site test. The process will take the passenger a maximum of one hour and you can meet results 12 hours later by phone, having to stay in your apartment or hotel until then. Once he has been diagnosed as negative, he will be exempt from the strict confinement, respecting the rules of physical distance and health safety.
At the same time, pre-arrival tests , as long as the results are negative, will be valid from this month for those who need to travel to Madeira or Porto Santo (without restriction of movement between the two islands, a measure currently in force) and want **avoid mandatory quarantine. **
As a novelty, under the umbrella Madeira, safe to discover (Madeira, a safe trip), certified by SGS firm and whose purpose is to transmit security and tranquility to tourists and residents, has recently incorporated a new measure: In the event that a visitor is infected with Covid-19, Madeira will bear the medical costs, accommodation and meals of the affected party and his companions.
Apart from the tests that are carried out free of charge from July 1, This is the summary of the preventive measures that have been taken till the date:
1.Fill in and present the epidemiological study: the formula, prepared by the Regional Health Authority, must be completed between 48 and 12 hours before departure. The questionnaire is available at this link and will be on the web pages of the airlines that so consent.
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2. Thermal examination: to all passengers landing at airports in the archipelago their temperature will be taken, even if they test negative of disease detection.
3.Surveillance: All the passengers will be controlled through a smartphone application of the Regional Health Authority (voluntary use but recommended) or by telephone contact.
4.Positive test result: the tourist will be directed to a designated hotel and the cohabitants (direct contacts) will be subject to compulsory confinement. Accommodation and medical costs, both for the affected person and their companions, will be borne by the Regional Government of Madeira.
After a week, the passenger will undergo a new test for decision of the Regional Health Authority. On the other hand, the expenses related to the operations of repatriation they must be covered by passenger travel insurance. If the result is negative, tourists will be able to continue their vacation and enjoy the archipelago without additional restrictions.