Portugal - Population: 10,226,187
Lockdown & social distancing
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2020-06-15 International flights suspension air routes will be reactivated, existing restrictions on air traffic will be lifted and a collective... Portugal Govt
2020-06-15 Economic measures air routes will be reactivated, existing restrictions on air traffic will be lifted and a collective... Portugal Govt
2020-06-15 Closure of businesses and public services the restrictions that still exist will be eliminated... Portugal Govt
2020-06-15 Domestic travel restrictions the restrictions that still exist will be eliminated... Portugal Govt
2020-06-15 Border closure  the opening of borders flights to European countries on the 15th... Portugal Govt
2020-06-15 State of emergency declared State of calamity remains in effect until July 1, said Prime Minister... Portugal Govt
2020-06-12 Strengthening the public health system increase of 504.4 million euros for health in the State Budget for 2020 will ensure that Portugal ha... Portugal Govt
2020-06-08 Awareness campaigns Prime Minister António Costa appealed to the Portuguese to "leave safely", taking extra care, namel... Portugal Govt
2020-06-06 Closure of businesses and public services June 6 was confirmed as the opening date of the bathing season... Portugal Govt
2020-06-04 Economic measures Government approves Economic and Social Stabilization Program to stabilize economy and society by th... Portugal Govt
2020-06-02 Closure of businesses and public services Faro Airport open... Portugal Govt
2020-06-02 Economic measures Portugal strengthens international cooperation in the face of the pandemic crisis... Portugal Govt
2020-06-01 Schools closure  Pre-school education establishments are also reopened and the opening of daycare centers is widespre... Portugal Govt
2020-06-01 Limit public gatherings Crowds of more than 10 people are prohibited... Portugal Govt
2020-06-01 Closure of businesses and public services theaters, theaters and cinemas can reopen, as of June 1, with all the queues occupied and an interv... Portugal Govt
2020-06-01 Other public health measures enforced theaters, theaters and cinemas can reopen, as of June 1, with all the queues occupied and an interv... Portugal Govt
2020-06-01 Limit public gatherings theaters, theaters and cinemas can reopen, as of June 1, with all the queues occupied and an interv... Portugal Govt
2020-05-30 Limit public gatherings community religious ceremonies will be able to take place... Portugal Govt
2020-05-30 Limit public gatherings Indoor, team or combat sports will continue to be prohibited, with the exception of the completion o... Portugal Govt
2020-05-28 Economic measures Clean & Safe stamp was highlighted at the World Tourism Organization to distinguish tourist activiti... Portugal Govt
2020-05-22 Surveillance and monitoring Minister of Internal Administration highlights work of SEF and GNR in restoring borders... Govt Portugal
2020-05-21 Economic measures Parliament approves Government proposal to extend support for rent payments... Govt Portugal
2020-05-20 Mass population testing From 11500 tests per day in April, we moved to 13800 daily tests between 1 and 15 May. In the last w... Govt Portugal
2020-05-20 Economic measures Companies have already received 284 million euros through the simplified layoff scheme... Govt Portugal
2020-05-20 Other public health measures enforced With a global allocation of 50 million euros, Adaptar Microempresas aims to create support for the a... Govt Portugal
2020-05-19 Economic measures Government reprogrammed 300 million euros of European funds during the last month for areas such as ... Govt Portugal
2020-05-19 Surveillance and monitoring Assessment of the first fortnight of the calamity situation is "prudently encouraging"... Govt Portugal
2020-05-18 Limit public gatherings Stores up to 400 m2 or larger that limit their floor area to 400 m2, and restaurants, cafes and past... Portugal Govt
2020-05-18 Schools closure  The reopening of classroom activities in the 11th and 12th years and the 2nd and 3rd of other second... Portugal Govt
2020-05-18 Other public health measures enforced Rules are defined for the reorganization of spaces, classes and school hours, which ensure complianc... Portugal Govt
2020-05-18 Closure of businesses and public services On Monday, May 18, International Museum Day, a symbolic date, we will reopen all museums, palaces, m... Portugal Govt
2020-05-16 Awareness campaigns The civic spirit of the Portuguese has been the key to our success in containing the pandemic and, t... Portugal Govt
2020-05-16 Economic measures New package of exceptional measures to support the agricultural sector, worth around 140 million eur... Portugal Govt
2020-05-15 Closure of businesses and public services stores up to 400 square meters will be reopened, stores over 400 square meters that limit the floor ... Portugal Govt
2020-05-15 Limit public gatherings Government launches Clean & Safe seal for restaurants... Portugal Govt
2020-05-13 Economic measures Portugal sets up operation to support the fight against Covid-19 in São Tomé and Príncipe... Portugal Govt
2020-05-13 Psychological assistance and medical social work Government highlights measures to combat inequalities in a pandemic scenario... Portugal Govt
2020-05-13 Strengthening the public health system Study to monitor immunity in the Portuguese population «is already on the ground»... Portugal Govt
2020-05-13 International flights suspension Government extends flight ban until June 15. The Government extended the ban on flights to and from ... Portugal Govt
2020-05-12 Closure of businesses and public services Open4Business platform shows open establishments... Portugal Govt
2020-05-12 Strengthening the public health system Government prepares measures to minimize pandemic impact on the fire fighting system... Portugal Govt
2020-05-12 Economic measures Agriculture announces ten million euros to support the wine sector... Portugal Govt
2020-05-11 Schools closure  The Minister of Science, Technology and Higher Education, Manuel Heitor, called on universities and ... Portugal Govt
2020-05-08 Economic measures The hospital ventilators project developed by CEIIA “transformed Portuguese industry, Portuguese s... Portugal Govt
2020-05-08 Awareness campaigns Prime Minister António Costa said that Portugal's biggest challenge at the moment is "giving people... Portugal Govt
2020-05-08 Other public health measures enforced Training on disinfection and cleaning «is being carried out in schools in the north and south of th... Portugal Govt
2020-05-07 Limit public gatherings it is necessary to prohibit the holding of festivals and shows of a similar nature, until September... Portugal Govt
2020-05-07 Economic measures In the case of shows whose date takes place between the period of 28 February 2020 and 30 September ... Portugal Govt
2020-05-07 Other public health measures enforced The decree-law was approved, which establishes support for local authorities for the installation of... Portugal Govt
2020-05-07 Mass population testing Testing of household workers in the Northern Region is complete. more than 24,000 tests were carried... Portugal Govt
2020-05-07 Surveillance and monitoring The Government also reinforced «the administrative and executive powers of inspectors to curb any r... Portugal Govt
2020-05-06 Economic measures Public Social Security is the instrument to "leave no one behind in this crisis"... Portugal Govt
2020-05-06 Military deployment the Portuguese military has given support to society in various aspects, such as the distribution of... Portugal Govt
2020-05-05 Economic measures Government highlights measures approved to support fisheries and aquaculture sector... Portugal Govt
2020-05-05 Strengthening the public health system Minister of Health said that Portugal increased the response to patients in need of intensive care d... Portugal Govt
2020-05-04 Limit public gatherings National beaches will have a maximum capacity of bathers during the bathing season, following the pa... Portugal News
2020-05-04 Other public health measures enforced wearing a mask will be mandatory when traveling on public transport, which will see its limited capa... Portugal Govt
2020-05-04 Emergency administrative structures activated or established The plan for moving from a state of emergency to that of calamity has “a schedule of measures that... Portugal Govt
2020-05-04 Closure of businesses and public services reopening of the deconcentrated branches of public services, but with prior appointment by telephone... Portugal Govt
2020-05-04 Economic measures Portugal contributes 10 million euros to the initiative "Global response to Covid-19"... Portugal Govt
2020-05-04 Strengthening the public health system The two State Laboratories cooperate in the diagnosis of Covid-19. ... Portugal Govt
2020-05-04 Mass population testing Currently, the installed capacity in INIAV laboratories will allow 400 to 500 tests to be carried o... Portugal Govt
2020-05-03 Strengthening the public health system Portuguese industry has the capacity to produce more than one million masks daily and that it is sta... Portugal Govt
2020-04-27 Public services closure  Carris stores and kiosks will reopen to the public on Monday, with safety rules adapted to the covid... Portugal News
2020-04-27 Closure of businesses and public services Carris stores and kiosks will reopen to the public on Monday, with safety rules adapted to the covid... Portugal News
2020-04-24 Surveillance and monitoring National Action by the Authority for Working Conditions has already inspected more than 1000 compani... Portugal Govt
2020-04-24 Mass population testing Diagnostic testing program in nursing homes with more than 17,000 tests performed. The program curre... Portugal Govt
2020-04-24 Economic measures The Minister of Agriculture, Maria do Céu Albuquerque, followed the operation of companies in the m... Portugal Govt
2020-04-24 Psychological assistance and medical social work The Regional Section of the Centro dos Ordem dos Médicos (SRCOM) has announced the creation of a su... Portugal News
2020-04-24 Surveillance and monitoring Two drones will support the PSP during the weekend in reinforced policing to stop any breaches of th... Portugal News
2020-04-24 Domestic travel restrictions It is forbidden to move between municipalities on the weekend of the 1st of May "We must maintain th... Portugal Govt
2020-04-23 Economic measures Council of Ministers approves draft law to support municipalities in combating Covid-19. Expenses wi... Portugal Govt
2020-04-23 Strengthening the public health system Consortium of companies and universities established to produce swabs. Swabs, necessary for Covid-19... Portugal Govt
2020-04-22 Awareness campaigns Awareness campaign of foreign agricultural workers. The Minister of Internal Administration, Eduardo... Portugal Govt
2020-04-22 Public services closure  Awareness campaign of foreign agricultural workers. The Minister of Internal Administration, Eduardo... Portugal Govt
2020-04-22 Economic measures Portugal govt banned “redundancies and the distribution of dividends in companies to which the Sta... Portugal Govt
2020-04-22 Closure of businesses and public services Awareness campaign of foreign agricultural workers. The Minister of Internal Administration, Eduardo... Portugal Govt
2020-04-21 Economic measures The Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) will finance 66 research and development (R&D) proje... Portugal Govt
2020-04-20 Schools closure  Portuguese students start classes via TV. Over 100 teachers from public and private schools are taki... Portugal News
2020-04-20 Strengthening the public health system Plane arrives in Lisbon with 65 ventilators ... Portugal News
2020-04-20 Limit public gatherings Prime Minister meets with Cardinal Patriarch of Lisbon. We must "make the celebration of faith compa... Portugal Govt
2020-04-20 Psychological assistance and medical social work Practical guide on health and safety in teleworking in Public Administration available. The Director... Portugal Govt
2020-04-20 Economic measures the Government is implementing programs to relocate people, namely in the social sector.... Portugal Govt
2020-04-19 Psychological assistance and medical social work to respond to a possible demand for mental health services, responses are already planned and underw... Portugal News
2020-04-18 Border closure  The borders between Portugal and Spain will remain closed, at least until 15 May, announced the Mini... Portugal News
2020-04-18 State of emergency declared Third period of state of emergency began April 18 with little difference compared to the previous fo... Portugal News
2020-04-18 Partial lockdown lifting of the sanitary fence in Ovar, which ceased to operate at midnight, even though "through the... Portugal News
2020-04-18 Domestic travel restrictions restrictions on freedom of movement... Portugal News
2020-04-17 Awareness campaigns Keep normal vaccination schedule. The Director-General of Health has asked the Portuguese not to pos... Portugal News
2020-04-17 Economic measures Ministry of Agriculture encourages students to take up jobs in agriculture with the promise of no in... Reuters
2020-04-17 International flights suspension extended the suspension of flights to and from outside the European Union by 30 days until May 17... Reuters
2020-04-17 Border closure  Overland travel into Portugal will be possible only for Portuguese citizens, residents, and workers.... International SOS
2020-04-16 Requirement to wear protective gear in public The municipality of Portimao in southern Portugal and the Madeira Islands said they would distribute... Reuters
2020-04-14 Schools closure  The Prime Minister announced today that for students up until the 9th year, the entire third period ... Portugal News
2020-04-13 International flights suspension Extended SoE: Portugal will also shut down all airports for passenger traffic during the Easter peri... Portugal News
2020-04-12 Strengthening the public health system The second plane chartered by the Portuguese State to transport medical equipment from China arrived... Portugal News
2020-04-11 Psychological assistance and medical social work Government creates temporary structures for victims of domestic violence... Portugal News
2020-04-10 State of emergency declared Portugal state of emergency to be extended until May 1... Portugal News
2020-04-10 Awareness campaigns Civil protection messages sent to 10.5 million mobile phones: “COVID19: Special circulation restri... Portugal News
2020-04-09 Domestic travel restrictions Extended SoE: Domestic travel banned from April 9-13 (Easter period). People will not be allowed to ... US News
2020-04-06 Awareness campaigns mobile application Estamos ON - Covid19 is available for iOS and Android.... Portugal Govt
2020-04-03 General recommendations Extended SoE: Foreign Minister asks emigrants not to come home... Portugal News
2020-04-03 State of emergency declared Portugal begins another 15 days of state of emergency until April 17. The state of emergency has bee... Portugal News
2020-04-03 Partial lockdown Extended SoE:The rules already enacted in the first period of state of emergency remain, including t... Portugal News
2020-04-03 Economic measures Extended SoE:The Govt has announced the reinforcement of the means and powers of the Authority for W... Portugal News
2020-04-03 Limit public gatherings Extended SoE:In retail or service establishments that maintain activity, "a minimum distance of two ... Portugal News
2020-04-03 Awareness campaigns Extended SoE:Retail or service establishments that continue to operate must give priority to “pers... Portugal News
2020-04-03 Emergency administrative structures activated or established Extended SoE:During the validity of the state of emergency, the possibility of terminating the emplo... Portugal News
2020-04-03 Strengthening the public health system Extended SoE:Civil requisition - Any goods or services from legal persons under public or private la... Portugal News
2020-04-02 Changes in prison-related policies Extended SoE: To avoid the spread of coronavirus in prisons, the government decided to give partial ... US News
2020-03-29 Strengthening the public health system The General Directorate of Health published on Sunday, the standard 007/2020 - Prevention and Infect... Portugal Ministry of Health
2020-03-29 Awareness campaigns The President of the Republic has asked the Portuguese people to continue to respect the rules of co... Portugal News
2020-03-28 Awareness campaigns About 500 police officers were involved this weekend in more than 80 operations in the municipalitie... Portugal News
2020-03-28 Emergency administrative structures activated or established All foreigners in Portugal with pending applications will be treated as permanent residents from Mon... NEWS24X7WORLD
2020-03-27 Economic measures Companies that are forced to close due to the state of national emergency will be able to access the... Portugal News
2020-03-27 Strengthening the public health system Portugal received the first airplane with thousands of personal protective equipment, namely masks, ... Portugal Ministry of Health
2020-03-26 Strengthening the public health system The covid-19 pandemic mitigation phase came into force today, 26 March, in Portugal, as determined b... Portugal News
2020-03-26 Testing policy Covid-19 testing protocol determined for Mitigating Phase. ... Portugal Ministry of Health
2020-03-26 General recommendations Social isolation recommendations for mental health from the Government... Portugal Ministry of Health
2020-03-25 International flights suspension The Government today announced the continuation of the March 10th suspension of flights to and from ... Portugal News
2020-03-23 Strengthening the public health system Portugal will adopt a new model of treatment for those infected with the covid-19 virus next week, w... The Portugal News
2020-03-22 State of emergency declared The National Emergency State will take effect at midnight on Sunday, March 22, and lasts for 15 days... Jornal Economico
2020-03-21 Economic measures Prime Minister, António Costa, has announced the automatic extension of the lease agreements for th... The Portugal News
2020-03-21 Surveillance and monitoring The security forces and services will have a daily list of people who are required to be quarantined... Portugal News
2020-03-21 Awareness campaigns People over 70, the chronically ill, health professionals and security and protection and rescue for... The Portugal News
2020-03-21 Limit public gatherings The capacity of public transport will be reduced to one third of the maximum number of seats availab... The Portugal News
2020-03-20 Closure of businesses and public services From March 22, for at least 15 days, all non-essential businesses will be closed to customers, altho... Portugal Resident
2020-03-20 Health screenings in airports and border crossings ANA airports authority has declared that all Portuguese airports (Lisbon, Porto, Faro, Madeira and P... Portugal Resident
2020-03-20 Surveillance and monitoring Diário de Notícias reports that police cars are already circulating in various locations using lou... Portugal Resident
2020-03-20 Strengthening the public health system The first government plane will leave Portugal this weekend to collect medical supplies: masks, vent... Portugal Resident
2020-03-20 Public services closure  From March 22, for at least 15 days, all non-essential businesses will be closed to customers, altho... Portugal Resident
2020-03-20 Economic measures Público reports the Portugal Govt will provide a €60 million line of credit which will allow for ... Portugal Resident
2020-03-16 Limit public gatherings >1000 people... PortugalNews
2020-03-16 Visa restrictions Passengers of cruise ships are not allowed to disembark in Portuguese ports.... PortugalNews
2020-03-16 Schools closure  School and universities... PortugalNews
2020-03-16 Strengthening the public health system Health strenghtening measures... Portugal News
2020-03-16 Emergency administrative structures activated or established Social measures for emergency times.... Portugal News
2020-03-15 International flights suspension suspension of all passenger flights and rail traffic with Spain as of 15 March... Aljazeera
2020-03-15 Border closure  closure of border with Spain as of 15 March... Politico
2020-03-13 Awareness campaigns Government launches website on COVID-19 response plan ... Portugal Govt
2020-03-13 Limit public gatherings closure of public institutions such as museums, pools... US Embassy
2020-03-12 State of emergency declared declaration of state of alert (not a state of emergency)... Government of Portugal
2020-03-12 Border closure  closure of land and sea borders to tourists and travelers... US Embassy
2020-03-12 Limit public gatherings The suspension of events with more than 100 people... US Embassy Portugal
2020-03-10 International flights suspension Flights from Portugal to Italy suspended... Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Italy
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