| 2020-03-15 |
International flights suspension |
suspension of all passenger flights and rail traffic with Spain as of 15 March... |
Aljazeera |
| 2020-03-12 |
State of emergency declared |
declaration of state of alert (not a state of emergency)... |
Government of 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 |
| 2020-05-22 |
Surveillance and monitoring |
Minister of Internal Administration highlights work of SEF and GNR in restoring borders... |
Govt Portugal |
| 2020-05-19 |
Surveillance and monitoring |
Assessment of the first fortnight of the calamity situation is "prudently encouraging"... |
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 |
| 2020-05-20 |
Other public health measures enforced |
With a global allocation of 50 million euros, Adaptar Microempresas aims to create support for the a... |
Govt Portugal |
| 2020-05-20 |
Economic measures |
Companies have already received 284 million euros through the simplified layoff scheme... |
Govt Portugal |
| 2020-05-21 |
Economic measures |
Parliament approves Government proposal to extend support for rent payments... |
Govt Portugal |
| 2020-04-17 |
Border closure |
Overland travel into Portugal will be possible only for Portuguese citizens, residents, and workers.... |
International SOS |
| 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 |
| 2020-03-10 |
International flights suspension |
Flights from Portugal to Italy suspended... |
Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Italy |
| 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 |
| 2020-03-15 |
Border closure |
closure of border with Spain as of 15 March... |
Politico |
| 2020-04-20 |
Limit public gatherings |
Prime Minister meets with Cardinal Patriarch of Lisbon. We must "make the celebration of faith compa... |
Portugal Govt |
| 2020-05-04 |
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 |
Mass population testing |
Currently, the installed capacity in INIAV laboratories will allow 400 to 500 tests to be carried o... |
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 |
Economic measures |
Portugal contributes 10 million euros to the initiative "Global response to Covid-19"... |
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 |
Other public health measures enforced |
wearing a mask will be mandatory when traveling on public transport, which will see its limited capa... |
Portugal Govt |
| 2020-04-24 |
Surveillance and monitoring |
National Action by the Authority for Working Conditions has already inspected more than 1000 compani... |
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 |
| 2020-05-05 |
Economic measures |
Government highlights measures approved to support fisheries and aquaculture sector... |
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 |
| 2020-05-06 |
Economic measures |
Public Social Security is the instrument to "leave no one behind in this crisis"... |
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 |
| 2020-05-07 |
Mass population testing |
Testing of household workers in the Northern Region is complete. more than 24,000 tests were carried... |
Portugal Govt |
| 2020-05-03 |
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 |
| 2020-04-24 |
Economic measures |
The Minister of Agriculture, Maria do Céu Albuquerque, followed the operation of companies in the m... |
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 |
| 2020-04-21 |
Economic measures |
The Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) will finance 66 research and development (R&D) proje... |
Portugal Govt |
| 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 |
| 2020-03-13 |
Awareness campaigns |
Government launches website on COVID-19 response plan ... |
Portugal Govt |
| 2020-04-06 |
Awareness campaigns |
mobile application Estamos ON - Covid19 is available for iOS and Android.... |
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 |
| 2020-04-20 |
Economic measures |
the Government is implementing programs to relocate people, namely in the social sector.... |
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 |
| 2020-04-23 |
Economic measures |
Council of Ministers approves draft law to support municipalities in combating Covid-19. Expenses wi... |
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 |
| 2020-04-22 |
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 |
| 2020-05-07 |
Other public health measures enforced |
The decree-law was approved, which establishes support for local authorities for the installation of... |
Portugal Govt |
| 2020-06-15 |
International flights suspension |
air routes will be reactivated, existing restrictions on air traffic will be lifted and a collective... |
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 |
| 2020-06-02 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
Faro Airport open... |
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 |
| 2020-05-30 |
Limit public gatherings |
community religious ceremonies will be able to take place... |
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 |
| 2020-06-01 |
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 |
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 |
Limit public gatherings |
Crowds of more than 10 people are prohibited... |
Portugal Govt |
| 2020-06-01 |
Schools closure |
Pre-school education establishments are also reopened and the opening of daycare centers is widespre... |
Portugal Govt |
| 2020-06-02 |
Economic measures |
Portugal strengthens international cooperation in the face of the pandemic crisis... |
Portugal Govt |
| 2020-06-04 |
Economic measures |
Government approves Economic and Social Stabilization Program to stabilize economy and society by th... |
Portugal Govt |
| 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 |
| 2020-05-08 |
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 |
| 2020-06-06 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
June 6 was confirmed as the opening date of the bathing season... |
Portugal Govt |
| 2020-06-08 |
Awareness campaigns |
Prime Minister António Costa appealed to the Portuguese to "leave safely", taking extra care, namel... |
Portugal Govt |
| 2020-06-12 |
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 |
| 2020-06-15 |
State of emergency declared |
State of calamity remains in effect until July 1, said Prime Minister... |
Portugal Govt |
| 2020-06-15 |
Border closure |
the opening of borders flights to European countries on the 15th... |
Portugal Govt |
| 2020-06-15 |
Domestic travel restrictions |
the restrictions that still exist will be eliminated... |
Portugal Govt |
| 2020-06-15 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
the restrictions that still exist will be eliminated... |
Portugal Govt |
| 2020-05-28 |
Economic measures |
Clean & Safe stamp was highlighted at the World Tourism Organization to distinguish tourist activiti... |
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 |
| 2020-05-13 |
Economic measures |
Portugal sets up operation to support the fight against Covid-19 in São Tomé and Príncipe... |
Portugal Govt |
| 2020-05-12 |
Economic measures |
Agriculture announces ten million euros to support the wine sector... |
Portugal Govt |
| 2020-05-12 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Government prepares measures to minimize pandemic impact on the fire fighting system... |
Portugal Govt |
| 2020-05-13 |
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 |
| 2020-05-13 |
Psychological assistance and medical social work |
Government highlights measures to combat inequalities in a pandemic scenario... |
Portugal Govt |
| 2020-05-12 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
Open4Business platform shows open establishments... |
Portugal Govt |
| 2020-05-15 |
Limit public gatherings |
Government launches Clean & Safe seal for restaurants... |
Portugal Govt |
| 2020-05-11 |
Schools closure |
The Minister of Science, Technology and Higher Education, Manuel Heitor, called on universities and ... |
Portugal Govt |
| 2020-05-15 |
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 |
| 2020-05-16 |
Economic measures |
New package of exceptional measures to support the agricultural sector, worth around 140 million eur... |
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 |
| 2020-05-08 |
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 |
| 2020-05-18 |
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 |
| 2020-05-18 |
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 |
Schools closure |
The reopening of classroom activities in the 11th and 12th years and the 2nd and 3rd of other second... |
Portugal Govt |
| 2020-03-26 |
Testing policy |
Covid-19 testing protocol determined for Mitigating Phase. ... |
Portugal Ministry of Health |
| 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 |
| 2020-03-29 |
Strengthening the public health system |
The General Directorate of Health published on Sunday, the standard 007/2020 - Prevention and Infect... |
Portugal Ministry of Health |
| 2020-03-26 |
General recommendations |
Social isolation recommendations for mental health from the Government... |
Portugal Ministry of Health |
| 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 |
| 2020-04-03 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Extended SoE:Civil requisition - Any goods or services from legal persons under public or private la... |
Portugal News |
| 2020-04-03 |
Emergency administrative structures activated or established |
Extended SoE:During the validity of the state of emergency, the possibility of terminating the emplo... |
Portugal News |
| 2020-04-24 |
Surveillance and monitoring |
Two drones will support the PSP during the weekend in reinforced policing to stop any breaches of th... |
Portugal News |
| 2020-03-29 |
Awareness campaigns |
The President of the Republic has asked the Portuguese people to continue to respect the rules of co... |
Portugal News |
| 2020-03-21 |
Surveillance and monitoring |
The security forces and services will have a daily list of people who are required to be quarantined... |
Portugal News |
| 2020-03-28 |
Awareness campaigns |
About 500 police officers were involved this weekend in more than 80 operations in the municipalitie... |
Portugal News |
| 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 |
| 2020-03-26 |
Strengthening the public health system |
The covid-19 pandemic mitigation phase came into force today, 26 March, in Portugal, as determined b... |
Portugal News |
| 2020-03-25 |
International flights suspension |
The Government today announced the continuation of the March 10th suspension of flights to and from ... |
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 |
| 2020-03-16 |
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 |
| 2020-04-03 |
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 |
Partial lockdown |
Extended SoE:The rules already enacted in the first period of state of emergency remain, including t... |
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 |
| 2020-04-27 |
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 |
| 2020-04-27 |
Public services closure |
Carris stores and kiosks will reopen to the public on Monday, with safety rules adapted to the covid... |
Portugal News |
| 2020-04-20 |
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 |
| 2020-04-19 |
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 |
| 2020-04-03 |
State of emergency declared |
Portugal begins another 15 days of state of emergency until April 17. The state of emergency has bee... |
Portugal News |
| 2020-04-18 |
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 |
| 2020-04-12 |
Strengthening the public health system |
The second plane chartered by the Portuguese State to transport medical equipment from China arrived... |
Portugal News |
| 2020-04-03 |
General recommendations |
Extended SoE: Foreign Minister asks emigrants not to come home... |
Portugal News |
| 2020-04-10 |
Awareness campaigns |
Civil protection messages sent to 10.5 million mobile phones: “COVID19: Special circulation restri... |
Portugal News |
| 2020-04-14 |
Schools closure |
The Prime Minister announced today that for students up until the 9th year, the entire third period ... |
Portugal News |
| 2020-04-10 |
State of emergency declared |
Portugal state of emergency to be extended until May 1... |
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 |
| 2020-05-04 |
Limit public gatherings |
National beaches will have a maximum capacity of bathers during the bathing season, following the pa... |
Portugal News |
| 2020-04-11 |
Psychological assistance and medical social work |
Government creates temporary structures for victims of domestic violence... |
Portugal News |
| 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 |
Limit public gatherings |
>1000 people... |
PortugalNews |
| 2020-03-20 |
Economic measures |
Público reports the Portugal Govt will provide a €60 million line of credit which will allow for ... |
Portugal Resident |
| 2020-03-20 |
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 |
| 2020-04-17 |
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 |
| 2020-04-16 |
Requirement to wear protective gear in public |
The municipality of Portimao in southern Portugal and the Madeira Islands said they would distribute... |
Reuters |
| 2020-03-21 |
Limit public gatherings |
The capacity of public transport will be reduced to one third of the maximum number of seats availab... |
The Portugal News |
| 2020-03-21 |
Economic measures |
Prime Minister, António Costa, has announced the automatic extension of the lease agreements for th... |
The 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 |
| 2020-03-21 |
Awareness campaigns |
People over 70, the chronically ill, health professionals and security and protection and rescue for... |
The Portugal News |
| 2020-03-13 |
Limit public gatherings |
closure of public institutions such as museums, pools... |
US Embassy |
| 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 |
| 2020-04-02 |
Changes in prison-related policies |
Extended SoE: To avoid the spread of coronavirus in prisons, the government decided to give partial ... |
US News |
| 2020-04-09 |
Domestic travel restrictions |
Extended SoE: Domestic travel banned from April 9-13 (Easter period). People will not be allowed to ... |
US News |
