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Complete list of coronavirus testing sites in the Greater Lisbon region

Complete list of coronavirus testing sites in the Greater Lisbon region

If you have symptoms related to covid-19, you may be diagnosed. The Regional Health Authority of Lisbon and Vale do Tejo (ARSLVT), in compliance with the principles of equity, quality and proximity of healthcare provided to the population, has reorganized human and material healthcare resources primary health and created 35 zones dedicated to the diagnosis of coronavirus in the region. This Thursday, the map with the network of these areas was unveiled. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Portugal, offers you the complete list of coronavirus screening locations in the Greater Lisbon region.

Mandatory vaccination passport to go to a restaurant or a hotel in Portugal, Porto and the Algarve are falling into deconfinement

Mandatory vaccination passport to go to a restaurant or a hotel in Portugal, Porto and the Algarve are falling into deconfinement

With an increase in the number of cases, the Portuguese authorities have decided that Porto, Faro, Braga, Setubal and other Portuguese municipalities must step back into deconfinement and have the same rules that apply to the capital Lisbon. The measures include time and capacity restrictions for shops and restaurants. The big news of the week is now the obligation to present the vaccination passport or a negative test in order to be able to go to the hotel or to the restaurant! Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you all about this new measure.

Return of the curfew in 45 municipalities in Portugal including Lisbon, Porto and Faro

Return of the curfew in 45 municipalities in Portugal including Lisbon, Porto and Faro

As every week, the Portuguese health authorities announced the new measures. After the ban on entering or leaving the capital city on weekends, then the establishment of an exception for holders of vaccination passports, it is now the return of the curfew that has been announced. It will be in place from 11 p.m. in 45 municipalities that are at high and very high risk, including Faro, Lisbon, Braga and Porto. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you all about this new measure and the municipalities concerned.

New lockdown from next week in Portugal, schools remain open

New lockdown from next week in Portugal, schools remain open

While Portugal has recorded its worst day in terms of coronavirus-related deaths since the start of the pandemic, a return to lockdown on the same model as that of April 2020 is more than likely and this from next Tuesday, like the confirmed the Minister of Economy Pedro Siza Vieira. Indeed the Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa was this Friday in a meeting with the different parties to discuss other measures to be applied, from the closure of non-food businesses and restaurants, to the opening of schools or the postponement of the elections. presidential. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you all about the likely comeback of lockdown in Portugal.

New state of emergency in Portugal: 113 counties at very high risk

New state of emergency in Portugal: 113 counties at very high risk

In order to combat the coronavirus epidemic, the Portuguese authorities announced an extension of the state of emergency, which will be in effect between 00:00 on 9th and 11:59 p.m. on 23rd December, and which will surely be extended until at least January 7th. In addition, 113 Portuguese counties are now listed as areas with stricter rules. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you all about the extension of the state of emergency and the rules of the 113 counties involved.

Covid-19: Find out the priority groups and the dates of the vaccination phases in Portugal

Covid-19: Find out the priority groups and the dates of the vaccination phases in Portugal

Portugal has just unveiled the approximate schedule and the different priority groups for the covid-19 vaccination campaign. The vaccine will begin to be administered in early January and in the worst-case scenario, it may take four months to vaccinate the first priority group, with nearly a million Portuguese. The logistics plan remains to be defined and will be a challenge for Portugal. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you all about the priority groups and the dates of the vaccination phases in Portugal.

All measures in place for Christmas and New Year's Eve in Portugal

All measures in place for Christmas and New Year's Eve in Portugal

Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Cost has just unveiled the measures that will be in place during the holiday season to fight the coronavirus epidemic, and these are proving to be less stringent than in other European countries. These measures are framed by the state of emergency, which will be in effect between midnight on 9th and 11.59 p.m. on December 23rd, and which will surely be extended until at least January 7st. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you all about the measures in place for Christmas and New Year’s Eve in Portugal.

New state of emergency measures in Portugal, 4 levels of risk and wearing a compulsory mask at work

New state of emergency measures in Portugal, 4 levels of risk and wearing a compulsory mask at work

Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa announced on Saturday, November 21st new measures in the context of the state of emergency which has just been extended until at least December 8th. Among these measures, the ban on moving between municipalities during the two long weekends in December or the creation of 4 levels of risk with different measures and the obligation to wear a mask at work. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you all about the new state of emergency measures in Portugal.

Clashes between owners and police against anti-covid measures in Porto

Clashes between owners and police against anti-covid measures in Porto

Portugal was about to start its first weekend of curfew and Porto was the scene of clashes between police officers and professionals in the restaurant, hotel and nightlife sectors, as the latter protested against the anti-covid measures put in place by the government. Throwing bottles at the police, setting fire to the coffin to symbolize their death, arrest: the clashes were not easy, a sign that anger is also brewing in Portugal. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you all about these clashes between police officers and restaurateurs in Porto against anti-covid measures.

Portugal toughens weekend measures and expands list of high-risk cities

Portugal toughens weekend measures and expands list of high-risk cities

In recent weeks, a real race for measures has been played out in Portugal in the face of the increase in coronavirus cases. After the announcement by the President of the Portuguese Republic of the return of the “preventive” state of emergency, Prime Minister Antonio Costa, for his part, detailed a toughening of the measures put in place and an expansion of the towns concerned by the curfew (11 p.m. to 5 a.m. on weekdays and from 1 p.m. on weekends). Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you all about Antonio Costa's new announcements.

Shooting on Avenida da Liberdade in Lisbon for the first night of the curfew

Shooting on Avenida da Liberdade in Lisbon for the first night of the curfew

Portugal entered its first night of curfew on Monday, November 9th, and a shooting took place in downtown Lisbon, on Avenida da Liberdade. This shooting reportedly involved 2 vehicles and no injuries or damage were recorded. Traffic came to a halt on Lisbon's largest avenue, enough time for inspectors to gather evidence in order to conduct the investigation. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you all about this shooting on Avenida da Liberdade in Lisbon on the first night of curfew.

6 reasons why Portugal could emerge stronger from the coronavirus crisis

6 reasons why Portugal could emerge stronger from the coronavirus crisis

The health crisis linked to the coronavirus epidemic has not spared Portugal, which is embarking on a second state of emergency. Nevertheless, the predicted disaster seems to have been avoided and Portugal is doing quite well compared to its neighbor Spain. As the lightened state of emergency returns and travel is limited, Portugal begins to prepare for 2021 and the revival of its economy. Even though the months ahead look tough, Portugal could do well in the long term and emerge stronger from the crisis. Of course, the article dwells on the potentially positive aspects and overlooks the immense challenges Portugal will face. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant in Portugal, gives you 6 reasons why Portugal might emerge stronger from the coronavirus crisis.

Curfew from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. on weekdays and from 1 p.m. on weekends in Portugal

Curfew from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. on weekdays and from 1 p.m. on weekends in Portugal

With the announcement by the President of the Portuguese Republic of the return of the “preventive” state of emergency, Prime Minister Antonio Costa for his part detailed this Saturday, November 7th the measures that will be in place in the 121 municipalities that are concerned, in order to combat the coronavirus epidemic. The implementation of a curfew in these areas has been confirmed, from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. on weekdays and from 1 p.m. on weekends. It will also be mandatory to be tested to access certain places. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you all about the implementation of the curfew in Portugal.

Mandatory mask in Portugal for 3 months even outdoors

Mandatory mask in Portugal for 3 months even outdoors

Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa had said he was considering making it mandatory to wear the mask outdoors, although its usefulness and effectiveness outdoors remains to be proven. The Portuguese Parliament is expected to vote in favor of this measure this Friday 23rd October. While critics have focused on the StayAway Covid tracking app, wearing masks outdoors has met with broad political consensus. This obligation will be for a minimum period of 3 months. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you all about wearing the compulsory mask outdoors in Portugal.

Portugal bans travels between departments between October 30th and November 3rd, lockdown for 3 municipalities

Portugal bans travels between departments between October 30th and November 3rd, lockdown for 3 municipalities

The Portuguese government of Antonio Costa announced this Thursday the ban on movement between each department (concelhos) between October 30th and November 3rd, in order to fight against the spread of the coronavirus epidemic which has already made more than 2,000 deaths since the onset of covid-19 in Portugal. This shock measure aims to avoid travel for the weekend of November 1, a public holiday in Portugal and an opportunity for families to get together. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you all about the travel ban in Portugal.

Coronavirus: Portugal goes into a state of calamity

Coronavirus: Portugal goes into a state of calamity

Faced with the increase in positive cases of coronavirus, Portugal has decided to go into a state of calamity. This state allows the implementation of measures to reduce the spread of the coronavirus epidemic in Portugal, such as limiting the number of people who can meet to 5, or the obligation to wear the mask in certain places. The state of calamity will be in place from midnight tonight. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you all about the establishment of the state of calamity in Portugal.

Portugal again excluded from the British air corridor, terrible news for tourism

Portugal again excluded from the British air corridor, terrible news for tourism

Portugal had feared him for several weeks, and England have just buried their last hopes. Indeed, Portugal is once again joining the “black list” countries: all people who have stayed in Portugal will have to quarantine for two weeks upon their arrival in England. The measure will be implemented on Saturday 12th at 4 a.m. (UK time). Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you all about the country’s new exclusion from the UK air corridor.

All the details of the "contingency plan" in Portugal from September 15th

All the details of the "contingency plan" in Portugal from September 15th

As announced a few weeks ago by the Portuguese Directorate General of Health, Portugal will go fully into a state of contingency as of September 15th, in order to fight against the coronavirus epidemic. The purpose of this change is to introduce new routines in the face of the increase in new cases and the start of the school year. Also, some rules only concern the AML and the North region. New rules, new hours, Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you all about this state of contingency in Portugal from September 15th.

New Portuguese school: no break, take-away canteen and disinfection by the pupils themselves

New Portuguese school: no break, take-away canteen and disinfection by the pupils themselves

The coronavirus epidemic has already changed a lot of our habits, and this will also affect the youngest of us as soon as the start of the school year, scheduled in Portugal between September 14th and September 17th, resumes. With less than a month before the children going back to school, Portuguese health authorities are issuing recommendations for the safest possible return. Among the measures, the establishment of a take-away only canteen, the disinfection of chairs and tables by the students themselves and in some establishments the disappearance of breaks! Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you all about the new Portuguese school.

Reopening of bars and nightclubs in Portugal, but closing at 8 p.m. and without a dance floor

Reopening of bars and nightclubs in Portugal, but closing at 8 p.m. and without a dance floor

Since March and the start of the coronavirus epidemic, bars and nightclubs in Portugal have been closed. However, they should be able to reopen very soon: this is what the Publico newspaper reports. The rules applied will be the same as those applied to tea rooms: closing at 8 p.m. and of course no dance floor. The night sector will have to adapt. Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you all about the reopening of bars and nightclubs in Portugal.