[ad_1]
The extraordinary meeting of Municipal Civil Protection, held on Monday 19, made it clear that the situation of the pandemic in the municipality is “very serious.” As a preventive measure, cemeteries will be closed, in the municipality, during October 31 and November 1.
Contrary to what is happening in neighboring counties, in Guimarães, the pandemic situation is getting out of the control of the health authorities. At the moment, no chains of contagion can be identified.
“It is out of control in the county. The situation is very serious ”, said the director of ACES do Alto Ave, Novais de Carvalho, during the meeting.
Cemeteries closed on October 31 and November 1
Due to this situation, it was unanimously decided, in this Civil Protection meeting, to keep the county cemeteries closed on October 31 and November 1. The Director of ACES do Alto Ave, Novais de Carvalho, considers that the measure “is justified for the moment we are living.” According to the director of ACES do Alto Ave, “we are facing an exceptional and serious period, with tragic consequences for society. Everything we have to do to reduce the impact of the transmission of the virus is important, especially when it comes to moments of emotional and family problems such as ‘All Saints Day’ ”, added Novais de Carvalho.
Fatima Dourado, health delegate, described the situation in Guimarães as “bad” when it comes to controlling the pandemic. “To avoid meetings, these measures must be taken to interrupt the transmission chains! It is a very private, emotional day, conducive to hugs, ”stressed the head of Public Health of the Guimarães territory, in relation to the Day of the Dead.
Pandemic closes the cemeteries of Guimarães on All Saints’ Day
Contrary to what is happening in neighboring counties, in Guimarães, the pandemic situation is getting out of the control of the health authorities.
Guimarães Hospital at capacity limit
The director of the Senhora da Oliveira Hospital also acknowledged at this meeting that the unit is “at the limit of its response capacity.” The Hospital already has a closed floor due to the covid-19 infection.
Differentiated measures can be applied in certain areas of the municipality
The mayor of Guimarães, Domingos Bragança, calls for “an effort from all” to “prevent the spread of the virus”, taking into account the increase in positive cases seen in recent weeks. Domingos Bragança recalled that the aggravation of restrictive measures can be applied in different territories, in a region, municipality or parish. “We don’t want this to happen in Guimarães. It is important to involve all the people of Guimarães in this fight, especially for understanding and pedagogy, counting heavily on the collaboration of the Presidents of the Parish Councils “, he said, stating that it is” fundamental that the memory of our loved ones , in cemeteries, is carried out in a different way or in advance, in the face of an exceptional situation that is experienced due to the covid-19 pandemic. I met with Archpriest, Father Samuel Vilas-Boas, who also expressed his understanding of this measure, taking into account the negative evolution of this infection ”.
The meeting was attended by the delegate of Public Health, Guimarães Hospital, executive director of ACES do Alto Ave, presidents of Parish Councils, Guimarães Firefighters and Taipas Firefighters, PSP and GNR, who expressed full agreement with the proposal presented. of Domingos Bragança.
[ad_2]
