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Why can’t I leave my municipality?
Just over a week after the Council of Ministers announced the return of the state of calamity, due to the increase in cases of contagion by the new coronavirus, on October 22 the prohibition of circulation between municipalities of the continent was approved, during the ending. week corresponding to the Day of the Dead, with measures similar to Easter.
Circulation outside the municipality of residence is limited between 00:00 on Friday and 06:00 on November 3.
The objective of this limitation, according to the Resolution of the Council of Ministers, is “to avoid the proliferation of registered cases of contagion of covid-19 and a setback in the containment of the transmission of the virus and the spread of the disease.”
What document must I present to go to work?
If you work in the neighboring municipality of your residence, or in the same metropolitan area, only a declaration of honor is required. However, if you work outside of the metropolitan area of your residence, you must already submit a statement from the employer that you are actually going to work.
What professionals are not covered by the restrictions?
There are some professionals who are not covered by the restrictions, including: health professionals and other workers in health and social support institutions; school teachers and non-teaching staff; civil protection agents, security forces and services, military, militarized and civilian personnel of the Armed Forces, inspectors of the Food and Economic Security Authority.
In addition, the restrictions do not apply to the holders of political offices, magistrates and directors of the social partners and political parties represented in the Assembly of the Republic; ministers of worship, through accreditation of the competent bodies of the respective religious community; and support staff from sovereign bodies and parties with parliamentary representation, provided that the respective professional relationship is accredited through a worker’s identification card or other suitable document.
What are other exceptions?
Since the period of restriction to movement also includes the period of classes, students and their companions can travel to schools, universities and leisure activities. However, the decree does not mention any exception with respect to the children of divorced parents, in alternate residence regime, who live in different municipalities.
Travel to occupational or day centers, trips for training, examinations or inspections, or participation in procedural acts with the judicial authorities or in acts within the competence of the notary are authorized – such as going to court, the conservatory or the utilities, provided proper proof of scheduling is presented. However, in the case of weddings, only the bride and groom and groomsmen will be covered by these exceptions.
It is also planned to transfer non-resident citizens to places of proven permanence, as well as situations of displacement to return to their habitual residence.
Is it possible to travel or go sightseeing?
In the case of domestic tourism, only foreigners or Portuguese living outside mainland Portugal can travel between municipalities during this period, but only to places such as tourist developments and local accommodations.
Upon arrival at the accommodation, they are obliged to stay in the same municipality.
The borders with Spain also remain open and exceptions are foreseen in the trips necessary to leave the continental territory of Portugal.
Who will supervise?
During the planned period, the Republican National Guard (GNR) and the Public Security Police (PSP) will carry out a joint inspection operation.
PSP and GNR said they will carry out patrol, awareness and inspection operations from Friday across the country to ensure compliance with regulations in the area of traffic restrictions between municipalities.
Rui Veloso, GNR’s director of operations, left an appeal to the public at the end of Thursday’s press conference: “Try to stay home, avoid unnecessary movements, because that is the only way to contain this pandemic.”
According to the two security forces, the operations essentially have an aspect of awareness and education, but if necessary these two forces and security will not hesitate to “impose the law.”
In addition to monitoring the circulation between municipalities, GNR and PSP will also be aware of other regulations in force to contain the covid-19 pandemic, such as wearing a mask on the street and in public transport, drinking alcohol on public roads and meeting of people, which is limited to five people.
I have a ticket for a show, can I go?
It is possible to travel to see live cultural shows – which is why the cinemas are not included, according to the PSP’s director of operations, Luís Elias – as long as the trip is carried out only between municipalities adjacent to the habitual residence or in the same residence. Metropolitan area. In addition, you must bring the ticket to the show with you.
I had a scheduled trip, can I request a refund for the tickets?
Rede Expressos eliminated transport activity between Friday and Sunday, and announced in a statement that “all passengers who bought their tickets in advance can be reimbursed or revalidated free of charge.”
CP also announced the refund of travel tickets between the same period: “Considering the content of the Resolution of the Council of Ministers, CP will apply a temporary change to the commercial return policy, for this specific period, allowing the free refund of tickets transport, provided they are presented up to one hour before the train departs from the client’s departure station “,
The company also explained that “tickets for the Alfa Pendular, Intercity, Interregional, Regional and Tourism services can be refunded at the ticket office, or online directly by the client through the CP website”, provided that the user sends the “Scan of the original ticket and indication of data (name, address, IBAN and TIN)”.
Is the refund also valid for shows?
In the case of the programs, the Compañía Nacional de Bailado, for example, announced that those who were going to see Planeta Dança – Segundo Chapul, Saturday, October 31, and that they are not covered by the exception that provides for travel between “bordering counties, residence habitual or in the same Metropolitan Area and as long as they have the respective ticket ”, you can request the return of your ticket or exchange it for one of the other dates of your choice.
Other shows were postponed, such as the Plutónio concerts at Campo Pequeno and Xutos & Pontapés at the Super Bock stadium. For those who had tickets, these will be valid for the new dates announced in the meantime. The decision to postpone the Xutos & Pontapés concert was made jointly with the artists, after having verified that the occupation of the room had a large number of residents far from the municipality.
