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In this sense, María Antunes, 67, was exemplary: she walked with her husband, daughter and dog, but she wore a mask and gloves.
At 12:00, the thermometer was already at 24 degrees and Márcio, 38, was sitting by the water with his son taking the opportunity to “have a different look.”
“I was a little bit psychologically tired of being at home with my family. As long as they have security measures, it is important for many people who are tired of being at home and have nowhere to go, “he said.
Additionally, the man expressed concern about beach dealerships that have been closed for nearly two months.
“There are many employers and microentrepreneurs who have no way to support themselves, do not have capital and this is also hurting employees who may be fired,” he warned.
In a “normal” year, the beaches of the Costa de Caparica would already be full of bathers, but today they remained almost empty, without a single umbrella and with social distance.
There was also no lack of passage and a warning from the Maritime Police that “you cannot stay on the beach for long.”
On Thursday, the Prime Minister, António Costa, announced that access to the beaches and the sea will be possible starting Monday to practice water sports, but for the general population, it is still being evaluated “with the municipalities and the captainships “.
According to the lack of definition plan presented by the Governor, a set of activities related to the beaches was identified, in which it is believed that “it is possible to eliminate the restrictions for three periods”, starting on May 4, May 18 or June 1 “. .
Portugal now registers 1,043 deaths related to covid-19, 20 more than on Saturday and 25,282 infected (plus 92), according to the epidemiological bulletin published today by the General Directorate of Health.
Portugal entered a calamity situation today, after three consecutive periods in a state of emergency since March 19.
This new phase of the fight against covid-19 provides for mandatory confinement for sick people and under active surveillance, the general duty of home collection and the compulsory use of masks in public transport, public assistance services, schools and commercial establishments.
By: Diana Bento Silva of the Lusa agency
