Prohibition of circulation between municipalities with application in the Azores



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In the Azores, the inter-municipal traffic ban applies between 11:00 p.m. on November 27 and 5:00 a.m. on December 2, and between 11:00 p.m. on December 4 and 5:00 a.m. on December 9, depending on the office . of the Representative of the Republic.

The measure that provides for exceptions, such as travel for professional reasons, is one of those provided in the scope of the renewal of the State of Emergency, by decree of the Government of the Republic that comes into force today. According to which also extends to the Azores, on November 30 and December 7, the suspension of teaching activities, as well as the tolerance of time for workers who perform public functions in the services of the direct administration of the State.

On the islands, according to Decree No. 9/2020, the mandatory use of a mask in the workplace will also apply, provided that the physical distance recommended by the health authorities is impractical or when physical barriers are not used. separation and protection between workers.
The application of these measures to the Azores can be verified by investigating by municipality on the website of the Government of the Republic https://covid19estamoson.gov.pt/. And the Office of the Representative of the Republic itself confirms it.

It should be noted that, in addition to these measures, measures that include the possibility of taking body temperature measurements by non-invasive means in access to workplaces, educational establishments, means of transport, spaces have been in force since November 9. commercial, cultural and sports; and the possibility of requiring diagnostic tests for Covid-19, in access to health facilities, residential structures, educational establishments, professional establishments at the entrance and exit of the national territory -by air or by sea- and other places.

The possibility of requesting resources, means and health establishments from the private and social sector, after trying an agreement and with fair compensation, is still in force; and the mobilization of human resources to strengthen the tracking capacity (epidemiological investigations, contact screening, follow-up of people under active surveillance).

Mandatory confinement for Covid-19 patients and people on active surveillance; weddings and baptisms limited to 50 people, and other events and celebrations limited to five people, unless in the same home there are also restrictions that remain in force, such as the capacity limitation of private vehicles with capacity for more than 5 seats to 2 / 3 of their occupation (unless they all belong to the same household).

There are also limits on the hours of commercial establishments (which must respect an indicative maximum capacity of 0.05 people per m2): they must close between 20:00 and 23:00, by decision of the mayor with a favorable opinion of the local health authority. and security forces.

Restaurants, meanwhile, must allow public access until 00:00 and close at 1:00; its capacity is limited to 50% of the capacity; and groups limited to six people (unless they belong to the same household, or four people in establishments less than 300 meters from a school, and in food courts in shopping centers); An appointment is required.

The sale of alcoholic beverages is also prohibited in the service areas and, after 8 pm, in any store; The consumption of alcoholic beverages on public roads is prohibited.
Measures related to teleworking and work organization are also foreseen, which can be consulted on the website and on the diploma.



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