China Overseas Chinese Network, December 2nd According to the WeChat official account of the Chinese Embassy in Portugal, the fifth wave of new crown pneumonia is spreading in Portugal, and the number of new confirmed cases in a single day continues to rise. The new mutant strain Omi Keron has spread in many European countries such as Portugal, and the epidemic situation is severe.
The Portuguese government announced that starting from December 1st, the national civil defense response level for the new crown pneumonia epidemic will be raised from “alert status” to “disaster status”, and the relevant prevention and control measures will be tightened again. mainly includes:
The first is to require people to wear masks in closed indoor places, to present vaccination certificates or virus test negative certificates when entering catering establishments, tourist accommodation establishments, sports and fitness establishments and activities with fixed seats, and to be hospitalized in visiting relatives and friends in nursing homes or medical institutions Patients, entering bars, dance halls and sports facilities, and participating in activities with no fixed seats must present a negative virus test certificate. All passengers coming to Portugal must present a negative virus test certificate before boarding the plane. The offending airline will be charged a high price. Fines, if the circumstances are serious, the relevant flights will be cut off.
The second is to re-recommend that qualified employers across the country implement telecommuting, and all Portuguese people are regularly tested for viruses and before they participate in family gatherings and other gatherings of people.
The third is to accelerate the promotion of vaccination work. Starting next week, approximately 638,000 children from 5 to 11 years old will be vaccinated nationwide, and priority will be given to elderly people over 65 years old who have completed two doses of vaccination for more than 150 days, people over 50 years old who have been vaccinated against Johnson & Johnson, and other medical advice. Relevant personnel who have received the booster vaccination as soon as possible are given the booster vaccination.
The fourth is to designate January 2-9, 2022 as the “Pandemic Exposure Prevention Week.” During the “Precaution Week” period, employers are required to implement telecommuting and close bars and dance halls. Except for colleges and universities, public and private teaching institutions and nurseries at all levels will not start classes.
The Chinese Embassy in Portugal once again reminded Chinese citizens in Portugal:
First, we must attach great importance to the risk of the spread of the epidemic. Pay close attention to the epidemic notification and epidemic prevention policies issued by the Portuguese government, strictly abide by the local epidemic prevention regulations, scientifically and rationally prevent the epidemic, put an end to paralyzing thoughts and fluke mentality, and do not slack off or panic.
Second, we must effectively strengthen personal protective measures. Wearing a mask is still an effective way to stop the spread of the virus. Even if the entire vaccination has been completed, you should still wear a mask in public places. Wash hands frequently, disinfect frequently, minimize unnecessary outings, and avoid gathering activities and going to crowded places.
Third, we must do a good job of personal health monitoring. If you feel unwell or have fever, cough and other suspected symptoms, please call the 24-hour hotline of the Portuguese National Health System (SNS24: 808242424) immediately. Avoid going out during treatment or isolation and observation, and promptly notify close contacts to self-isolate to avoid expanding the scope of infection.
Fourth, we must insist on “non-essential, non-urgent, and non-traveling.” It is recommended to carefully evaluate travel risks and carefully arrange international travel. If you really need to return to your country, please be sure to isolate yourself at home after the test and before boarding, try not to go out, arrange a closed-loop car to the airport as much as possible, and pay attention to strengthening protection during waiting and boarding.
If a Chinese citizen in Portugal is diagnosed, please contact the 24-hour consular protection phone number of the Chinese Embassy in Portugal to report, and the consular protection staff of the embassy will work hard to provide corresponding assistance.
The 24-hour emergency telephone number of the Chinese Embassy in Portugal for consular protection and assistance: +351-963355431;
The global emergency call center for consular protection and services of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: +86-10-12308 or +86-10-59913991
Editor in charge: Zhang Qingjin
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