Lead Story
120 case threshold could be reached within two weeks
The covid-19 pandemic has registered a “reversal of the downward trend” in Portugal, with a transmissibility index (R) of 1.05, as numbers show that the country may reach 120 cases per 100,000 inhabitants within “two weeks to a month”.
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Too early to pause Janssen vaccine
The Minister of Health, Marta Temido, has said it is too early to comment on the recommendation issued today by the United States health authorities...
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Specialist warns wearing mask has increased voice disorders
Otorhinolaryngologist Clara Capucho warned today that the use of masks imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic has increased the number of voice pathologies,...
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TPN Exclusives
Terraces open up: People enjoying more freedom
On Monday, 5 April, terraces were finally able to open in Portugal with groups of up to four people per table. For many it meant meeting friends (even a table away) and leaving home for a bit, while for businesses this was a huge boost.
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Animals dying in illegal wells
By Paula Martins, In News - 09 Apr, 01h00
Algarve
Project launched in Algarve aims to save chameleon from extinction
In Algarve, Health & Environment - 13 Apr, 12h43
A project has been launched in the Algarve to save the chameleon from extinction.
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Business
Transferring your Mortgage to Another Bank
Do you currently have a mortgage in Portugal with a high interest rate and are looking to get the lowest rate possible?
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COVID-19
Response to Covid-19
Last March, when the country locked down in response to the Covid pandemic, a rapid response was needed as tens of thousands of people were in a situation where they had no money and no food.
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