Madeira extends the closing hours of bars and restaurants

The closing hours of bars and restaurants in Madeira will be extended to 23:00, from friday, and the curfew will take effect between the 00:00 e as 05:00, this Monday appointed the President of the Regional Government.

– That’s what we’re going to deliberate on Thursday, to take effect at 00:00 on Friday, Miguel Albuquerque said in a statement to journalists, underlining that a policy of gradual opening and extending restrictions is underway.

And reinforced: this does not imply that it is not imperative and fundamental to comply with the distancing rules, comply with the rules issued by the Regional Health Directorate.

At this moment when the region begins to receive flights from its main issuing market, The Briton, restaurants and bars can be open until 22:00 with a capacity up to 50%, with five people per table, and in bars it is not allowed to drink at the counter or standing.

The curfew is currently in force between the 23:00 e as 05:00, including weekends.