PORTUGAL NEWS: Two-weeks Lockdown, But SEF Stay Work As Usual

• 15 January, 21

Prime minister António Costa has announced the form of Portugal’s new lockdown which comes into effect from 0.00 hours on Friday.

“Each one of us has to stay at home”, Mr Costa stressed. “We have to mobilise in the sense of a community. We have to unite once again with the firm intention of saving lives, protecting the SNS (national health service) and supporting our health professionals”.

Thus ‘working from home’ is mandatory for everyone who can. All non-food related businesses will close – the only exceptions being law courts and dentists.

Pharmacies, supermarkets (large and small), veterinary clinics can continue to function with strict rules as to the number of people allowed in at any one time.

Said the PM, he knows this new confinement “has enormous costs. But the cost of each human life has no price. We have reached the point where we cannot hesitate” – shutting down is the only option.

The government assured the continuation of those public offices and would honor “already-made” previous appointments

For investors who already have appointment with SEF and moreover those coming in the next month with confirmed SEF appointments, The Government assured the continuation of those public officers and would honor “already -made” previous appointment.

Banks, notary offices and tax administration offices will all be open. Offices are urged to promote teleworking practices from home.

Accordingly, Mercan’s Hosting Department will work as usual to offer continuous support to our clients and partners while complying with the law.

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