COVID-19: Portugal declares emergency order a second time
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said it thus empowered the government to impose stricter restrictions, such as curfews and closures. - Instagram / @ presidentemarcelo PORTUGAL on Friday again declared a state of emergency in the country, following an increase in the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic. The matter was decided after the majority of lawmakers gave their support to the emergency proclamation. Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said it would empower the government to impose stricter restrictions, such as curfews and closures. "The coming weeks must involve our joint efforts to control the number of patients in the hospital, especially for those treated in the intensive care unit. "This is so that we can avoid a worse situation in December, a situation that can lead to drastic and unwanted restrictions for all of us. "November will be a test for us to control ourselves and calm down as well as the ability to survive in solidarity and perseverance," sa