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Originally Posted by scottw
Euronews Sept 23, 20021
Portugal has the highest COVID-19 vaccination rate in the world
NY TIMES Oct 1, 2021
In Portugal, There Is Virtually No One Left to Vaccinate—
Portugal is among the most highly vaccinated countries in the world. Vice Adm. Henrique Gouveia e Melo, who led the campaign, said there was a ...
CBS Nov 14, 2021
Portugal, the little country that could ... get vaccinated
— One of the most vaccinated countries on Earth is now welcoming visitors after having achieved a 98% vaccination.
CBS Sunday Morning Nov 14, 2021
Portugal is emerging as a shining example of civic duty. One of the most vaccinated countries on Earth, it is now welcoming visitors after having achieved a 98% vaccination rate.
Reuters Nov 25, 2021
Portugal reimposes COVID-19 restrictions as cases rise
LISBON — Portugal, one of the world’s most vaccinated nations, has reimposed some restrictions to stop a surge in COVID-19 cases,
CBS DEC 6, 2021
Portugal reinstates restrictions after sharp rise in new COVID-19 cases
Portugal is bringing back tight pandemic restrictions amid a rise in COVID-19 infections.
WASHINGTON POST December 6, 2021
CDC issues ‘very high’ risk warning for travel to France and Portugal
The European countries received a Level 4. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said to avoid travel to France, Portugal, Cyprus, Andorra and Liechtenstein, grouping all in a Level 4 category that represents a “very high” level of the coronavirus.
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the prime minister warned Tuesday that the latest infection surge across Europe compels the Portuguese government to consider precautionary measures.
We can’t ignore the signs,” Prime Minister António Costa said of the European Union’s growing number of new confirmed cases. “The later we act, the greater the risk.”
So far, daily deaths of people with COVID-19 remain in the single digits, and the number of infected patients requiring ICU treatment has been below 100 since mid-September.
New restrictions on gatherings and rules on mask-wearing are possible, however. COVID-19 vaccines are effective at preventing serious illness but don’t stop coronavirus infections.
Seems this part of the story was absent in and even they don’t think the vaccine prevents infections
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