In a statement published on the official website, the National Maritime Authority justified the "preventive measure" as an answer "to contain the spread of Covid-19" and ensures that the "ban will be lifted as soon as all security conditions are met".
The National Maritime Authority reinforces the appeal to citizens not to go to the beaches and not go to baths.
Portugal is on the alert level, with 169 cases of Covid-19 infection confirmed.
The new coronavirus was first detected in December in China, and has already claimed more than 5,700 deaths worldwide.
National Maritime Authority prohibits groups of people on the beaches
in News · 15 Mar 2020, 12:31 · 2 Comments
What is the Portuguese government doing to test tourists at all the borders, lànd, air and sea. There are some disturbing reports coming through about British and Spanish tourists, who have not been checked?
By Harry from Porto on 16 Mar 2020, 13:01
For crowds it would almost sensible. For individuals and small groups the directive is short viewed, asinine and ridiculous!
By Tony Fernandes from Other on 16 Mar 2020, 13:32