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Covid-19 has also caused the cancellation of carnival celebrations across the Atlantic. Samba schools, dances and blocks – which have gained great popularity in recent years thanks to the increase in Brazilian immigration – will not be held in Portugal this year due to the worsening pandemic.
After a month of January with a general increase in new cases and deaths, the pandemic is already showing signs of decelerating in the country. Even so, the general lockdown – and its restrictions on travel and settlements – is expected to remain until mid-March.
Along with this, the mummies festivities also fell victim to SARS-CoV-2. Even before the government announced the restrictions, several organizers of samba blocks and schools had voluntarily announced the cancellation of the festivities.