The move brings Covid jabs in line with other vaccinations offered by Macao’s health system.
Alvis Lo Iek Long
Another mass-testing unlikely; health chief says tracing most recent cases’ contacts is top priority.
Ideas focus on Macao’s strengthened participation in Greater Bay Area and In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin.
Brand new MOP 9.8 billion, 1,100-bed facility will admit first patients next year, raising available hospital beds in city by 50%.
Everyone must take RAT before leaving home; residents may not step outside home except for urgent reasons or to buy essentials, says CPSP public relations chief.
Health chief stresses benefits of mass testing, points to fewer cases; ‘if we reach zero cases we can return to our normal life’.
Health director says situation ‘very serious’; three clusters identified; 5,000 people locked down or affected by city’s Red and Yellow Zones; non-tertiary students to end academic year early.
Health bureau officials track down source of outbreak which has infected 36, and put hundreds of schoolchildren at risk; 585,666 mass-tested, majority negative.
One cluster traced to 13 non-resident workers living in one flat; carriers range from baby to octogenarian; staff at 53 NAT stations working all-out to complete mass testing.