Members of a government appointed council say the government needs to step up resources and financial support for parents.
Health Bureau
On yesterday’s World No Tobacco Day, Health Bureau chief Dr Alvis Lo reiterated the government’s commitment to a smoke-free environment.
Health officials say Macao is at a “periodic peak of Covid-19 infection” and remind residents to keep up with their vaccinations.
The revised protocols come as around 1,000 residents a day turn up at Conde de São Januário Hospital seeking treatment for flu-like illnesses.
Clinical research, healthcare systems, and the medical applications of AI dominate discussion on the second day of the three-day conclave.
According to researchers, up to five percent of the population could become infected in the coming weeks as herd immunity fades.
The new protocols have been issued as the city grapples with a major wave of flu-like illnesses and come in the wake of amended mask guidelines.
The announcement was timed to coincide with World Parkinson’s Day on 11 April and promises to widen local treatment options.
An apparent surge in deaths, particularly among the elderly, comes as Macao drops its Covid-19 mitigation measures and reopens its borders.