The Social Welfare Bureau has reinstated mandatory mask-wearing in care facilities to minimise festive season infection risks.
Social Welfare Bureau
Following a four-month-old’s death, authorities approve video surveillance in daycare centres, though details are yet to be finalised.
Local residents over 65 who meet the government’s criteria are now able to start applying for a senior housing flat through the online system or in person.
Authorities say that there were just 61 registered users during the first half of the year, but the regular apprehension of drug traffickers suggests the actual number of users is far higher.
A housing project for seniors is sparking concern, with many saying the rent is beyond the reach of pensioners and retirees.
Members of a government appointed council say the government needs to step up resources and financial support for parents.
Measure includes care homes and daycare centres for senior citizens, rehabilitation centres, respite care centres for disabled and childcare centres, among others.
35-year-old mainland Chinese man found in Cotai hotel bathtub; 70-year-old Chinese man’s body found hanging from tree on Rua Norte do Patane.
Health workers struggle to carry out their jobs in face of pandemic; up to 40% of staff at Kiang Wu Hospital and about a quarter of all public health service employees affected.
