Primary school teacher believed to have infected many pupils; 300 under medical observation from two schools; mass testing 67% complete, most results negative.
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No positive NAT results from mass testing so far; much of city including government departments and banks closed down, with residents advised to stay at home.
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.
Wide-ranging measures include subsidies for employees and self-employed; casinos stay open, vote on gaming amendment bill to go ahead tomorrow.
New link will make for easier access to and from reclaimed area; construction company bids range from MOP 186 million to MOP 234 million.
Former lawmaker will take over Million Dragon, Royal Dragon and Golden Dragon; industry undergoes final shake-up days before legislators approve gaming amendment bill.
US$200 million deal to fly cargo on bi-weekly route from China to Brazil via Angola is also a good omen of new Luanda airport which opens in 2023.
Covid-19 cases increase from 12 to 21 over the past hours, affected individuals range between 8 months old to 89 years old.
City grinds to a halt as strict regulations brought into force to combat sudden Covid-19 outbreak; educational facilities and restaurants closed.
Running until 12 pm on Tuesday, everyone in Macao must make online booking before heading to NAT stations.
Police and health officials set up cordons in Rua Manuel de Arriaga and Avenida das Praia Grande following positive NATs.
Health Bureau has confirmed 10 influenza cases with pneumonia since beginning of year, nine of which were ''serious'', including the only fatality so far.