Thousands of teachers and students await decision on whether non-higher education classes will resume next week.
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Two-weeks’ quarantine to remain in place for the foreseeable future; only truck drivers, funeral home staff and critically ill exempt.
Artistic director quits due to travel restrictions, speaks of creating an event ‘that resonated across the region and around the world.’
Chairman Andy Wu Keng Kuong laments poor handling by government, saying industry has been worn out by two years’ pandemic.
Ho Iat Seng reiterates that herd immunity vaccination is the key to moving forward, although Golden Week unlikely to bring immediate relief.
Officials reveal police will take over security duties in quarantine hotels; plans in hand for special arrangements for local residents returning from high-risk areas.
Ho Iat Seng says he is embarrassed by city’s 51% vaccination rate, and once again urges citizens to get inoculated to help economic recovery.
Neighbouring city, which is hosting major air show, extends restrictions following wave of new Covid-19 cases in Macao.
Numerous shows and activities cancelled or postponed; 71 extra beds provided at temporary shelter for workers with nowhere to sleep.
Cantonese-speaking caller claimed to represent non-existent government bureau; police warn that the number of such calls is rising.
Bank is already financing projects connected to Angola’s import substitution plan and agriculture.
Patient is the sixth security guard infected by imported-related Covid-19.