Compulsory test to be taken in any of the three days before classes start; border busy as 1.8 million cross in past week.
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Health officials stress that vaccination remains highly important in keeping Covid-19 at bay; 1.47 million jabs administered in Macao so far.
Suspect admits to purloining 440,000 yuan and 54 bottles of expensive wine which he ‘temporarily stored at his home.’
Three consecutive NATs showing negative results no longer a requirement to enter Macao; single negative NAT sufficient.
New system named ‘Free NAT booking link for people with suspected symptoms’; targeted at those with Covid-19 symptoms or who believe they may be at risk.
Illegal smokers hit with MOP 1,500 fines in restaurants, parks and casinos; shopkeepers also penalised for selling e-cigarettes or violating regulations.
Fraud follows predictable pattern: too-good-to-be-true offer and promise of easy money – transfer of cash – empty handed victim makes police report.
Staff member is a 24-year-old male; some people at hotel now face extended quarantine until 20 August.
Number of guests capped at 19 for government-related organisations, and 299 for private organisations.