Macao begins its normalisation period as planned today despite the sudden announcement of a positive Covid-19 case and two areas in lockdown.
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Mass-testing sparked by frequent traveller at weekend; workers and visitors as well as residents required to test; no exemption for infants, elderly or disabled.
Attackers objected to being told to move their illegally parked cars – charged with causing bodily harm; guard recovering from injuries.
Fake casino VIP room operators promised returns of 8% a month; one woman arrested, police searching for other suspects and missing cash.
More than 60,000 NATs under way in Taipa with results expected first thing tomorrow after 26-year-old male tests positive for Covid-19.
Emergency mass-testing follows discovery by authorities in Zhuhai of Taipa supermarket worker with Covid-19; elderly, disabled and young children included in drive.
Individual tested negative for virus in Macao more than 10 times before 4 August until they were tested in Zhuhai again this morning.
Even if they have been discharged, individuals cannot get into Zhuhai till September; new rules for Key Groups to start on Monday, including weekly NAT.
People who work away from home, and high-risk cleaners, food deliverers and bus and taxi drivers, excused of regular testing as Covid-19 threat subsides.