Local authorities imposed status after the discovery of 12 positive Covid-19 cases on 18 June that has resulted in Macao’s worst outbreak since the pandemic began.
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Measure which starts 6 August applies to travellers coming from HK, Taiwan and foreign countries; self-monitoring period decreased from 7 to 3 days.
Just four Key Groups need to take daily NATs; live-out domestic helpers must test every three days; football pitches and basketball courts open tomorrow.
Employers are also asked to assist those on unpaid leave and stay-in domestic helpers with their daily needs.
People who go to restaurants, gyms, beauty parlours and bars, among others, need to show negative 3-day NAT to enter establishments.
Outlook positive for Macao as more than a month of mass-testing and partial lockdown appears to have stamped out Covid-19.
Also: everyone in Macao is required to take a rapid antigen test today as health workers mount final push against Omicron variant.
Test also mandatory for anyone who has had Covid-19 within three months; NATs available at four stations across the city.
Suspect used acquaintance’s personal information to upload both negative and positive results multiple times.