All five, from Hong Kong, Taiwan and Thailand had been vaccinated. Sixth case, from United Kingdom, classified as ‘repositive’.
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More than 11,000 new infections reported in mainland China, mainly in Shanghai; mass testing and lockdowns enforced in Beijing.
Full-time students coming home to Macao from their place of study abroad will pay MOP 125 rather than MOP 250 per NAT.
Xiao Ke, Electra and I Am a Moon axed as performers cannot travel to Macao.
However, it’s by no means straightforward: everybody at event must be fully vaccinated two weeks prior or hold a negative NAT result valid for 48 hours.
Social Welfare Bureau Director Hon Wai praises 47% rise in vaccinations but says there is still room for improvement.
Plans include closing schools and public venues, home delivery of essential supplies, reducing bus services and tightening entry procedures.
Wait time for travellers coming from foreign countries reduced from 21 days to 14; green light for prospective Filipino domestic helpers.
New measure is latest in series which has seen regulations chop and change frequently this year as Covid-19 cases surge and recede in mainland China.