Four new cases found under management and control and only one in community; over 22,700 people under follow up.
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Accusations of racism denied by government after Philippine passport holders singled out for extra NATs; beach-goer fined MOP 3,000 and given four-month suspended sentence.
Prominent Macanese lawyer says authorities should have made reasons for extra NATs clearer; Macao citizens born in the Philippines also asked to test daily.
More than 22,500 individuals currently under follow up; all new cases were found in Red Code Zones and medical observation hotels.
Substantial areas of peninsular Macao at extra risk from Covid-19; tests already running; mandatory for elderly, infirm and infants too.
Residents can walk their dogs, or go for strolls, but cycling, jogging, using exercise equipment or any form of vigorous activity strictly prohibited.
Public should make online or phone bookings in advance; government staff to take rapid antigen tests before going to work.
Filipinos account for only 9.5% of Macao’s 1,795 confirmed cases; sixth Covid-19 related death recorded as city prepares for ‘consolidation period’.
Total cases nearly 1,800; so far just one individual among one pooled sample has tested positive.