Trio of new imported, asymptomatic cases had all been jabbed and are all currently in isolation.
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Steep rise of novel coronavirus cases in Hong Kong prompts urgent appeal for everyone to get jabbed as Macao reports 23 imported cases in a month.
Chief executive previously rejected the idea but now says the campaign would be considered depending on the situation as new cases exceed 3,600 today.
From Monday, travellers from both Hong Kong and Taiwan face 14 days hotel quarantine followed by a week’s self-health management.
New measure aims to halt spread of Covid-19 in quarantine hotels, as previously arrivals checked in after being tested.
Health chief Leong Iek Hou says arrivals from the mainland may be required to have been vaccinated against the novel coronavirus at some stage in the future.
Health officials advise travellers to double check new entry measures; PSP urge Zhuhai commuters to stick to workplace, home and testing stations.
Patients, both in their 40s and both double-jabbed, were classed as imported and asymptomatic cases and remain in medical isolation.
Medical workers at full stretch – nine more patients die, 7,000 preliminary positive infections recorded, another 20 care homes affected.