Worst-case scenario envisages entire population joining battle against virus with enforced mass lockdowns and temporary medical facilities built in days.
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NAT validity for travellers entering Zhuhai remains unchanged at seven days.
Strange goings-on in the small hours at a Cotai hotel prove there is no honour among thieves, especially if they have just lost big-time at the casino.
24-year-old female tested negative but remains in isolation; 22 others who crossed paths with her sent into quarantine.
Authorities stress potential risk of items delivered from mainland which may be contaminated with novel coronavirus.
Drivers’ complaints set aside as officials point to sharp drop in overcharging, refusing hire and other ruses which led to ‘taxi chaos’.
Packaging on 24 crates of yoghurt tests positive, promptly sealed and destroyed by IAM staff; public and businesses urged to disinfect and clean rigorously.
New ruling affects around 8,900 staff working for importers, distributors or supermarkets; four more arrivals test positive for novel coronavirus.
Mainland medical workers drafted in to help stem Covid-19 surge in Hong Kong; some patients left unwashed due to staff shortages.