Officials seek to adapt versions used in mainland China to suit Macao; quarantine-free travel from Hong Kong on the horizon if Beijing gives thumbs-up.
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Macao’s vaccination rate nudging 90%; under-used facility closing to make better use of Health Bureau human resources.
Extra seven days of self-observation will remain in place if plan goes ahead; quarantine reduction could be implemented this summer if nation’s pandemic situation improves.
Having started at MOP 180 in May 2020, fee is still more expensive than in mainland China but cheaper than Hong Kong; may be reduced again in future.
Ninety-six Macao residents, including 88 students, are currently undergoing 7-14 days’ quarantine at the Sheraton Grand Macao.
The new measure is put in place after considering the developments of Covid-19 in neighbouring regions.
Four-kilo batch intercepted before it reached market; packaging tests negative; food processing plant import permit suspended for one week.
As Macao’s biggest hotel with 4,000 rooms, Cotai property is set to host rising number of local residents returning home, especially from Hong Kong.
Health chief points to ‘worrying’ increase in teenage use of e-cigarettes, whose sale is already illegal.