Ho Iat Seng apologises to Macao, appeals to everyone to get jabbed, says Guangdong introduced surprise ‘instructions, guidelines and demands’.
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Thousands of teachers and students await decision on whether non-higher education classes will resume next week.
Two-weeks’ quarantine to remain in place for the foreseeable future; only truck drivers, funeral home staff and critically ill exempt.
Ho Iat Seng reiterates that herd immunity vaccination is the key to moving forward, although Golden Week unlikely to bring immediate relief.
Officials reveal police will take over security duties in quarantine hotels; plans in hand for special arrangements for local residents returning from high-risk areas.
Ho Iat Seng says he is embarrassed by city’s 51% vaccination rate, and once again urges citizens to get inoculated to help economic recovery.
Neighbouring city, which is hosting major air show, extends restrictions following wave of new Covid-19 cases in Macao.
Numerous shows and activities cancelled or postponed; 71 extra beds provided at temporary shelter for workers with nowhere to sleep.
Cantonese-speaking caller claimed to represent non-existent government bureau; police warn that the number of such calls is rising.