Health officials aim to curb virus spread and discourage travellers shuttling back and forth, who must pay MOP 70 and wait up to 12 hours for test results.
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All five patients being treated in isolation. Four new cases in Zhuhai discovered in the past week, seven close contacts detected in Macao.
Authorities say there have been more than 1 million Covid-19 cases and over 5,400 deaths so far in Hong Kong’s latest wave.
Face-to-face classes suspended for cross-border teachers and students from designated areas of Zhuhai and Zhongshan.
Hospital’s ear, nose and throat department forced to close by rapidly increasing number of potential close contacts.
Worst-case scenario envisages entire population joining battle against virus with enforced mass lockdowns and temporary medical facilities built in days.
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.