Authorities point to rapid spread of Omicron variant as additional reason to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
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Services to the mainland will continue uninterrupted, but Singapore route closed.
All new imported cases, including one Omicron variant, classified as asymptomatic and imported, so have not raised city’s novel coronavirus tally from 79.
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Suspect, believed to be former pupil with past history of mental problems, suffered minor burns at the scene.
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Travellers from US, Brazil, Russia, Turkey and many parts of Asia and Africa targeted; Macao’s 79th imported coronavirus case infected with Omicron variant.
Health experts warn that new strain is even more contagious than Delta, urge residents to be extra cautious.
Travellers from some parts of Yunnan, Shaanxi and Guizhou face up to 14 days’ medical observation and five NATs.