New measure closes loophole as some Hong Kong travellers had entered mainland via Macao and Zhuhai rather than Shenzhen.
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Measure comes into force on 25 October affecting all Covid-19 infected individuals travelling to Macao via plane.
New ruling follows easing of Covid-19 situation, however travellers must still present 48-hour valid negative NAT certificate.
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New regulation came into effect yesterday in response to the pandemic situation; violators face quarantine and possible prosecution.
Travellers caught up in Red Zone lockdown relish new-found freedom and praise care provided by government and hotel.
Over-60s can get inoculated with same vaccine if they face increased risk; all results from Sunday’s NAT drive reported negative.
Other restrictions limit travel by Covid-19 close contacts, residents of Red and Yellow lockdown zones and ‘high-risk’ workers.
More than 80,000 tested, just under 56,000 given the all-clear, full results due shortly. Ongoing ‘high risk’ programme for Nepalese, Vietnamese and others ends tomorrow.