Officials warn essential travel only; all NAT stations open 24 hours starting today.
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The decision was taken due to the risk of a community outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease in the wake of the 66th case in Macao.
Patient – classified as an imported case – is a 31-year-old male holding Turkish nationality; now held in isolation for treatment.
No quotas at any of the 18 vaccination facilities; jab-or-test ruling for public servants starts on Monday.
More than 80 per cent of 40-somethings have been inoculated, compared to only one in three senior citizens.
Health Bureau’s vaccination drive intensifies as all public servants face ‘jab-or-test’ requirement from next Monday.
Tai Wa Hou urges vaccinees to stay at facility for at least 30 minutes so medical staff can assist in unlikely event of an adverse reaction.
NHC’s expert team urges proactive approach and strengthening cooperation with Guangdong and Hong Kong.
Number of vaccinees doubles in the space of a week, while 10,000 are booking a jab every day, compared to 2,000 previously.