The car-free scheme galvanised the city’s main drag, attracting 140,000 visitors during the Lunar New Year holidays, and receiving much public support.
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The move brings Covid jabs in line with other vaccinations offered by Macao’s health system.
All pandemic-related entry control measures for visitors from the two cities will also be cancelled at same time.
Health Bureau Director Alvis Lo Iek Long says ‘no doubt’ another vaccination will be recommended; government studying latest research findings worldwide.
Several others convicted with the fallen junket operator are reportedly launching appeals as well.
Suspects, one of whom worked for Macao’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau, moderated ring’s website, receiving up to MOP 800 for each session.
Measure includes care homes and daycare centres for senior citizens, rehabilitation centres, respite care centres for disabled and childcare centres, among others.
University professor predicts another Covid-19 wave in May, affecting up to 5% of the population; says speed of transmission ‘will not be fast’.
Committee chair Ella Lei Cheng I says bill follows mainland China’s state security law concerning secrets on economic and social development.