Around 60 have returned home to Portugal or taken up other work, cutting number of registered lawyers to just over 440, says association president Vong Hin Fai.
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Local residents, non-resident workers and non-local students enrolled in higher education institutions entitled to buy total of 10 RAT kits for MOP 40.
Rates dropped 10% in 2022 due to pandemic and fewer visitors, but officers warn specifically against online crime in coming year.
Change in policy follows worldwide research findings; new guidelines differ according to age group and type of vaccine.
No limitation on border crossings via Hengqin Port and HZMB, which are designated checkpoints for mainland China travel groups, as well as Macao-Wanzai Ferry Terminal.
People testing positive can go directly to Health Bureau’s facilities or private medical institutions; city’s official Covid-19 Epidemic Map is also cancelled today.
Teachers and students required to undergo one-off RAT and upload result onto Health Bureau’s reporting system on 28 or 29 January.
Chief Executive John Lee says move is necessary for Hong Kong’s shift to normality, as in other parts of the world; city to end mask mandate this year.
Officials warn of dangers of unregulated, over-the-counter remedies; case passed to Macao Customs Service for breach of External Trade Law.