Elaborate ploy involves fake police IDs and accusations of spreading fake news about pandemic; innocent residents lose substantial sums after handing over personal details.
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‘Consolidation period’ may be extended to 2 August; health officials say now is time to get third Covid-19 booster shot.
Number of people under follow up remain the same as yesterday; city’s total cases stay at 1,816.
Health chief says coming weekend’s NATs will reveal whether hidden cases still lurking in community.
Number of new cases has remained below 10 per day since 21 July; no new cases found in the community in the past three days.
In light of ultra hot weather and fewer cases, Health Bureau mulls whether facemasks, while highly effective at preventing contagion, will still be necessary.
Simple process allowing venues and facilities to download code set up after bureau overwhelmed by thousands of requests.
Jardim da Areia Preta, and area from Estrada Marginal do Hipódromo to Avenida de Venceslau de Morais targeted; no let-up for testing in near future, health official says.
Nearly 23,000 individuals under follow up; all new cases detected in Red Code Zones and medical observation hotels.