But there is some good news: Macao also enjoyed more days when the air quality index was at levels deemed ‘good’ by the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau.
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Macao’s covid management authorities say Hong Kong residents will once again be allowed to use automated barriers at checkpoints when entering mainland China.
The latest forecasts show that Macao is about to enter into a spring season with higher temperatures and less rainfall than normal.
The defence and the prosecution have concluded their arguments in the case that involves 80 counts of fraud, illicit gambling, and money laundering.
The existence of prohibitions on smoking in many areas of Macao is benefitting women but men are stubbornly holding on to their cigarettes.
An apparent surge in deaths, particularly among the elderly, comes as Macao drops its Covid-19 mitigation measures and reopens its borders.
Social isolation and the sharp fall in visitors to the territory, as a result of Covid-19, brought about a major reduction in crime during 2022.
Authorities have issued warnings after a recent spate of smuggling cases, with contraband such as frozen food and electronic parts intercepted at the Hengqin checkpoint.
There are now more than 1,600 cameras keeping Macao under surveillance, with more planned for other parts of the city, including the New Urban Zone.