Over 20,000 people are under follow up; data up to 8th mass NAT show decrease in community infections.
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Everyone has protective clothing and must take daily RAT; closed loop management in operation; social workers provide support to prisoners and families.
Anyone in need of urgent medical attention should phone hospital, staff will text emergency appointment confirmation.
Authorities show they mean business with stiff penalties for anyone flouting partial lockdown regulations; 94-year-old female who died had cardiac problems.
Macao-born Lo Chung-mau insists Hong Kong is “different from Macao” and “can never do absolute zero”.
Citywide testing’s pooled samples also see drop in numbers; only 3 batches show up positive so far.
88-year-old woman suffered from diabetes and heart disease; doctors warn seniors to take all necessary precautions to avoid getting infected.
Macao’s senior citizens at particular risk from Omicron variant which has roiled city for much of past month, health chief warns.
Lacking proper beds and disturbed by residents, many staff reduced to tears and need to rely on sleeping pills.