The Macau government announced on Friday that all non-essential civil servants must remain at home until 7th of February to prevent the spread of the virus in the territory.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has decided on Thursday that the novel coronavirus outbreak constitutes an international public health emergency.
Macau’s Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre announced Thursday that its second round of the sale of facemasks at fixed prices to local residents and non-resident workers will start on Sunday.
The Macau government announced Thursday that it has decided to extend the current Chinese New Year (CNY) holidays for the city’s school pupils and university students until further notice.
The local nurse and non-resident worker who earlier in the day had been classified as suspected case have tested negative for the novel coronavirus.
The Health Bureau announced two suspected novel coronavirus cases.
Macau’s number of visitor arrivals between last Friday, Chinese New Year’s (CNY) Eve and Wednesday fell 76.5% to 243,204 compared to the same CNY period last year.
26 tourists who have been isolated at a youth hostel in Hac Sa are being transferred to Hotel Pousada Marina Infante, which has been converted into an isolation centre.
So far, there have been 7 confirmed cases, 114 suspected cases and 19 currently in isolation in Macau.