Shutdown took place after discovery that Delta variant carriers visited the building late last month; services moved to other government offices.
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SMS sent to everyone in the city – ‘Please get vaccinated now’ – however compulsory inoculation is not seen as likely.
Long hours spent tracking down recusant, the only person in the whole city to shun the free test, and persuading him to agree finally bring a result.
Anyone who may have come into contact with Delta variant family should get NAT at once, following results of Health Bureau’s investigations.
Over-60s encouraged to take advantage of free walk-in jabs at any of the city’s 18 vaccination stations.
Travellers advised to avoid high-risk areas for a fortnight after getting vaccinated.
While Covid-19 is under control locally, authorities fear possible effects from abroad, and extend precautions until next April.
Females currently outnumber males (just); fewer weddings, more births registered; and non-resident workers’ numbers are dropping.
Risk recedes, but nearly 60 per cent of the population has yet to be vaccinated; 200,000 more Sinopharm doses expected to arrive tomorrow.