December GGR down by 56.3 per cent year-on-year from MOP 7.8 billion to MOP 3.48 billion; city’s six gaming operators began new 10-year concessions yesterday.
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Santos replaces former social affairs and culture secretary Alexis Tam, who retires after 33 years in civil service.
Newly appointed ambassador has spent almost half of 30-year diplomatic career in Brazil; says bilateral relations have become increasingly mature and stable.
Chief Executive also hopes Macao people will gradually adapt to post-pandemic life, do their best to protect themselves and work together to resume fully normal economic and social activities.
Based on existing data and models, Covid-19 peaked from 21-23 December, says Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Elsie Ao Ieong U; city currently facing peak of severe cases.
Purchases restricted to single unit of fever, cold and cough medicines and 10 RAT kits per head; pharmacies warned not to raise prices unreasonably.
Current measure was put in place at midnight on 19 December and was due to last until midnight 31 December.
75-year-old victim had been vaccinated twice; 88 new Covid-19 cases admitted to isolation and treatment facilities on Wednesday.
Macau Dredging Services undertakes to dredge and maintain Macao’s public waterways and harbour basins for next five years.