More than 1 million affected in fifth wave; authorities warn infection figures still high, and advise against Easter holiday get-togethers.
Centre for Health Protection
Medical expert indicates situation stabilising gradually; Macao student tests positive on return from university in Hong Kong.
Most of those who died were unvaccinated, authorities confirm. Six new novel coronavirus cases in Macao classed as asymptomatic and imported.
Macao’s tally rises to 82. Hong Kong authorities report that most who died from coronavirus recently were elderly and unvaccinated.
The city logged 21,979 new Covid-19 notification cases and 47 deaths today – all but four of the new cases are local infections.
Health workers struggle to cope with 4,500 cases expected today; arrival from Hong Kong tests positive in Macao.
Diagnosed and treated in December, and given a clean bill of health at New Year, 18-year-old tests positive after arriving in Macao last week.
