New directive focuses on “treatment” rather than “prevention” after nearly three years of sticking to a very strict zero-Covid policy.
China Covid-19
Under new proposals, arrivals would spend two days in hotel quarantine followed by five at home; no official announcement yet.
Only the vaccinated will be allowed to enter many public places, while other places may give priority to those who have been vaccinated.
Extra seven days of self-observation will remain in place if plan goes ahead; quarantine reduction could be implemented this summer if nation’s pandemic situation improves.
Ninety-six Macao residents, including 88 students, are currently undergoing 7-14 days’ quarantine at the Sheraton Grand Macao.
Performers unable to travel to Macao from mainland China; tickets still available for Vaster Far than the Ocean and The Story of Kong Yiji.
The issuance of travel permits to be tightened while Chinese Immigration Administration emphasises the “need to punish corrupt and unrighteous people.”
Output in March fell to just over 1 million barrels per day, down from 1.16 million in February.
