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Chinese New Year
Event attracted large crowds and may become permanent fixture on Macao’s CNY calendar, says Cultural Affairs Bureau President Leong Wai Man.
University professor predicts another Covid-19 wave in May, affecting up to 5% of the population; says speed of transmission ‘will not be fast’.
Chief Executive expresses ‘heartfelt gratitude’ towards all people in Macao and all community sectors for their support during city’s Covid-19 outbreaks and economic downturn.
Tourism officials expect up to 50,000 daily visitors, and 50 per cent hotel occupancy between 22 and 28 January; city to have more flights starting next month.
Around 280,000 mainland Chinese tourists have visited Macao this month; Hong Kong tour groups expected to arrive today.
New Year concerts set to go ahead in Sai Van Lake Square, with telecasts in Largo do Senado and Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre.
NAT not required for events with up to 300 people; from Monday, teachers and students must take weekly RAT and classes will be suspended for 5 days if positive case confirmed.
Covid-19 travel restrictions stymie hopes of a lucrative start to October; MGTO pauses offline promotions in favour of online marketing in mainland Chinese cities.