Following April inferno which destroyed six boats, limit set on amount of onboard fuel; violators face fines of up to MOP 10,000.
Chinese New Year
NATs now compulsory at land borders and ferry terminals for arrivals who have been to Beijing, Shenzhen, Tianjin and some other places in the past 21 days.
Health officials advise bosses to check staff’s travel history and monitor their physical wellbeing; recent travellers to the mainland should get follow-up test.
Most of the 95,696 visitors were from the mainland, with just under 15,000 crossing the border each day.
Ho Iat Seng uses the Lunar New Year message to praise people of Macao, hailing them as the heroes behind the city’s success.
Eighteen dancing lions, Macao mascot MAK MAK and Guizhou Congjiang Ethnic Art Troupe join in celebration overshadowed by Covid-19 precautions.
Participants can take in the displays from aboard a cruise ship or atop Penha Hill and enjoy a gourmet meal on 3, 7 and 15 February.
Attendees asked to present negative nucleic acid test, wear masks and social distance at banquets with more than 400 people.
While parades and celebratory activities are being laid on, tourism officials emphasise the importance of contact tracing apps to keep the virus at bay.