Almost 40,000 travellers arrived or departed yesterday, most headed for mainland China; health officials overwhelmed at airport; more testing likely in future, health chief says.
Communicable Disease Prevention and Control Division of the Health Bureau
‘Consolidation period’ may be extended to 2 August; health officials say now is time to get third Covid-19 booster shot.
Covid-19 travel restrictions tumble; Foreign NRWs from mainland China no longer need to apply to come to Macao, while those in Taiwan or foreign countries can make a request to enter.
Health chief indicates that helpers from other foreign countries, such as Vietnam, may be allowed to return in near future.
Following Covid-19 pandemic’s easing in Hong Kong, arrivals’ Health Code will turn green after quarantine, allowing them free access around the city.
From Monday, families with children under 12 or caring for a disabled member will be allowed to apply under new regulations.
Almost all adults between 20 and 49 have had at least one shot; lowest rates are among under-11s and over-80s.
