Worst-case scenario envisages entire population joining battle against virus with enforced mass lockdowns and temporary medical facilities built in days.
Conde de Sao Januario Hospital Centre
Health chief says several types of the newly developed pill which are an alternative to injections have been ordered.
Macao reaches 75% vaccination rate, but health chief points to dangers of Omicron variant, urges everyone to get jabbed.
Officials plan to extend reach of inoculation programme as almost three-quarters of residents have had at least one jab.
Suspect, believed to be former pupil with past history of mental problems, suffered minor burns at the scene.
New function kicks off at social services facilities on Monday, and will be installed at eateries, medical institutions and entertainment venues by Chinese New Year.
Residents encouraged to take up new, slicker mobile app; health chief ponders how to get more senior citizens vaccinated.
Health Bureau advises residents to get Covid-19 jabs first, and wait two weeks before getting flu vaccination.
Twenty-two-year old suffered headache, fever and chest pain two days after vaccination. Rare condition most likely to be suffered by young people.