Cancelled new year banquets, few mainland visitors and rising costs likely to compel restaurants to change business model, says Andrew Chan Chak Mo.
contact tracing app
André Cheong Weng Chon says requirement is ‘legally sound’, may be extended to privately run public premises in future.
Health officials tighten precautionary measures further as Covid-19 cases spread on the other side of the border.
Contact tracing function to become operational at thousands of leisure spots across the city; public urged to download the app.
Restaurants, eateries and various entertainment venues first to be targeted as government increases app’s reach across the city.
Traditional parade and fireworks display intended to attract mainlanders across the border; push to expand contact tracing app in eateries.
Residents encouraged to take up new, slicker mobile app; health chief ponders how to get more senior citizens vaccinated.
Work started in June, but no launch date set for vital app as designers need to ensure it will sync with the Macao Health Code.
App will be voluntary at first, but authorities may consider stronger options if the pandemic worsens.
