More than 80 per cent of 40-somethings have been inoculated, compared to only one in three senior citizens.
Covid-19 vaccination
Health Bureau’s vaccination drive intensifies as all public servants face ‘jab-or-test’ requirement from next Monday.
Number of vaccinees doubles in the space of a week, while 10,000 are booking a jab every day, compared to 2,000 previously.
Health chief stresses need for public workers to set a good example, but says no plans for mandatory jabs in prospect.
Over-60s encouraged to take advantage of free walk-in jabs at any of the city’s 18 vaccination stations.
No appointment necessary for over-60s at all 18 vaccination points; health workers will assess outpatients and inoculate them if they agree.
Health chief announces ‘good news at last’ as new ruling even applies to cross-border travellers who have not been vaccinated.
University of Macau teams finds that people want to be rewarded for getting vaccinated and want trusted information about the pros and cons of inoculation.
Should vaccinations become compulsory for travellers, there will be some exemptions for reasons of health and age.