As of midnight last night, most of Macao has shut down with everyone asked to stay home unless for urgent reasons.
Covid-19
Foreign resident, aged about 50 and holding non-permanent Macao ID, arrested at scene on Friday for causing bodily harm.
Police report woman was unhappy and troubled by gossip; found in car park on third floor of building in Rua Norte do Patane.
More than half (59) of the 93 new cases found in Red Code Zones and medical observation hotels; close to 19,000 people under follow up.
Starting 9 am today, Macao embarks on its 5th round of mass NATs; anyone refusing to partake will be ‘taken by police’ for testing.
Residents in red and yellow zones face strict testing regulations and restricted movement; elderly and anyone in difficulty urged to call helpline.
Everyone must do a rapid antigen test before going to testing stations; 500 mainland Chinese healthcare professionals will be assigned to help with citywide testing.
Thirty mobile sampling teams deployed to re-test individuals at their homes to reduce wait times and crowds gathering at centres.
Secretary Elsie Ao Ieong describes current situation more difficult than Shanghai outbreak; majority of Macao government closed since 20 June.