Government is still assessing how widespread the lockdown will be, over 32,000 new cases yesterday.
Covid-19
Mainlanders make up the bulk of the market, however beds stand empty for around one night in two, with occupancy rates at 44%.
Health minister says city lockdown still a possibility; mass testing due to start next month, some or all samples will be analysed on mainland.
City registers five more Covid-19 positive patients, as Hong Kong’s cases hit record 26,000 with 83 deaths. Macao pushes jabs for kids.
The city logged 21,979 new Covid-19 notification cases and 47 deaths today – all but four of the new cases are local infections.
Arrivals from Hong Kong to be quarantined at Treasure Hotel from today after two more cases reported positive.
Health chief says several types of the newly developed pill which are an alternative to injections have been ordered.
Delivery date not confirmed, says health chief; bureau considering possible diluted vaccine for 3 to 11-year-olds.
Health officials aim to test 1 million residents a day; CE promises no lockdown, hopes for ‘rainbow after the storm’.