Staff member is a 24-year-old male; some people at hotel now face extended quarantine until 20 August.
Health Bureau
Measure starts at midnight, in place for one month, with only a few exemptions; authorities working to reduce waiting time for airport arrivals.
‘Consolidation period’ may be extended to 2 August; health officials say now is time to get third Covid-19 booster shot.
Jardim da Areia Preta, and area from Estrada Marginal do Hipódromo to Avenida de Venceslau de Morais targeted; no let-up for testing in near future, health official says.
Health workers concentrate on breaking virus transmission chains after quitting search for Patient Zero; fifth death is 86-year-old suffering kidney problems and dementia.
Anyone in need of urgent medical attention should phone hospital, staff will text emergency appointment confirmation.
Everyone must take RAT before leaving home; residents may not step outside home except for urgent reasons or to buy essentials, says CPSP public relations chief.
Health chief stresses benefits of mass testing, points to fewer cases; ‘if we reach zero cases we can return to our normal life’.
Fifth mass test finished, with some positive signs; more hotel rooms assume quarantine role; no citywide lockdown planned.