Health bureau officials track down source of outbreak which has infected 36, and put hundreds of schoolchildren at risk; 585,666 mass-tested, majority negative.
Health Bureau
One cluster traced to 13 non-resident workers living in one flat; carriers range from baby to octogenarian; staff at 53 NAT stations working all-out to complete mass testing.
Covid-19 cases increase from 12 to 21 over the past hours, affected individuals range between 8 months old to 89 years old.
Health Bureau has confirmed 10 influenza cases with pneumonia since beginning of year, nine of which were ”serious”, including the only fatality so far.
Government may also purchase Covid-19 vaccines that have been successfully developed specifically to combat Omicron variant.
Guest numbers adjusted from 200 to 400; organisers encouraged to get guests and staff to use rapid antigen test kits immediately prior to event.
Seven cases of severe complicated influenza reported since January – only one patient had been vaccinated, Health Bureau warns.
Non-resident foreigners with permit may enter city directly; higher education students most likely to benefit.
Covid-19 travel restrictions tumble; Foreign NRWs from mainland China no longer need to apply to come to Macao, while those in Taiwan or foreign countries can make a request to enter.