Brand new MOP 9.8 billion, 1,100-bed facility will admit first patients next year, raising available hospital beds in city by 50%.
Lei Chin Ion
A highly experienced consultant pulmonologist, Lo has played a major role in shaping the government’s Covid-19 strategy.
Alvis Lo – who has fronted Covid-19 press conferences – takes over as head of the Health Bureau as the former director moves to a specialist role.
Test quota upped to 27,000 daily, and will now cost MOP 90; staff at public bodies are urged to get their Covid-19 jabs altogether, casino workers are next in line.
Alvis Lo Iek Long will replace Lei Chin Ion as director of the Health Bureau early next month.
The 100,000 Sinopharm vaccines arrived in Macao by freezer truck after a 30-hour drive from Beijing, China.
Health Bureau (SSM) Director Lei Chin Ion said on Tuesday that the Macao government is considering the possible easing of its months-long ban on foreigners entering Macao, provided that they enter Macao from COVID-19 low-risk areas, such as the Chinese mainland.
The Macao government aimed to purchase 1.4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines covering the city’s whole population – two shots for each person.
The Health Bureau (SSM) ordered all casino employees to continue wearing facemasks until 22 March next year.
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