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.
Leong Iek Hou
Citywide testing’s pooled samples also see drop in numbers; only 3 batches show up positive so far.
Fifth mass test finished, with some positive signs; more hotel rooms assume quarantine role; no citywide lockdown planned.
Covid-19 cases top 1,100 as two of Macao’s entertainment icons are shuttered by virus; 17 areas locked down, over 3,500 patients in quarantine.
Patients’ itineraries too widespread to report in future, says health chief; quarantine period could be shortened; fourth vaccine dose on the horizon.
Officials mulling fourth citywide NAT as cases reach 638; residents warned once again to stay home, avoid gathering, wear a mask outdoors.
New function still under testing but will be rolled out as soon as possible, health chief says.
As case numbers continue to shoot up – 607 yesterday – health chiefs stress importance of repeated testing and avoiding social contact as much as possible.
Health workers race against time to trace sources of Covid-19 outbreak as third mass-testing ends; despite lack of specific laws, residents warned to stay home and wear masks when outdoors.