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.
Leong Iek Hou
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.
Government may also purchase Covid-19 vaccines that have been successfully developed specifically to combat Omicron variant.
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.
Officials seek to adapt versions used in mainland China to suit Macao; quarantine-free travel from Hong Kong on the horizon if Beijing gives thumbs-up.
Decision follows partial relaxation of entry ban on foreigners which allowed Indonesian and Filipino helpers back into Macao.
Government loosens entry restrictions after considering Covid-19 pandemic situation and needs of ‘home alone’ husbands and wives.
Health chief indicates that helpers from other foreign countries, such as Vietnam, may be allowed to return in near future.
Government considering ways to relax entry restrictions for foreign nationals without Macao ID card as pandemic situation eases.