Cases found in community still much higher than those found under management and control; fourth round of citywide testing to conclude at 6 pm today.
Macao Covid-19 cases
Patients’ itineraries too widespread to report in future, says health chief; quarantine period could be shortened; fourth vaccine dose on the horizon.
Among 68 new cases, 47 found in community and 21 in individuals under management and control; nearly 12,000 people under follow up.
Among new cases, 31 found in community while 35 detected under management and control; 10,484 individuals currently under follow up.
As case numbers continue to shoot up – 607 yesterday – health chiefs stress importance of repeated testing and avoiding social contact as much as possible.
More than 10,000 people under follow up as of 8 am today, including 1,614 close contacts and 6,436 people with overlapping itineraries.
A total of 9,476 people are under follow up as Macao’s entire population asked to do more rapid antigen tests today and tomorrow.
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.
Among new cases, 33 found in community while 24 detected in city’s current red or yellow code zones; 8,996 people are currently under follow up.
