Assuming cases continue to fall, Macao will embark on a gradual return to normal on Saturday; health chief promises details to be released shortly.
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Last year’s event was also postponed due to surrounding regions’ pandemic developments.
Among the new cases, seven were found in Red Code Zones and medical observation hotels while only three were found in the community; only one positive batch of pooled samples in 11th mass NAT found so far.
Finance chief proposes second budget amendment bill this year; payments to employees, freelancers and business operators should start next month.
Over 21,300 people are under follow up; number of positive batches found in series of mass testing has continued to drop from 94 found in 4th round to just 5 batches of pooled samples in 10th round.
Only 9 positive batches of pooled samples found in 9th citywide testing; nearly 21,000 individuals currently under follow up.
Out of 1,675 confirmed cases, only 5.7% have been domestic helpers; rigorous new anti-virus measures for next week to be announced tomorrow.
More than 20,500 individuals under follow up, including around 3,000 close contacts and over 11,200 people with overlapping itineraries.
Municipal Affairs Bureau points finger at Red Code Zone residents who wander corridors unmasked, carelessly toss rubbish and filch neighbours’ supplies.