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.
Macao Covid-19
Over 20,000 people are under follow up; data up to 8th mass NAT show decrease in community infections.
Everyone has protective clothing and must take daily RAT; closed loop management in operation; social workers provide support to prisoners and families.
Anyone in need of urgent medical attention should phone hospital, staff will text emergency appointment confirmation.
Citywide testing’s pooled samples also see drop in numbers; only 3 batches show up positive so far.
88-year-old woman suffered from diabetes and heart disease; doctors warn seniors to take all necessary precautions to avoid getting infected.
Macao’s senior citizens at particular risk from Omicron variant which has roiled city for much of past month, health chief warns.
Lacking proper beds and disturbed by residents, many staff reduced to tears and need to rely on sleeping pills.
People taking pets to the toilet, jogging and not wearing masks properly all warned; no fines issued yet but likely in future.