No positive NAT results from mass testing so far; much of city including government departments and banks closed down, with residents advised to stay at home.
Macao Covid-19
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.
Wide-ranging measures include subsidies for employees and self-employed; casinos stay open, vote on gaming amendment bill to go ahead tomorrow.
Covid-19 cases increase from 12 to 21 over the past hours, affected individuals range between 8 months old to 89 years old.
Government may also purchase Covid-19 vaccines that have been successfully developed specifically to combat Omicron variant.
Guest numbers adjusted from 200 to 400; organisers encouraged to get guests and staff to use rapid antigen test kits immediately prior to event.
Tourism chief stresses need to protect residents against Covid-19, and open up Macao in a cautious manner while maintaining quarantine-free travel with mainland China.
Non-resident foreigners with permit may enter city directly; higher education students most likely to benefit.
Macao’s vaccination rate nudging 90%; under-used facility closing to make better use of Health Bureau human resources.