All five, from Hong Kong, Taiwan and Thailand had been vaccinated. Sixth case, from United Kingdom, classified as ‘repositive’.
Macao Covid-19
However, it’s by no means straightforward: everybody at event must be fully vaccinated two weeks prior or hold a negative NAT result valid for 48 hours.
Social Welfare Bureau Director Hon Wai praises 47% rise in vaccinations but says there is still room for improvement.
Plans include closing schools and public venues, home delivery of essential supplies, reducing bus services and tightening entry procedures.
Wait time for travellers coming from foreign countries reduced from 21 days to 14; green light for prospective Filipino domestic helpers.
Poor communication and marital relationships among problems highlighted in more than 1,000 cases last year; survey reveals parents spend too much time on mobile phones.
New measure is latest in series which has seen regulations chop and change frequently this year as Covid-19 cases surge and recede in mainland China.
Government decrees quarantinees must cough up for tests as it was their own decision to travel outside Macao.
From September, athletes at inter-school sports competitions must also be fully vaccinated; Macao’s jab rate tops 87%, with 30-49-year-olds at 99.9%.