All mass-testing NAT results negative so far; health workers trying to find source of latest case as typhoon nears; risk to Grand Prix and Food Fest ‘under control’, says health chief.
Macao Covid-19
Two more Covid-19 cases spark compulsory emergency NATs from 7 am tomorrow, even though Signal No 3 is expected as Typhoon Nalgae approaches.
Measures also apply to those in Zhuhai since 29 October; Macao commuters must travel directly from self-health monitoring location to border crossing point.
Woman, 34, lives in same block as 43-year-old diagnosed earlier yesterday, who crossed paths with other carriers in Zhuhai last week.
Book fair, concert and wine tasting among axed events; Cultural Affairs Bureau promises to make alternative arrangements as soon as possible.
Five residential zones currently locked down; health chief says ‘source and transmission chain clear’ unlike June outbreak.
Health officials say no transmission risk for community; Fai Chi Kei to return to normal if no more cases by month’s end.
Testing ends at midnight tonight; residents urged to update contact details on Macao Health Code to avoid being wrongly classified.
More than 76,000 people were tested as of midnight after local woman tests positive for Covid-19; Red Code Zone to re-open on 1 November if no other positive results are reported.