Not only is it harder to source seafood, but some consumers seem wary of Japanese dishes in general – fearing contamination by radioactive waste from Fukushima.
Macau Food Festival
Another mass-testing unlikely; health chief says tracing most recent cases’ contacts is top priority.
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.
Event will be cancelled if coronavirus shows signs of reemerging – participants’ deposits will not be refunded. ‘Think twice before signing up’, say organisers.
Until 25 October a daily average of 21,000 visitors entered Macao from the mainland, adding that at its peak 25,000 visitors entered Macao from the mainland in one day.
United Association of Food and Beverages Chairman Andrew Chan Chak Mo told reporters on Tuesday that due to the novel coronavirus pandemic the number of booths at this year’s Macao Food Festival will be reduced to around 100 to 110 from previous years’ 150 to 160.
