Mainland China’s Covid-19 expert Liang Wannian says lowering disease category does not mean leaving the virus to run rampant and is aimed at controlling outbreaks more precisely and scientifically.
National Health Commission
Under new proposals, arrivals would spend two days in hotel quarantine followed by five at home; no official announcement yet.
Brand new MOP 9.8 billion, 1,100-bed facility will admit first patients next year, raising available hospital beds in city by 50%.
New measures include additional three days of isolation and health monitoring at home.
Health Bureau, taking its cue from the mainland, introduces more precautionary tests, aims to conserve precious medical resources.
Leong Iek Hou points to benefits of ‘mix and match’ vaccination, warns of ongoing threat posed by pandemic.
Authorities point to rapid spread of Omicron variant as additional reason to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
Regulations relaxed following easing of the Covid-19 wave in the mainland; departing air passengers also need to show seven-day NAT.
Three-hour Q&A session with legislators also covers health and environmental matters and includes a fiery exchange concerning civil service morale.
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