NAT result validity halved to 24 hours for unvaccinated local residents and NRWs; new Covid-19 patient is son of first case, frequent cross-border traveller.
Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre
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.
Key areas enclosed by Avenida do Conselheiro Borja, Rua Norte Patane, Rua Sul do Patane, Avenida do Almirante Lacerda and Avenida do General Castelo Branco; about 26,000 residents required to take daily NAT between now and Friday.
Anyone who needs to take NAT within three months of discharge will have to pay MOP 150 – thrice normal cost – for individual-sample test.
Beneficiaries include those holding residence permit in mainland China for work, personal matters or family reunion. Portuguese passport holders also included.
Guard, a 47-year-old male worker, may have become infected while collecting rubbish or changing protective clothing.
Three consecutive NATs showing negative results no longer a requirement to enter Macao; single negative NAT sufficient.
Red Code Zone set up near residence in Inner Harbour area, due to end on Thursday; no risk of community transmission, health officials say.
Edf Mayfair Court is placed on lockdown; 73-year-old patient’s workplace areas, including two Inner Harbour ferry piers, have been assigned Yellow Zones.