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.
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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.
Health officials pondering jabs for kids once they reach six months, while urging universal vaccination and staying home over the holidays.
Three consecutive NATs showing negative results no longer a requirement to enter Macao; single negative NAT sufficient.
Ho Iat Seng says quarantine regulations would still apply and decision dependent on central government and Covid-19 situation.
Four new cases found under management and control and only one in community; over 22,700 people under follow up.
Members of the public will be able to check their NAT sampling records and test results more easily from now on; NAT enquiry system for test results to be shut down.
Only 9 positive batches of pooled samples found in 9th citywide testing; nearly 21,000 individuals currently under follow up.
Over 490,000 people have been sampled up until this morning; mass testing to end today at 6 pm.