Reduced fee only applies at two testing stations, however others may follow suit.
nucleic acid testing
As Covid-19 situation intensifies in the Guangdong province, staff and students are advised to stay in Macao until the end of the academic year.
Although vaccination rate has hit 20 per cent, the city is still in danger as Covid-19 cases proliferate in Guangdong.
Health Bureau sending SMS to those who may be affected, and who must take NAT soon or face Health Code colour turning yellow.
Brazil, India, Nepal, Pakistan and the Philippines head the danger list, with passengers facing multiple tests before they can fly.
From midnight tonight onwards, a negative Covid-19 test result will no longer be needed to enter Macao’s casinos.
Test quota upped to 27,000 daily, and will now cost MOP 90; staff at public bodies are urged to get their Covid-19 jabs altogether, casino workers are next in line.
The government will lower its testing fee of MOP 120 to MOP 100 for its nucleic acid testing (NAT) scheme, which comprises four stations, from Thursday.
Kiang Wu Hospital will join the government’s nucleic acid testing (NAT) programme on Monday, adding 1,000 places for COVID-19 testing per day.