Authorities point to rapid spread of Omicron variant as additional reason to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
Omicron variant
All new imported cases, including one Omicron variant, classified as asymptomatic and imported, so have not raised city’s novel coronavirus tally from 79.
Travellers from US, Brazil, Russia, Turkey and many parts of Asia and Africa targeted; Macao’s 79th imported coronavirus case infected with Omicron variant.
Health experts warn that new strain is even more contagious than Delta, urge residents to be extra cautious.
The centre identified the patient as a 62-year-old local resident who arrived in Macao on Monday from Los Angeles, US via Singapore.
Patient – classified as imported case – is 23-year-old male local resident who arrived in Macao last Saturday having been studying in New York.
Banking, gaming and medical sectors all face an uncertain future according to speakers at business forum.
Health Bureau aligning its procedures with mainland authorities, keeping a watchful eye on vaccine development as new variant spreads rapidly around the world.
World Health Organization warns new strain carries an increased risk of reinfection, making it potentially more dangerous than Delta variant.
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