Weaning Macao off the mainland gaming market will cost money. The government has suggested a figure of 235 million patacas.
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The possible new route aligns with the government’s bid to make the SAR more appealing to Southeast Asian and other tourists.
Health chief indicates that helpers from other foreign countries, such as Vietnam, may be allowed to return in near future.
Non-resident workers from mainland China, Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia and Myanmar were the most affected by employment dismissals.
Health Bureau accepting applications but only for fully vaccinated workers who will be looking after elderly, young children or seriously ill.
Health Bureau will continue to station mobile vaccination station around city, reaching out to elderly, bedridden and those with impaired mobility.
Health chief also concerned about availability of quarantine hotel rooms and what to do if many new arrivals test positive for Covid-19.
Four-year-old girl and 51-year-old man both asymptomatic and held in isolation, as well as repositive 36-year-old case from Hong Kong.
After another 203 repatriates were flown home yesterday, Filipino non-resident worker population in Macao stands at 27,650.