Eighteen more suicide cases than last year recorded in same quarter; three of which were non-residents.
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From Monday, families with children under 12 or caring for a disabled member will be allowed to apply under new regulations.
All residents who are double-jabbed and over 65 will be eligible, even those with a certificate of inability from the Health Bureau.
All five, from Hong Kong, Taiwan and Thailand had been vaccinated. Sixth case, from United Kingdom, classified as ‘repositive’.
Full-time students coming home to Macao from their place of study abroad will pay MOP 125 rather than MOP 250 per NAT.
However, it’s by no means straightforward: everybody at event must be fully vaccinated two weeks prior or hold a negative NAT result valid for 48 hours.
Plans include closing schools and public venues, home delivery of essential supplies, reducing bus services and tightening entry procedures.
Wait time for travellers coming from foreign countries reduced from 21 days to 14; green light for prospective Filipino domestic helpers.
Health Bureau accepting applications but only for fully vaccinated workers who will be looking after elderly, young children or seriously ill.