Macao reaches 75% vaccination rate, but health chief points to dangers of Omicron variant, urges everyone to get jabbed.
Tai Wa Hou
Officials plan to extend reach of inoculation programme as almost three-quarters of residents have had at least one jab.
Having studied clinical trial data from around the world, Health Bureau launches drive for over-18s who have had both jabs at least six months ago.
More than 80,000 tested, just under 56,000 given the all-clear, full results due shortly. Ongoing ‘high risk’ programme for Nepalese, Vietnamese and others ends tomorrow.
Extra dose would be given to immuno-compromised people or those working in high-risk professional occupations to start with.
Third city-wide NAT close to completion in less than 48 hours; government to reduce number of NAT stations starting tonight.
Second citywide programme ends at 3 pm today; health chief warns police will seek out anyone who fails to get tested.
No quotas at any of the 18 vaccination facilities; jab-or-test ruling for public servants starts on Monday.
More than 80 per cent of 40-somethings have been inoculated, compared to only one in three senior citizens.
