Health Bureau’s vaccination drive intensifies as all public servants face ‘jab-or-test’ requirement from next Monday.
Tai Wa Hou
Tai Wa Hou urges vaccinees to stay at facility for at least 30 minutes so medical staff can assist in unlikely event of an adverse reaction.
New facility’s 1,100 beds will increase Macao’s overall total by 50% which will help it to care for growing ageing population.
Other workers, such as aircraft cleaners, who have a higher risk of exposure are tested daily.
After four-day inspection, experts conclude Macao needs to follow mainland’s lead on vaccinations and up its 48% vaccination rate.
Health chief stresses need for public workers to set a good example, but says no plans for mandatory jabs in prospect.
Health chief admits ‘We don’t know what to do’ with those who refuse to get inoculated as overall city vaccination rate hovers below 50 per cent.
Herd immunity is top priority says health chief, especially as Macao’s vaccination rate has yet to top 50 per cent.
Lockdown ends in Rua de Coelho do Amaral after no cases detected, but public warned not to drop their guard.
