New function kicks off at social services facilities on Monday, and will be installed at eateries, medical institutions and entertainment venues by Chinese New Year.
World Health Organization
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.
Health Bureau appeals to residents to reach out to those close to them who may be struggling emotionally.
Medical staff await the findings of international studies before launching roll-out; new contact tracing function on Macao Health Code ready soon.
Health workers report that 52-year-old female Huizhou resident, who has a history of interacting with poultry, first showed bird flu symptoms last month.
Over the second quarter, 12 people took their own lives; Health Bureau staff urge residents to reach out to those who may be in need.
The patient is currently undergoing hospital treatment where his condition has been described as stable.
Rate may be down but officials appeal to public to take greater care of vulnerable friends and neighbours.