While masks are now simply “recommended” in most cases, transport operators and venue managers are empowered to require you to put one on if they feel it necessary.
zero-Covid policy
A local newspaper has raised doubts about the city’s low Covid-19 mortality rate, but authorities insist they are following international reporting guidelines.
Travellers are now able to apply for all kinds of visas and previous visa-free travel arrangements will resume, Beijing says.
An apparent surge in deaths, particularly among the elderly, comes as Macao drops its Covid-19 mitigation measures and reopens its borders.
Team points to lessons learned in Singapore; warns that Covid-19 may continue to affect people’s lives although impact expected to gradually weaken.
Citywide mass-testing unlikely in future; Red Code Zones to be enforced if two or more households test positive for Covid-19; big events can go ahead if precautions followed.
‘Consolidation’ phase would see the city on the road back to normal, while still taking strict anti-virus precautions, says Leong Iek Hou. Drive continues to hit zero cases this week.
Non-resident workers from mainland China, Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia and Myanmar were the most affected by employment dismissals.
World Health Organization warns China’s zero-case strategy is unsustainable and shifting strategies is of utter importance.
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