Macao needs to assess the Covid-19 situation in mainland China as a whole, not just in Zhuhai, before any changes can be made, says health chief.
Zhuhai
Husband and wife used Macao as conduit for smuggling 3,000 designer label items; case still under investigation.
Anyone who has been infected within two months must test negative in three consecutive NATs at least 14 days before travelling.
Numerous Covid-19 outbreaks in mainland China and lockdowns take a toll on the city’s gaming industry and government coffers.
Any person who has been in the hotel’s surrounding area on or after 1 pm on 27 March will need to be placed under medical observation between 7-14 days.
For the moment, NAT validity stays at 24 hours; Zhuhai’s reports fifth new local case since 15 March detected in Cuixiang.
SSM’s Leong Iek Hou says validity could return to 48 hours from current 24 if Covid-19 cases abate in Zhuhai.
Seven schools affected after child, who may have been infected in a Zhuhai bakery, takes part in dance performance with kids from other schools.
NATs for staff and guests and reels of red tape turn what should be frill-free celebrations into an obstacle course as threat of new virus wave looms.