‘Very low’ community case numbers boost prospects for deconfinement

The results obtained by health authorities during the several levels of testing held on July 16 (Saturday) boost the prospects of progressive relaxation of the restrictive

PSP: Officers caught smoking not breaching the rules, scrutiny on UM party

The Public Security Police Force (PSP) has stated that a group of eight police officers caught on amateur footage smoking together are not breaking any

Domestic helpers on leave since outbreak confused over new NAT mandate

Several domestic workers are confused about the new mandate that requires those who do not live with their employers to take a nucleic acid test

Home quarantine for returnees not an option

Health authorities refuse to consider permitting residents returning to Macau to undergo medical observation quarantine in their homes, the coordinator at the local Center for

Elderly, disabled with reduced mobility exempted from mass testing

People aged 80 or older and those with severe disabilities that relate to their autonomy and mobility are, from now on, exempt from taking part

Lawmakers and community leaders fear confinement extension

Leaders of local social and community associations and groups, as well as lawmakers, have expressed concerns over the possibility of an extension of the period of

DSAL: Absence of domestic workers’ minimum wage due to ‘special’ work nature

The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) was yesterday grilled by the UN Human Rights Committee (UNHRC) over the absence of a minimum wage for domestic helpers.

Gov’t detects infections at The Parisian

Some quarantined at the Parisian will have their period of quarantine extended after detection of infections in the hotel, the government public health doctor, Leong Iek

Man in red zone attempts to jump from building

A man who lives in a Red code building attempted to jump from his apartment at Yue Xiu Gardens along Avenida do Ouvidor Arriaga. He

Philippine gov’t to extend support to OFWs affected by partial lockdown

Several non-resident Filipino workers in Macau who are on unpaid leave have filed an application to request support from the Philippine government. Last week,

PSP: Prosecutions target people, not dogs

At the briefing, the panel of officials was questioned on the details of a recent prosecution. A statement from the Macao Customs disclosed that a woman was

Mental disorders and calls for help growing fast

The recent measures undertaken by the government establishing the so-called “state of relative confinement” are highlighting existing problems of mental disorders including depression, anxiety, insomnia, and

Macau poised for unprecedented rebound post-pandemic: Casino giants

Casino giants are expecting Macau to record an unprecedented market rebound once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. In an interview with American business media CNBC,

Food delivery firms record up to 30% increase in orders amid outbreak

Food delivery platforms Aomi and MFood have recorded an increase of 20% to 30% in their services, amid the current Covid-19 outbreak facing the city.

Association calls on gov’t to strengthen tobacco control policy

Smoke-free & Healthy Life Association Macau is calling for a more rigorous measure to reduce smoking, especially among young people.  The law review

Social Workers’ Union: We’re poorly treated

Care facility workers under confinement do not oppose controlling the spread of SARS-CoV-2 but are calling for a decent place to rest after work, the Macao

Nine prosecuted for breaching ‘confinement’ rules, another 810 warned

A total of nine people in Macau have been detained and referred to the Public Prosecutions Office (MP) to be investigated and charged with breaching the

NGOs call on gov’t to respect animal rights

Several non-government organizations opposed the measure published by the Macau government on July 11 prohibiting people from taking out their pets unless it is necessary.

Five tactics may help stabilize mental conditions during lockdown

At Sunday’s daily health press briefing, president Hon Wai of the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) was asked about the bureau’s preparation for this week’s lockdown. He

57 new cases found, tally rises to 1,583

The discovery of 57 new positive cases on Monday brought the total number of Covid-19 cases to 1,583, the coordinator at the local Center for

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