Gov’t expects tighter measures during consolidation period

Moving into a consolidation period may not bring about looser measures, but may in fact see the implementation of tighter restrictions, public health doctor Leong Iek Hou

Tourism board has no data on budgeting for third-party inspectors

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) had no idea how much money had been used on third-party quarantine hotel inspectors and quarantine hotels, a representative from

Ron Lam interrogates gov’t on financial subsidies

As the budget amendment was introduced in the parliament, lawmaker Ron Lam issued a written enquiry for more information on the proposed financial subsidies. The

Authorities in south China apologize over Covid-19 break-ins

Authorities in southern China have apologized for breaking into the homes of people who had been taken to a quarantine hotel in the latest example of

Ending the confinement directives is the goal but there are no guarantees

The health authorities still aim to enter the so-called “period of consolidation” by Friday this week, although at this stage there are no guarantees that this

Only 27 locals hired for NAT services; social media users unimpressed

The Labour Affairs Bureau’s (DSAL) effort in matching 27 candidates with medical backgrounds to vacancies relating to SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid test administration (NAT) left social

Economic group expects Prosperity Index to reach trough this month

As the city faces economic challenges amid the present Covid-19 outbreak, its Prosperity Index will likely see its lowest point in July, the Macau Economic Association

Sexual harassment claims from students against UM professor

A male professor at the University of Macau (UM) has allegedly sexually harassed female students at a dinner party held over the weekend, according to the

N95/KN95 masks harmful to health

The use of N95/KN95 facemasks for long periods is harmful to health, the deputy director of the Conde de São Januário Hospital Center, Dr. Lei

New Luso-Chinese School to open in Taipa

A new Luso-Chinese School in Taipa will commence operations in September this year according to an Official Gazette dispatch published yesterday. The executive dispatch No.

Finance Secretary: Another MOP10b in financial subsidies

An extra MOP10 billion will be withdrawn from the city’s fiscal reserves for use in another round of financial subsidies, Secretary for Economy and Finance Lei

‘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

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