Group stomach flu recorded; cause by food contamination ruled out

A case of group gastroenteritis has been reported by the Health Bureau, involving a group of 10 Kindergarten 2 students – four males and six females aged between four and five. Symptoms began to show on December 9. The patients all sought medical support and did not require hospitalization. Following investigations of dietary conditions, food contamination has been ruled out as the cause of the stomach flu. The bureau believed it to be likely caused by viral infection. Symptoms of such infections usually include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea with watery stools, abdominal pain and mild fever. 

Flora school grounds to host inclusive learning school

As part of a plan to restructure some kindergartens and primary schools in the territory, the Portuguese and bilingual sections of Escola Primária Luso-Chinesa da Flora will be integrated into Escola Secundária Luso-Chinesa de Luís Gonzaga Gomes, as cited in a report issued by Ponto Final. The Chinese section of Flora will be moved to Escola Primária Oficial Luso-Chinesa Sir Robert Ho Tung. While the school programs move areas, the current Flora grounds will be remodeled and readjusted into an inclusive school for special education. In addition to providing more resources and convenience, DSEDJ aims to solve the lack of classrooms by means of the plan.

GBA youth credit card to roll out in 2022

A Greater Bay Area (GBA) youth credit card is being launched next year as part of a series of projects assisting Macau youth to set up businesses in the GBA. The card is a collaboration between the Macau Youth Federation and the local branch of Bank of China (BOC). The card is expected to be available in the first quarter of 2022.  Deputy general manager Chan Hio Peng of the local branch of Bank of China says the aim of the project is to provide the youth of Macau with a comprehensive service bank card that supports living in the GBA.