Macau sees little risk in new virus cases in Guangdong

The new Covid-19 cases reported in Shenzhen and Shanwei, Guangdong Province, should not pose significant risks to Macau amid the resumption of travel endorsements for Macau approved across the border, Dr Leong Iek Hou of the Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Center said yesterday.
The medical doctor stressed that the places with new cases recorded have initiated special measures to contain the spread.
“For example, Shenzhen has tested above 80,000 people in just one day,” Leong revealed. “Among them, two asymptomatic cases were detected. They’re co-workers with the patients.”
Sanitization has also been conducted in places related to the patients.
Similar measures were implemented in Shanwei as well, which discovered three asymptomatic family members of a patient.
On top of having close contact with national and provincial health authorities, the medical doctor stated that the local Health Bureau is closely monitoring the situation, too.
Leong also said that there has not been any mass infection or spread found within the province, implying that even if mainland residents visit Macau, they should not present a risk to the city.
She was also asked what would happen if mainland residents were not willing to wear masks during their trip in Macau. Reports have shown that the habit of mask-wearing has relaxed in many mainland cities.
Leong reiterated that there are existing guidelines for what people should do. For example, bus drivers are authorized to require passengers to wear their masks correctly.
She believes if Macau residents do their job well, they can influence mainland visitors to keep the good habit.
Yesterday, mainland China saw 22 new cases, all imported, with eight in Guangdong, four in Yunnan, three in Shanghai, three in Shaanxi, two in Sichuan, one in Fujian and one in Shangdong. In Hong Kong, 44 new cases were recorded, bringing the total confirmed cases in Hong Kong to 4,524.
Meanwhile, the Center announced that from this week, the press conference will only be held twice a week, on Mondays and Thursdays.