The last 14 rounds of Covid-19 testing (both nucleic acid testing (NAT) and rapid antigen testing (RAT) and both KN95 masks) cost around MOP600 million, putting a heavy strain on public funds. . The tests cost about MOP5 each and the masks cost MOP1-1.5.
As Macau continues to battle the pandemic, health officials said: He added that he is considering introducing a vaccine for children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years old and would like to implement it as soon as possible.
Children between the ages of 5 and 11 can now be vaccinated.
Leung, who spoke at the weekly Covid-19 briefing, pointed to the situation in cities like Chengdu, mainland China with a population of 21 million that are in indefinite lockdown, and urged all residents to get vaccinated. did.
Leong warned against visiting neighboring areas during upcoming holidays, warning that the pandemic situation remains precarious, and said the quarantine rules for arriving in Macau will not change.
at present, 1,246 people are trapped in Macau’s Observation Hotel. 628 locals, 87 non-residents and 531 tourists.
Travelers continue to cross the border with Zhuhai. Lei Tak Fai, public security police head of public affairs, said he had 226,000 cross-border visitors in the first week of September, out of a total of about 2.1 million travelers, an increase of 10 from the previous week. reported an increase of .
Students participating in inter-school competitions must get NATed within 48 hours of their first match.
Students who have performed their second or third jab more than 14 days prior must present proof of RAT negative on the day of competition. RAT kits are available from the Department of Education and Youth Development.
Students who have not been vaccinated for more than 14 days must present a parental declaration or medical certification that they have been determined unfit for vaccination.
First NAT is free. Afterwards, the student must pay for their own tests, which must be taken within her 48 hours of every competition or game.
