Snapshots of daily life as city tackles COVID-19

Commentary by José Álvares* I initially didn’t think facemasks or travel restrictions were necessary to solve this outbreak, but then, I’m not a health specialist. We thus rely on the advice of supposed experts, such as those at the World Health Organisation (WHO), indirectly and partially funded by taxes paid by people around the world. Unfortunately, with COVID-19, they weren’t there for us.China first reported to the WHO on December 31 the existence of pneumonia cases emanating

Central People’s Government Liaison Office Director Wang Zhimin said in his New Year address on Sunday his office believed that the local government will plan and carry out its work in line with the central government’s overall national strategy and with the objective of maintaining the prosperity and stability of Macau, based on President Xi Jinping’s guidelines.Wang also said his office believed the local government will prioritise the city’s economic development and the improvement