The Macau government yesterday announced special COVID-19 nucleic acid testing (NAT) measures required for several groups of people who return to Macau from Shenzhen or any other region outside Guangdong in the mainland.
According to the Macau government’s various statements yesterday, those subject to the measures comprise public servants, all those working in social service facilities, as well as school and university teachers, staff and students.
According to the statements, the groups of people are required to undergo two nucleic acid tests within three days after returning to Macau, and the two tests must each be carried out at least 24 hours apart.
The special NAT measures will be implemented until October 31.
The statements said that the Macau government has decided on the special measures in the wake of “the latest COVID-19 developments in neighbouring regions”.
Meanwhile, the Zhuhai health authorities reported four local COVID-19 cases at the weekend. Since early this month, Zhuhai has reported around 10 local cases.
As of yesterday, Macau’s COVID-19 tally of confirmed and asymptomatic cases stood at 793 and 1,658 respectively, of which 787 and 1,647 have meanwhile been cured, according to Health Bureau (SSM) data. The death toll remained at six.
