Two Nepalese nationals working as security guards at the quarantine hotel "Golden Crown China Hotel" in Macau were diagnosed, bringing the number of confirmed cases in the area to 66.
Macau immediately announced that it has entered a state of epidemic prevention. According to the assessment of the Response Coordination Center, Macau is facing a high risk of community transmission and outbreak of the virus. The school has suspended on-campus activities and face-to-face classes, local tours have been suspended, and sports facilities have been closed. Departure must be valid within 48 hours. Negative test report, and appealed to citizens not to leave the country temporarily unless necessary.
The Macau government held a press conference this morning (25th) to announce.
From 3 pm to 3 pm on the next Tuesday (28th), a three-day national test will be conducted. Citizens and local residents can make appointments from 10 am.
The Macau government announced at a press conference this morning that after making an appointment, citizens can come to the test station to sample books on time. If you arrive more than an hour earlier or arrive late, you must make an appointment again to avoid congestion or long queues at the test station.
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There are also 7 new care stations for the nationwide testing, for 4 types of people, including the elderly and the disabled, for on-site testing without the need to make an appointment, but it is reminded that if there are too many people or waiting in the queue, the general testing stations also have priority channels. It is used by people in need who have made an appointment and can be accompanied by a relative or friend for testing.
However, the health code will not be added to the results of this national test, so it cannot be used for customs clearance or work test requirements.
The government has recruited 650 volunteer medical care and 2,000 general volunteers, and can provide assistance when necessary.
According to the Macau authorities, the building where the two new patients live is now classified as a prevention and control zone. Residents need to be tested. Except for the staff, other people can only enter and can only maintain a minimum of activities.
The two patients worked as daytime and overnight security guards at the Golden Crown China Hotel respectively. They would take a bus home at the airport bus stop every day after get off work.
At present, 59 people are required to undergo medical isolation and quarantine, including 45 people who are in close contact with patients, such as security guards, cleaners, and friends who live with them, and the rest are people who have a common track and sub-close contacts.
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