The epidemic in Macau has rebounded. The latest (23rd) cumulative number of confirmed cases has increased to 110. The government announced the closure of specific places to fight the epidemic.
The Chief Executive of Macau, Ho Iat Seng, pointed out that the current Macau virus strain is BA.5.1, which is different from the popular virus strain in the mainland. He will strengthen the traceability work, including the inspection of frozen food chains from overseas. He also pointed out that there will be no "one size fits all" approach to entertainment venues. , "If there is an edge, stop there."
Ho Iat Seng also criticized those who proposed "flattening", which has an impact on Macau's economic recovery, "We want to contact the mainland and need mainland tourists. I can honestly say that it is the easiest for the government to lie down. I pay for the medical treatment. It's sick, but is it worth it?"
The Chief Executive of Macau, Ho Iat Seng, pointed out that the current Macau virus strain is BA.5.1, which is different from the epidemic in the Mainland, and the traceability work will be strengthened, including the inspection of frozen food chains from overseas.
(Macao Information Bureau)
The current epidemic situation is more complex and severe than ever
Macau Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng said that the current epidemic situation is more complex and severe than before, and the Macau government has taken a series of measures, including zoning and grading prevention and control, national nucleic acid testing, and national rapid testing, so as to "adhere to foreign defense imports, The government has also announced the closure of specific places involving the removal of masks today, emphasizing that the epidemic is still under control, and it is confident that order will be restored as soon as possible.
The Chief Executive of Macau, Ho Iat Seng, gave instructions that from 5 pm on June 23, dine-in will be stopped, and all cinemas, bars, nightclubs, barber shops and swimming pools will be closed at the same time.
(Macao Information Bureau)
Unsealed casino Ho Iat Seng: not one size fits all
He Yicheng pointed out that the virus strain found at present is BA.5.1, which is not an epidemic branch in the Mainland, but is prevalent in the United Kingdom, the United States and other places. He admitted that it is difficult to trace the source. He also pointed out that BA.5.1 is faster than BA2.12.1, but the treatment In the same way, it will not cause more serious harm to the human body. Because it is more infectious, more epidemic prevention measures are required. In order to speed up the identification of the source, the government will expand the scope of traceability, including the frozen food delivery chain.
When asked why there was no request to close casinos and other entertainment venues?
He Yicheng explained that in 2020, the decision to close the entertainment venues was made without any testing methods at that time, but this time there is an agreement that "if there is an outbreak (epidemic) in the borders, the borders will be stopped, not one size fits all." After investigating the entertainment venues, He Yicheng explained. Of the cases, 2 of them were resting on the 15th to 20th of this month.
Another Zhuang He and a hotel cleaner have tested positive, as well as a supervisor who is listed as a close contact, authorities added.
"If you don't want to establish relations with the mainland, you can think about it"
He Yicheng pointed out that to promote economic activities in Macau, it is necessary to resume customs clearance with the mainland, so epidemic prevention measures must be in line with national policies. , but if you lie down for a few things, and don’t take dynamic clearing, it will have a great impact on Macau. If you lie down, you won’t have to hold a press conference. At most, there will be sick patients who will be treated by the government, and you will not be put on a ventilator in the ICU.”
He continued: "I understand that there are a lot of disputes in the society, but we have to contact the mainland, tourists from the mainland, and we have to stay there for 14 days when we return? This is about finding a balance between the economy and society. If we give up How many foreign customers will there be in the mainland market? I can honestly say that it is easiest for me to lie down as a government. I will pay for the medical treatment, but is it worth it? Everyone should think about it.”
Macau Epidemic ︱ Rapidly increased to 110 people infected, dine-in banned from 5:00 p.m., cinemas, hair salons closed 65 people are infected. The authorities are following up with close contacts and other nearly 3,000 people in Macau. 21 positive samples have been tested by the whole people. 15 sampling stations are involved in single-sample testing of the epidemic.
6.22︱The number of confirmed cases in Hong Kong exceeded 1,000 for the eighth consecutive day.
