The epidemic situation in Macau is severe, and the number of confirmed cases continues to rise. Yesterday (4th), 89 new positive cases were reported.
The fourth round of nationwide testing has ended. The Novel Coronavirus Infection Response Coordination Center stated that a total of 71 mixed samples have been positive (that is, up to 710 people may be infected according to the mechanism), and the fifth round of national testing will be carried out tomorrow.
Authorities are currently following up 13,010 people through epidemiological investigations.
In addition, the Grand Lisboa involving the 18th group was enclosed in the evening and listed as the latest red code area. At present, 13 people in this group have been diagnosed, involving many staff members.
Macau Entertainment Integrated Resort Co., Ltd. responded that it will continue to maintain close communication with the Health Bureau and the Bureau of Gaming Inspection, and cooperate with the Macau government's epidemic prevention guidelines.
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89 nucleic acid positive cases were added yesterday, bringing the total to 941
The Macau Novel Coronavirus Infection Response and Coordination Center announced today that 89 new nucleic acid positive cases were added yesterday, bringing the total to 941 since June 18; 66 of the new cases were found in the community, and 23 were found under control.
In addition, the authorities are following up 13,010 people through epidemiological investigations, of which 2,220 are "core close contacts".
In the fourth round of national nucleic acid testing, a total of 71 mixed samples were positive
The Response Coordination Center also announced tonight that the fourth round of national nucleic acid testing ended at 6:00 p.m. today. 637,349 people have been sampled, of which 575,424 people have received negative test results; a total of 71 mixed samples were positive. 710 people were infected.
In addition, the next stage of national nucleic acid testing will be carried out tomorrow, and 10 KN95 masks will be distributed to the public at that time.
A total of 2,826 people are currently under hotel quarantine
Liang Yihao, director of the Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Division of the Health Bureau, said at a press conference on the epidemic this afternoon that since the fourth round of national testing found the first positive sample, a mobile sampling team has been activated to sample people suspected of being infected. Work smoothly.
According to the Macau Tourism Office, a total of 2,826 people are currently under medical observation in hotels, including 1,893 Macau residents, 452 non-local employees and 481 tourists.
Liang also pointed out that although the number of nucleic acid positive cases has increased in the past two days, it is still within expectations.
However, the security service industry, cleaning service industry and property management industry have a higher risk of infection, so the above three key groups are required to undergo nucleic acid testing for four consecutive days from Wednesday.
Grand Lisboa is involved in cluster 18 with 13 cases so far
The Response Coordination Center also announced the latest list of red code areas tonight, including the Grand Lisboa Hotel, a total of 17 red code areas.
The Grand Lisboa involving the 18th group was enclosed in the evening. There are 13 cases in this group so far, involving staff from different fields.
According to Macau media reports, tents were also set up outside the hotel lobby, and many people wearing protective clothing were stationed at the entrance and exit to prohibit everyone from entering and leaving.
Macau Entertainment Integrated Resort Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Grand Lisboa, responded that it has been strictly implementing and actively cooperating with the Macau government’s epidemic prevention guidelines, and will continue to maintain close communication with the Health Bureau and the Bureau of Gaming Inspection to support the prevention and control work to ensure the safety of employees and customers. Health and Safety.
Macau Entertainment also stated that it will work together with all Macau residents to fight the epidemic, hoping that the epidemic will be brought under control as soon as possible and society will return to normal.
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