The Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre (hereinafter referred to as “the Centre”) stated that Macao has recorded two more import-related COVID-19 cases this afternoon (28 September), identified as the 69th and 70th cases. Both cases were detected during the isolation period. In order to strengthen prevention, new Yellow Code Zones have been set up accordingly in line with the zone-specific, multi-level targeted approach to epidemic prevention and control.
The coverage of the two new Yellow Code Zones is respectively as follows:
1) EDF. MAN WA: Travessa da Palmeira 2-14, Rua da Palmeira 55; EDF. HAO CHON: Rua da Palmeira 57 – 57A; EDF. CHAN CHAN: Rua da Palmeira 59- 63A; EDF. VA FAI: Rua da Palmeira 65-65A, Travessa do Enleio 14 – 14A; EDF. LEI SON: Rua da Palmeira 67-67, Travessa do Enleio 16 – 16A; EDF. MAN FOK: Travessa do Enleio 6 – 6A; EDF. VENG FAT: Travessa do Enleio 8 – 12.
2）EDF. KAM FONG: Travessa da Corda 49-49C, Rua da Erva 72 - 72A; EDF. YUEN KEI: Travessa da Corda 47 - 47A; EDF. FU HENG: Travessa da Corda 43 – 45, Travessa da Corda 37-41.
Individuals in these areas will see their Health Code turn yellow and be subject to immediate nucleic acid testing on the scene. The first test will be completed within 24 hours, and additional tests may be required if necessary. Individuals are not permitted to leave the zone until completion of the first test. Other restrictive measures include border exit restriction, and close health monitoring with self-health management for at least 14 days.
The Centre indicated that, under the zone-specific, multi-level targeted approach to epidemic prevention and control, the daily living needs of people in the said areas will be followed up by the Subsistence Team, while food and daily consumables will be provided to them by the designated authorities. Senior citizens living alone, persons with difficulties or those in need of psychological or mental assistance may call the Social Welfare Bureau hotline 28261126 for assistance.
