In response to the COVID-19 outbreak in Macao since 18 June, the Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre announced yesterday (25 June) that all people in Macao are required to take one rapid antigen test for COVID-19 (hereinafter referred to as the “rapid antigen test”) on 25 and 26 June respectively.
Citizens are reminded to self-administer a rapid antigen test today (26 June). Except individuals of designated places have to get the NAT test at sampling stations, all other residents should stay home, stop unnecessary activities so as to reduce social mobility and risk of cross-infection.
Upon completion of a rapid antigen test (RAT), citizens should upload their result via the link displayed at the bottom of the Macao Health Code app; relevant test record will be shown on the Macao Health Code around 5 minutes after the upload, and only the latest RAT result within the past 3 days will be shown.
For more information on the procedures of the rapid antigen test, declaration of test result and notes on usage, please refer to the following link ( https://www.ssm.gov.mo/apps1/covidagtest/ch.aspx#clg21987 ). The public should follow the procedures in the instructions for the rapid antigen test, conduct self-test, read the result and declare it through the Declaration Platform of Rapid Antigen Test Results ( https://app.ssm.gov.mo/generalrat/ ) at the bottom of the home page of Macau Health Code. In view of the fact that some people may not know how to make a declaration, whether the test is declared or not will not affect access permission. If one is unsuccessful in declaring the result through the e-platform, one is requested to record the test result himself/herself by taking a photo of the test result.
If the test result is declared as positive, the health code will be converted to a “red code”. If the test result is declared as positive by mistake, one is requested to re-declare it as soon as possible by re-selecting the result as “negative” and submitting the correct result photo, the health code will not be affected then.
If the RAT result is positive, regardless of whether you have fever, respiratory symptoms or other discomfort, you should call an ambulance (Tel: 119, 120 or 2857 2222) in addition to reporting it through Macao Health Code. The declarant and the co-living individuals must stay home and wait patiently for being transferred to the quarantine site by the designated ambulance. Relevant nucleic acid testing will be arranged for all of them by the authorities.
While waiting for transferal, the concerned residents are reminded to pay attention to the followings:
- Wear a mask properly, stay home and wait for transferal to quarantine station. Do not go out, and avoid taking public transport;
- While home, stay in an isolated room if possible. Avoid contact with people living together;
- Do not undergo testing at NAT station, including the Citywide NAT programme.
