Launch of citywide nucleic acid test from 9:00 am tomorrow (27 June) to 6:00 pm on 28 June

QR code for citywide NAT booking

The Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre announces that a citywide nucleic acid test will be conducted from 9:00 am tomorrow (27 June) to 6:00 pm on 28 June.

1. Targets

All local residents and individuals staying in Macao, including those who have taken a NAT before 9:00 am tomorrow, are required to get tested. Individuals intending to receive a COVID-19 vaccine must complete this citywide NAT first, and then wait at least 24 hours before getting vaccinated.

1. NAT stations and sampling booths

A total of 61 NAT stations involving 356 sampling booths will be set up across the city. Categories of testing stations include: general stations and self-paid stations (prior booking required), and 7 caring stations (for people with special needs who fail to make prior booking), users of caring stations can be accompanied by one person if necessary. During the period of 1:00 am to 5:59 am, a general channel is set up exceptionally for the general public to make bookings. All general stations and self-paid stations are equipped with a caring channel. Apart from this, one mobile NAT bus, of which prior booking is not required, will provide sampling service in the following locations and times:

1. Booking for Citywide NAT and Self-paid NAT

The website for booking citywide NAT sampling (https://eservice.ssm.gov.mo/allpeoplernatestbook) will be put into operation at 10:00 pm tonight (26 June). Relevant test result will not be uploaded to the Macao Health Code, and cannot be used for immigration purposes.

To shorten the queuing time, people in need of special care are suggested to book the test in general testing stations with the assistance of families or friends, and then utilize use the priority channel there. Prior booking is required in general testing stations. Persons with bookings are urged to arrive on time, late arrivals will have to book again. On the contrary, residents need not arrive too early, do not arrive more than half an hour early. Original of identity document (same document used in Macao Health Code; non-residents please present travel document), booking code and a screenshot of the Macao Health Code must be presented for the test.

Bedridden or immobile persons are suggested to request assistance from families and friends, those with difficulties may call the Social Welfare Bureau’s 24-hour hotline at 28261126 for assistance.

There are 13 self-paid stations (prior booking is required) in place to provide paper NAT report; their test results will be uploaded to the Macao Health Code for immigration purposes, and will be counted in the citywide NAT programme. Booking link: https://eservice.ssm.gov.mo/rnatestbook/V21/.

The public are discouraged to undergo NAT sampling in districts other than their residing district. Avoid using public transport for collective use. Maintain a distance of one metre when waiting for sampling and follow the staff’s instructions.

1. Take a look at the up-to-date situation at NAT stations before going out for sampling

To optimize crowd management, the booking system for citywide NAT operates on the basis of sampling stations which enables accurate control of users; real-time waiting information (namely no. of sampling booths in each testing station, no. of people waiting, expected waiting time, and no. of bookings) at different stations will be disseminated once every 4 hours by diversified means.

Expected waiting time will be shown in three colours: green colour indicates waiting time of less than 30 minutes, yellow colour indicates waiting time between 31 to 59 minutes, and red colours indicates waiting time of 60 minutes or more.

The public are urged to book and take the test as soon as possible, take a look at the latest waiting situation before going out for sampling, and adjust arrangement according to real-time situation.

1. Arrangements for people with yellow or red codes

Yellow code holders may get tested at the testing stations, whereas red code holders are required to take the test at the sampling station in Conde de Sao Januario General Hospital. If developing fever or other symptoms, medical attention should be sought by using an ambulance.

1. No exemption period, yellow code will be assigned to people who remain untested after the period

This Citywide NAT does not have exemption period. Individuals who remain untested after 6:00 pm on 28 June will be assigned a yellow health code. According to relevant regulations, yellow code holders are not allowed to enter public places, take public transport or leave the city; they will be taken by the police to a designated venue to undergo sampling, and will not be allowed to leave the venue until their test returns as negative. People who refuse to take the test will be subject to medical observation at designated venue for 14 days.

1. Free distribution of antigen test kits and KN95 face masks

Upon participation in the citywide NAT drive, each resident will be given 5 sets of rapid antigen test kits and 10 pieces of KN95 face masks (not recommended for children’s use). Please remember to collect as re-collection would not be available.

1. Complete a rapid antigen test before heading to Citywide NAT station

Before going to the NAT stations to get tested, the public must first perform a rapid antigen test (RAT) by themselves at home. If tested negative, go to the NAT station for sampling as scheduled. Upon entry into the NAT station, present a health code containing a RAT negative result or a photo showing a RAT negative result; otherwise, such entry would be denied.

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:

1. Wear a mask properly, stay home and wait for transferal to quarantine station.
2. Do not go out, and avoid taking public transport;
3. While home, stay in an isolated room if possible. Avoid contact with people living together;
4. Do not undergo testing at NAT station, including the Citywide NAT programme.

List of citywide NAT sampling stations

from 9:00 am on 27 June to 6:00 pm on 28 June 2022