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The second programme of citywide nucleic acid testing is taking place, until 3pm on 28 September.
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In light of recent updates caused by the new type of coronavirus and to ensure the safety and health of all service users - especially children and the elderly - and staff members, the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) announces that the operation of subsidized nursery facilites, non-residential and non-emergency social facilities in Macao will be suspended until the 3rd of October. However, residential homes and emergency support services will remain open during this period. It is also recommended that all non-subsidized facilities cooperate and follow the above-mentioned epidemic prevention measures.
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The Judiciary Police received a report from a resident yesterday (25th), who reportedly had received an unsolicited phone call with a call prefix “+853” from someone claiming to be a COVID-19 nucleic acid testing staff member. The caller pointed out the insufficient test registration data of the victim and asked for personal identity information. The victim thought the telephone number was suspicious, suspecting that the caller impersonated government quarantine personnel to commit fraud, therefore refused to provide the information and immediately hanged up.
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In order to cooperate on epidemic prevention and control work of the SAR government, a mass nucleic acid test has been implemented from today, 25 September (Saturday) at 3 pm to 28 September (Tuesday) at 3 pm. The Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre, Unitary Police Services and several members of civil defense structure, use the method of two centres in parallel, to jointly do the test and relevant inspection as well as ensure smooth operation and release of information.
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The Government has taken immediate steps regarding a series of measures to prevent or if necessary control any COVID-19 outbreak in the community, with the aim of maximising for the Macao public protection of life and property.
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To cope with the expected demand and the latest pandemic situation in Macao, Sheraton Grand Macao will serve as one of the hotels for medical observation starting from tomorrow (26 September) to provide about 2,000 hotel rooms.
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Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre (hereinafter referred to as “the Centre”) stated that, in view of the presence of one confirmed case in Macao yesterday (24), the Centre has swiftly adopted closure and control measures in accordance with the zone-specific, multi-level targeted approach to epidemic prevention and control.
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Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre (hereinafter referred to as “the Centre”) stated that, in view of the presence of the 66^th confirmed case in Macao today (25), the Centre has swiftly adopted closure and control measures in accordance with the zone-specific, multi-level targeted approach to epidemic prevention and control.
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In order to cooperate on epidemic prevention and control work of the SAR government, a mass nucleic acid test will be carried out from 3:00 pm on 25 September (Saturday) to 3:00 pm on 28 September (Tuesday). In response to the epidemic and related measures, non-tertiary education schools will suspend classes from today until 3 October. Tertiary education institutions have suspended face-to-face classes and the specific arrangements will be notified by each institution. The DSEDJ appeals to all students, including cross-border students, to stay at home and refrain from going out as far as possible to reduce the flow of people.
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