Covid Cases Triple in Macau

Daily Covid cases have nearly tripled in Macau since removing the Covid-zero strategy, reports continue to be published about China’s Covid surge so it is about time Hong Kong makes sure they can stay a step ahead of the rest.  The “amber code” restrictions for arrivals to Hong Kong was removed as of today, abolishing the 0+3 isolation measure for arrivals. This was put in place in October, already less stringent than the Mainland and Macau.  Under the new measure, the health code of all arrivals will be shown as blue provided they don’t test positive for Covid-19 on arrival, meaning no restrictions to entry to establishments in Hong Kong. Also shelved was the requirement to scan QR codes to enter certain establishments, although proof of vaccinations remain.  Hong Kong remains ahead of Macau and mainland China in relaxing Covid rules. Chief Executive John Lee cited data showing only 3.8% of incoming travelers were found to have the virus upon arrival and only 1.6% were found to be infected later. The rest are maintaining their 5+3 quarantine system for all arrivals from Hong Kong, Taiwan and foreign countries, at least for now. There are expected to be further relaxation of rules at the national level before the Lunar New Year holiday beginning on January 22 of next year, most expecting a 0+3 system for arrivals.

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