Macau “stands firm” on Covid-19 measures

Macau’s Chief Executive Ho lat Seng has said the city will “stand firm” on its existing anti-Covid policies and guidelines.

Anyone banking on Macau to ease its pandemic policies anytime soon will be disappointed after Ho lat Seng reiterated the city’s commitment to its current measures while speaking at a reception celebrating International Women’s Day.

The gambling hub’s government would “persist with the anti-epidemic policies adopted by the country,” remarked Ho, as stated by Macau’s Government Information Bureau.

Covid developments in neighbouring areas were being closely monitored, as well as economic challenges facing the city, he added, but explained that Macau’s “epidemic prevention and control work had achieved effective results” and the government’s “top priority was to protect the health and lives of the people in Macau.”

When questioned about Macau’s vaccination efforts, Ho said he and all top officials had each received a booster jab.

“The government aimed to encourage vaccination, but had never adopted any mandatory measures regarding Covid-19 vaccination.

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