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A photo of 5 police officers of the Public Security Police Force and outsourced cleaners from the Municipal Bureau wearing protective clothing was uploaded on a social media platform. The Judiciary Police (PJ) noticed a comment claiming those in the photos had contracted the virus, and it was later verified by PJ as untrue. Its content is suspected to have breached Article 26 of Law no. 11/2020. The Judiciary Police will investigate the incident according to law. Anyone who disseminates false information like the one mentioned earlier may face criminal charges.
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Health quarantine requirements and measures for inbound travellers of different identities.
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In accordance with the Chief Executive Writ of Instruction, in order to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus in Macao, multiple business establishments are required to be closed starting from midnight on 5 August 2021, including those granted licenses or permits by the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM): cinemas, theatres, indoor playgrounds, amusement game and electronic game rooms, cyber cafes, billiard rooms, bowling alleys and beauty parlours. IAM will continue with the inspection of such establishments and request them to cooperate in the anti-pandemic work of the Macao SAR Government.
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In view of the latest situation of the novel coronavirus pneumonia and to facilitate prevention and control work, the activity centres in various districts, indoor facilities and venues, as well as the Guia Hill Cable Car under the management of the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) are temporarily closed to the public starting from 4 August until further notice. During the period, the activities and interest classes held at the venues concerned are also suspended. Outdoor facilities such as parks, gardens and leisure areas, remain open as usual. The public are advised to pay attention to the arrangement.
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In order to deepen academic cooperation between China and Portugal, and to strengthen the connection between Macao and Portuguese-speaking countries and regions in higher education networks, the Macao Polytechnic Institute (MPI) and the Management Forum of Higher Education in Portuguese Speaking Countries and Regions (FORGES) have jointly launched the "Lecture Series with Sino-Portuguese Celebrities" on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Macao Polytechnic Institute. The first lecture was successfully held online on 27^th July, with Margarida Mano, President of FORGES and Vice-Rector of the Catholic University of Portugal, as the keynote speaker. The lecture focused on the difficulties faced by higher education institutions in Portuguese-speaking countries and regions under the epidemic, and analyzed opportunities arising from the crisis, as well as looking forward to future academic cooperation. The lecture attracted a large number of students and teachers from local and overseas universities, researchers and Chinese and Portuguese scholars. The atmosphere was very enthusiastic.
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Certain recreational facilities will be closed after the stroke of midnight on 5 August 2021
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The probabilities of issuing severe weather warning signals
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To prevent the risk of spreading COVID-19 in the community, certain recreational facilities will be closed after the stroke of midnight on 5 August 2021, according to Executive Order No. 111/2021, published today.
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In view of the latest development of the pandemic of novel coronavirus pneumonia, the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) has adjusted the data collection arrangements for the 2021 Population Census and will fully implement online data collection. DSEC appeals to the public to provide information online or via telephone to reduce face-to-face contacts.
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Community-wide Nucleic Acid Test Programme
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