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According to the Dispatch of the Chief Executive and the assessment of the Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre, Macao is now at extremely high risk of suffering a community outbreak of the novel coronavirus pneumonia. To prevent the spread of the coronavirus in Macao, and to protect the life and property of citizens, pursuant to Article 8, Item 1 of Article 9, and Sub-item 7 of Item 1 of Article 11 of Law No. 11/2020 (Civil Protection Legal Regime), the Macao Special Administrative Region declares a state of immediate prevention as of 01:00 on 19 June 2022.
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【MGTO】MGTO’s video production manifests Macao’s sustainable gastronomy
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that receipts of the interviewed restaurants & similar establishments dropped by 15.5% year-on-year in April 2022, with Western Restaurants and Chinese Restaurants recording respective fall of 24.0% and 23.9%. Meanwhile, sales of the interviewed retailers fell by 44.6% year-on-year in April; Watches, Clocks & Jewellery Retailers (-59.0%), Department Stores (-58.2%), Adults' Clothing Retailers (-56.1%) and Cosmetics & Sanitary Articles Retailers (-51.1%) all posted a decline of over 50% in sales, while Supermarkets (+7.3%) registered an increase.
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The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has continuously monitored the food products sold on the market through routine surveillance system and inspection regime. In the first five months this year, a total of 34 cases involving imported food products which have not undergone sanitary inspection and tests in accordance with the law have been opened. A total 18 of the cases involved pre-packaged duck blood food products. IAM reminds the food sector that attention must be paid to the ingredients of food products, and any food product subject to compulsory testing and inspection must be declared truthfully and complete the inspection process.
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Due to drain blockage affected by rainstorm and inclement weather, previously closed Cheoc Van swimming pool will reopen to the public on 17 June after emergency maintenance. In addition, online ticketing system for advanced booking and on-the-spot swimming ticket has resumed service for the public to practice swimming exercises.
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The Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) raised the Base Rate of the Discount Window today (16 June 2022) by 75 basis points to 2.00%.
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In accordance with the provisions of Article 39, paragraph 1, of Law No. 7/2017 (Non-Mandatory Central Provident Fund System), the Social Security Fund (abbreviated to FSS in Macao) will distribute a one-time incentive basic fund to 9,515 non-mandatory central provident fund’s account owners who are eligible for the funds for the first time. Those who have already been distributed the funds before are not entitled to the funds again.
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In order to continuously develop online application service, starting from today (15^th June), the Identification Services Bureau (DSI) launches application service for the Kinship Certificate on “Macao One Account” mobile application. Besides, DSI can issue electronic certificates, which allows citizens to go through application formalities for the Kinship Certificate related to designated relatives on the Internet without leaving home.
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In view of the business development, starting from 1^st July 2022, the office hours of the post offices willbe adjusted as below:
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