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Two patients in Macao confirmed to have novel coronavirus are in stable condition
The two patients in Macao confirmed to be infected by a novel coronavirus are both in a stable condition and being treated in medical isolation at the Conde S. Januário Hospital.
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The DSEJ announces closure of facilities
Due to the novel coronavirus epidemic situation, the DSEJ announces that the various educational activity centres and youth centres, the Pavilion of Love and Feelings for the Country and Home, youth hostels, the Art Exhibition Pavilion for the Youth, sports stadium and different study rooms under the DSEJ will be closed temporarily until further notice. The DSEJ will communicate with the groups that have reserved the venues for rescheduling or refund. The DSEJ will continue to closely monitor the development of the epidemic situation and make corresponding arrangements in due course, and thanks to the public for their understanding and cooperation.
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Local mask supply is sufficient, masks delivered to Macao totals 9.8 million at present and are up to quality standards
Under the Guaranteed Mask Supply for Macao Residents Scheme launched by the MSAR Government yesterday (23rd January), a total of 20 million masks have been procured. These masks are intended to be allocated to 56 contracted pharmacies across Macao for purchase by people holding permanent or non-permanent resident identity card or non-resident worker’s identification card (commonly known as the “blue card”). Since yesterday, a total of 9.8 million masks have been delivered to Macao. It is believed that the newly arrived masks can effectively alleviate the situation of the risen market demand for masks; therefore, local residents need not panic or rush to pharmacies for purchasing. Besides, with an aim to ensuring the quality of the masks, the Health Bureau will conduct spot-checks and require all 56 contracted pharmacies to perform the final gate-keeping role before selling the masks, so as to ensure that the masks available to the public meet the quality assurance standards.
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Health Centres and Health Stations under the Health Bureau to open during Lunar New Year for residents to purchase masks
To facilitate eligible individuals of the “Guaranteed Mask Supply for Macao Residents Scheme” to purchase masks during Lunar New Year, 8 health centres and 2 health stations subordinated to the Health Bureau (including Hac Sa Wan Health Centre, Fai Chi Kei Health Centre, Ilha Verde Health Centre, Tap Seac Health Centre, Hoi Pong Health Centre, Fong Son Tong Health Centre, Ocean Gardens Health Centre, Nossa Senhora do Carmo - Lago Health Centre, Seac Pai Van (Coloane) Temporary Health Station) will open during 25th to 29th January (09:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00) for members of the public to purchase masks.
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7 contracted pharmacies to open on Lunar New Year’s Day, 2nd Day and 3rd Day Residents urged not to panic or rush to pharmacies for masks
The MSAR Government launched the Guaranteed Mask Supply for Macao Residents Scheme yesterday (23rd January). People holding permanent or non-permanent resident identity card or non-resident worker’s identification card (commonly known as the “blue card”) may register and purchase at 56 contracted pharmacies in Macao, each individual can purchase 10 masks every 10 days. Besides, 7 contracted pharmacies will be opening during Lunar New Year’s Day, 2nd Day and 3rd Day (details as per attached list).
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CE Lunar New Year message highlights ‘unity and effort’
The Chief Executive, Mr Ho Iat Seng, today said the lunar calendar’s new year was a moment of hope and optimism, thanks to the unity and effort of Macao people in their pursuit of a better livelihood for the community.
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Social Welfare Bureau will open the Emergency Shelter to Public if the temperature drops to or below 12 Celsius degrees
According to SMG predictions, the temperature will drop down during Chinese New Year. When the temperature drops to or below 12 Celsius degrees in Macau, the Social Welfare Bureau thus opens the Emergency Shelter at Rua de Asilo Ilha Verde to the public until the weather turns warm. The shelter offers linens, food and drink for its users.
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Cancellation of SWB Chinese New Year’s Banquet for the Workers of the Social Service Sectors in February
Due to the cooperation with Macao SAR government for the epidemic prevention work of Wuhan Coronavirus (2019n-CoV), the “Unity Exertion· Innovate Social Services” Chinese New Year’s Banquet for the Workers of the Social Service Sectors, with about 500 attendants in expectation, which is originally planned to be held on 12 February, 2020 (Wednesday), from 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm, at the Macau Tower, is now cancelled by Social Welfare Bureau. Later the letters of notification will be sent to related sections and social service organizations.
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The DSEJ announces that all interschool competitions and activities organised by the DSEJ between January and March will be suspended or postponed
In response to the novel coronavirus epidemic situation, the DSEJ now announces that all interschool competitions and activities organised by the DSEJ between January and March will be suspended or postponed. Schools or related institutions will be notified of the new arrangements for the activities. For enquiry, please call 83972641 during office hours.
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Ten Higher Education Institutions of Macao Postpone Classes till 11 February
In light of the confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Macao, for the purpose of lowering the risk of the spread of the virus, ten higher education institutions of Macao, namely University of Macau, Macao Polytechnic Institute, Macao Institute for Tourism Studies, Academy of Public Security Forces, Macau University of Science and Technology, City University of Macau, University of Saint Joseph, Kiang Wu Nursing College, Macau Institute of Management and Macau Millennium College, after examining the situation with the Higher Education Bureau, agreed unanimously that all classes will be postponed to 11 th February (Tuesday).
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