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Social Welfare Bureau urges social service facilities to cooperate with SAR Government's external employment accommodation arrangements

In response to the SAR government's appealing to employers to provide accommodations for foreign workers who need to stay in Macau and for those without the necessity, stay in Zhuhai temporarily and do not return to Macao. Social Welfare Bureau urges all social service facilities, especially accommodation facilities, if employing foreign employees who need to travel to and from Zhuhai, they should do their best to cooperate with the above arrangements, be flexible with human resources response, and maintain necessary basic services.


DSEJ STRONGLY URGES TEACHERS AND STUDENTS TO QUARANTINE THEMSELVES AT HOME

Due to the continued development of the novel coronavirus epidemic, to ensure effective personal and community epidemic prevention, the DSEJ strongly urges teachers and students to quarantine themselves at home; they should neither go out nor gather unless it is necessary. Cross-border students must stay at home and do not need to come to Macao to attend classes, unless it is necessary, they should not go out or go to crowded places until classes are resumed. Contact phone No.: (853) 2870 0800.


Disability assessment suspended from tomorrow

In response to the development of the new coronavirus epidemic, Social Welfare Bureau has coordinated all disability assessment agencies and starting from tomorrow (February 3), the disability assessment work of all disability assessment registration certificates will be suspended. Those who have made an appointment for assessment do not need to go to the medical / assessment agency, so as to reduce their risk of infection by individuals and related institutions as they enter these institutions for evaluation.


Essential sevices provided by SWB during the period of 3rd to 7th of February

In response to the further development of the new coronavirus and by order of the Chief Executive No. 11/CE/2020, Public Administration and Civil Service workers will be exempted from work between the 3th and 7th of February 2020. Please be informed that during the said period the Healthy Life Education Centre services will be suspended and other SWB units will operate with minimum services, namely:


Special Arrangement of Macao Postal Savings services during 3rd to 7th February 2020

CTT Macao would like to inform thatMacao Postal Savings will change the opening hour to 12:00-17:00 during 3rd to 7th February 2020.


Special arrangement for services of CTT Macao during 3rd to 8th February 2020

CTT Macao would like to inform that the underneath opening hour for post offices and Radioelectric Licensing Area on 3rd to 8th February 2020, while the other post offices, Philatelic Shop, eSignTrust Registration Authority and Macao Network Information Centre will be closed temporarily:


Higher Education Bureau Urges Faculty and Students to Follow Anti-epidemic Measures and Self-isolate at Home

Due to the continuous outbreak of the novel coronavirus, in order to ensure the safety and heath of all students, faculty and staffs, and prevent the virus from further spreading, the SAR government has announced that the date of class resumption of all higher education institutions of Macao and non-local higher education programmes operating in Macao will be further postponed. Thus, the Higher Education Bureau strongly urges students, faculty and staffs to strictly follow instructions of the SAR government on anti-epidemic measures. Students must stay at home during the period of class suspension, and stay away from crowded places when possible. Taking proper preventive measures is highly recommended.


Macao confirms 8th case of novel coronavirus infection

Macao has confirmed a new case of novel coronavirus infection, taking to eight the tally of such cases recorded in the city.


The FSS to Provide Limited Service Only at Designated Location Next Week

In response to the outbreak of novel coronavirus, the Social Security Fund (abbreviated to FSS in Macao) will have service adjustments next week and provide limited service only at some counters opened at the Macao Government Services Centre in order to avoid crowd gathering and reduce the risk of disease spread. The FSS reiterates that it will extend the payment deadline, exempt related interest or fines, and take measures to ensure that the payment of benefits and allowances will not be affected. The FSS calls on residents that there is no need to rush to the FSS next week for social security services and suggests residents to do it by electronic means.


Basic services of CCAC remain available

Public servants of the Macao SAR are exempted from work between 3rd and 7th February in compliance with the government’s measure to prevent virus outbreak. During this period, the CCAC will remain its basic services available to citizens. The Complaint Centre on the 14th floor of “Dynasty Plaza” will operate as normal during office hours and the Branch Office in Taipa will open between 2:30pm and 7pm for receiving reports and complaints. At the same time, the Declaration of Assets and Interests Division on the 16th floor of “Centro Golden Dragon” will also open during office hours. In addition, citizens may call the CCAC’s Report Hotline at 2836 1212 to report illegal activities.


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