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Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government to assist with the return of Macao residents stranded on the Diamond Princess Cruise
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) will repatriate its residents on board the cruise ship Diamond Princess via charter flights.The Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) has received the full support and assistance of the HKSAR Government, and having obtained the consent of the Macao residents on board the cruise ship Diamond Princess, has entrusted the HKSAR Government to assist in arranging for the return of these Macao residents. Staff from the Health Bureau and Tourism Crisis Management Office of the MSAR Government have left for Japan on the evening of the 17 of February to accompany the related tasks.
There are 5 Macao residents on board the cruise ship Diamond Princess, 2 men and 3 women, aged between 24 and 82 years old, three of whom simultaneously hold Macao and Hong Kong Resident Identification Cards.The MSAR Government has been in regular contact with the residents, that are expected to disembark on February 19 (Wednesday).
Subsequently, the 5 Macao residents will be flown back to Hong Kong on the charter flight arranged by the HKSAR Government, 2 of whom are holders of both Hong Kong and Macao Resident Identification Cards plan to stay in Hong Kong, and the other 3 will return to Macao on special transportation organized by the HKSAR Government. Upon arrival in Macao, they will be placed under medical observation and isolation for a period of 14 days in a designated location according to the requirement of the Macao Health Bureau.
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Resumption of casino operations permitted after extensive evaluation of risk
The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Mr Lei Wai Nong, said casinos would be permitted to resume operations after the stroke of midnight on Thursday (20 February), under Executive Order 39/2020 published today in the Macao SAR Gazette.
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Medical certificate compulsory for non-resident workers to re-enter Macao
Macao non-resident workers who have been to the mainland in the 14 days prior to their intended arrival in Macao, will only be permitted to enter Macao once they have completed a 14-day period of medical observation in certain places in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, and have obtained a certificate – issued by Zhuhai health authorities – confirming they are not infected by COVID-19.
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Government closely monitoring suspension of flights to Macao
The Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) is paying close attention to suspension – by certain overseas countries and places – of particular flights to and from Macao.
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Private sector construction and real estate transactions for the 4th quarter of 2019
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that a total of 2,569 building units and parking spaces were purchased and sold in the fourth quarter of 2019 as per Stamp Duty record, and the total value of transactions was MOP14.15 billion, down by 14.7% and 19.1% respectively quarter-to-quarter.
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Health Bureau Arrangements for Public Services after Operation Resumes on 17th February
The Health Bureau announces that, with a view to ensuring public safety and reducing the flow of people, the arrangements for public health services from 17th February (Monday), when operation resumes, are as follows:
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Subsidized projects that have been cancelled due to the outbreak of the epidemic can receive reimbursement for incurred expenses from Cultural Affairs Bureau after verification
In view of the impact of the novel coronavirus, the activities of cultural associations have been cancelled. In the Subsidy Programme “Financial Support for Local Association Activities/ Cultural Projects Programme”, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) provides a mechanism for exemption from force majeure. For activities or projects that have been subsidized by IC, the associations may indicate the activities that have been cancelled due to the epidemic when submitting the report and submit a copy of supporting document for incurred expenses. After review, the incurred expenses will be reimbursed with the awarded amount of subsidies according to the original subsidy procedure. The associations can submit an application for changes or reports on the related activities by email, without applying in person.
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IPIM Resumes Public Services Next Week
The Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) will resume basic services on 17 February. In coordination with the Macao SAR Government’s disease prevention works, facilities borrowing services (including six representative offices on Mainland being partially available with only telephone enquiry provided), application for joining the Enterprise Marketing Seminar Incentive Programme, mainland commercial and legal consultation services will continue to be suspended until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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