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Tourist price index (TPI) for the 2nd quarter of 2022

Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the Tourist Price Index (TPI) for the second quarter of 2022 dropped by 1.77% year-on-year to 114.87. The decrease was mainly attributable to lower hotel room rates, as well as reduced prices of handbags and watches. Among the various sections of goods and services, price index of Accommodation fell markedly by 15.03% year-on-year, and the indices of Clothing & Footwear (-2.90%) and Transport & Communications (-2.50%) also registered a drop.


Civil Protection Operations Centre, through the Property Management Business Association, advises building management companies to close and supervise all clubhouses under their purview

The Civil Protection Operations Centre has noticed that some people are carrying out non-essential activities in the clubhouses of housing estates, which may increase the risk of transmission of the virus, and would like to remind all individuals in Macao are required to strictly comply with the stipulations of epidemic prevention order.


Postponement of new stamp issue of “Macanese Gastronomy”

Due to the Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia in Macao, in order to reduce population mobility, Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau decides to postpone the issuance of new stamp "Macanese Gastronomy"which was scheduled to be issued on 20th July 2022. The new issue date will be announced at a later stage.


Day-off rotation scheme for the staff at social service nursing homes under closed-loop management will be implemented soon

The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has been actively coordinating with the 36 subsidised social service facilities (nursing homes) under “Preventative Closed-loop Management Measures" in Macau to respond to the staff's aspirations for day-off rotation outside the closed-loop, seeking to implement day-off rotation scheme for the staff in the near future. In addition, the management entities of the nursing homes have decided or are actively considering providing additional salary, allowances and/or day-off for the closed-loop staff as an act of encouragement and appreciation for their efforts.


The Civil Protection Operations Centre Reminds Business Owners to Strengthen Supervision of Staff on Epidemic Prevention

The Civil Protection Operations Centre is aware that some staff of the essential industries providing subsistence supplies do not have proper personal protection, like gathering in front of shops and smoking, etc.


A total of 3 tubes of mixed samples tested positive as of 08:00 in the 8th round of Citywide NAT; Concerned NAT stations and sampling time announced

The Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre states that the 8th round of Citywide NAT Programme has been launched at 09:00 yesterday (12 July). As of 08:00 today (13 July), a total of 3 tubes of mixed samples have been tested positive.


IAM carries out anti-epidemic cleaning and disinfection work rigorously

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) gives explanation on a video excerpt released on social media about workers carrying out cleaning and disinfection in a building in Red Code Zone.


Citywide NAT – Round 8 (08H00): 458,306 samples collected; 396,746 proved negative

With regard to the 8th round of citywide NAT programme, the Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre announces the following:


(Update) New positive cases between within 24 hours yesterday (12 July)

According to update from the Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre, new positive cases within 24 hours yesterday (12 July) include: 22 cases in the Red Code zones and medical observation hotels, which were detected under the management and control; 5 cases of close contacts, 4 cases in the Citywide NAT and Key Groups NAT, and 1 caseamong other population groups, which were found within the community.


Fresh and live food arrival in Macao on 13 July (Wednesday)

Type of food


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