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Kiang Wu Hospital reported weak positive result in one 10-in-1 mixed sample
According to the Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre, Kiang Wu Hospital notified the Health Bureau at 15:30 today (28 October) that one 10-in-1 mixed sample tested “weak positive” for COVID-19 by nucleic acid test. The Centre immediately activated the contingency plan and carried out epidemiological investigation and individual sampling for the 10 people concerned. It was found that one of them had travelled to Zhuhai from Hong Kong, and had been subjected to medical observation in Zhuhai until 12 October before entering Macao; therefore, the low level of virus detected in the mixed sample likely comes from that person, who might be a re-positive case. More information will be announced when the retesting result is available.
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Macao Yearbook 2022 e-edition published today
The Chinese, Portuguese and English electronic edition of Macao Yearbook 2022, which is compiled by the Government Information Bureau (GCS) of the Macao SAR, is published today (28 October).
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Legislative Assembly of Macau members visit UM and speak highly of research development of the university
A delegation formed by members of the Legislative Assembly of Macau today (28 October) visited the University of Macau (UM). During the visit, they exchanged ideas with faculty members and students from various laboratories to learn more about the university’s latest developments, scientific research results, and industry-academia collaboration. They also spoke highly of the university’s development and research innovation.
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Three NAT stations to set up a “special lane for red code holders” from today (28 October) for individuals who have yet to participate in the key area NAT to get tested at their own cost
The Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre indicates that a number of people in the key area have been assigned a red health code because they had failed to undergo nucleic acid testing within the specified period. To facilitate their testing, a “special lane for red code holders” will be set up in the following sampling stations:
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Employment survey for July-September 2022
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the general unemployment rate (4.0%) and the unemployment rate of local residents (5.2%) for July-September 2022 both decreased by 0.3 percentage points from the previous period (June-August 2022), which implied an improvement in the local employment situation. Meanwhile, the underemployment rate held steady at 16.5%.
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Results of hotels and similar establishments survey 2021
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that a total of 131 hotel establishments (including hotels and guesthouses) were operating in 2021, an increase of 4 year-on-year; yet, total number of persons engaged decreased by 2,846 to 40,141. Following a rise in visitor number and a rebound in guest room occupancy rate, the business performance of the hotel sector improved compared to 2020. Receipts of the sector expanded by 48.2% year-on-year to MOP19.32 billion in 2021; however, the figure represented a decline of 49.5% against 2019. Expenditure of the sector totalled MOP22.76 billion, up by 1.7% year-on-year. The sector recorded a deficit of MOP3.46 billion, which has narrowed compared to 2020 (-MOP9.41 billion). Gross Value Added that measures the sectoral contribution to the economy amounted to MOP7.25 billion, an uplift of 229.6% year-on-year. Despite the opening of new establishments, Gross Fixed Capital Formation of the sector fell by 7.8% year-on-year to MOP9.32 billion in 2021 due to alteration works of some large hotels in 2020.
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External merchandise trade statistics for September 2022
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that total merchandise export amounted to MOP1.00 billion in September 2022, up by 2.8% year-on-year. Value of re-exports (MOP861 million) grew by 11.1%, of which re-exports of Articles for casino jumped by 508.3% while those of Diamond & diamond jewellery fell by 55.4%. Value of domestic exports (MOP139 million) dropped by 29.7%, of which domestic exports of Garments declined by 55.6% while those of Copper & articles thereof expanded by 50.2%. Meanwhile, total merchandise import went up by 6.7% year-on-year to MOP12.73 billion; imports of Food & beverages, Mobile phones and Gold jewellery increased by 54.4%, 46.7% and 41.7% respectively, whereas imports of Articles for casino, Beauty, cosmetic & skincare products and Garments & footwear dropped by 78.4%, 16.4% and 11.9% respectively. Merchandise trade deficit in September 2022 totalled MOP11.73 billion.
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Updated itinerary of the COVID-19 imported case; Individuals with common activity track should undergo a nucleic acid test tomorrow (28 October)
Regarding the 66-year-old COVID-19 imported case, the Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre has found – after verification by the competent authorities – that there are rather big discrepancies between the patient’s itinerary and what had been disclosed previously. Hence, an update of the itinerary and activity track is provided below. Individuals who have been in the places indicated below should take the initiative to undergo nucleic acid testing tomorrow (28 October):
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