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The Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre (hereinafter referred to as the “Centre”) announces that, in order to reduce any epidemiological risks caused by the frequent movement of people at relevant ports, under article 10 of Law no. 2/2004 – “Law on the Prevention, Control and Treatment of Infectious Diseases”, Announcement no. 114/A/SS/2022 is amended by the Health Bureau as follow: With effect from 00:00 on 21 March 2022, holders of Exit-Entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao with family visit (T) endorsement who have made a total of 3 or more entries into Macao via the port of Border Gate, Qingmao Port, Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge or Inner Harbour Ferry Terminal within a single day (i.e. between 00:00 and 23:59 on the same day) must, upon each entry, immediately undergo one COVID-19 nucleic acid test at their own expense and wait for the test result at the port, regardless of the time of sampling on their proof of negative NAT result.
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In response to the changes in the epidemic situation in neighbouring regions and in line with the overall epidemic prevention and control work, and in order to protect the health of students and ensure that interschool activities can be held smoothly, the DSEDJ announced that starting from 21^st March (Monday), indoor interschool sports events will be held behind closed doors, and no on-site audience is allowed. The online free ticket registration for the 39^th Interschool Singing Competition will also be suspended until further notice.
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In response to the development of the epidemic situation of the neighbouring regions and to facilitate the overall epidemic prevention and control work, the opening ceremony of the 41st Macao Green Week, originally scheduled for the afternoon on 20 March in Avenida da Praia, Taipa, and over 20 activities during the green week including tree planting, distribution of plants, ecological experience and workshops, are cancelled. The public are advised to note the relevant information and facilitate epidemic prevention and control work together.
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Due to the adjustment of the sealed, controlled and prevention areas in Zhuhai City and Zhongshan City in response to the epidemic, the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) will implement measures to suspend face-to-face class teaching for cross-border teachers and students (of tertiary education institutions and non-tertiary education schools) who have lived in the designated areas within the past 14 days. The school return date will be announced in due course in accordance with changes in the epidemic situation. To prevent epidemic outbreaks in schools, the aforementioned students will be engaged in home learning instead, and flexibility will be exercised to handle their assessment.
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To comply with epidemic prevention and control policies by the Macao SAR Government, the 2022 Sands China Macao International 10K, originally scheduled to be held on 20 March, has been cancelled. The organizers apologize for the inconvenience caused to the participants due to the cancellation of the event.
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Macao has put in place a set of stringent anti-epidemic measures, especially relating to disinfection of goods and cold chain food imported to Macao, in order to minimise the risk of COVID-19 being brought into the city via imported products.
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Organised by the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM), the 41st Macao Green Week will commence in Avenida da Praia, Taipa at 2:00 p.m. on March 20 (Sunday). The theme of this year is “Passing on the love of nature to build a beautiful city together”. The public are welcome to participate in the series of green activities and booths to be held during the Macao Green Week.
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Contingency Plan for Large-scale COVID-19 Epidemic (Total14)
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