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Number of people waiting at every nucleic acid testing station (Updated as of 22:00 on 04 October)
As of 22:00 on 04 October, the number of people waiting at the nucleic acid testing station as follows:
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New Red and Yellow Code Zones set out as the 73rd COVID-19 case was confirmed
The Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre (hereinafter referred to as “the Centre”) stated that Macao has recorded the 73rd COVID-19 case today (4 October). In order to strengthen prevention, new Red and Yellow Code Zones have been set up under the zone-specific, multi-level targeted approach to epidemic prevention and control.
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DSAT maintains the suspension of external services from October 5th
In view of the the development of the COVID-19, DSAT will continue to suspend external services from tomorrow (5th), including Motor Vehicles Inspection Centre(in Cotai), Motorcycle Inspection Centre (in the Macao peninsula), Permanent Centre for Driving Lessons and Exams, the vehicle storage area at Estrada Flor de Lótus and the illegal vehicle storage area in Taipa, as well as the driving teaching activities and examinations, until further notice.
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Temporary Shelter Service Available at Edifício do Bairro da Ilha Verde
The “Vui Ieng Service Centre” of the Macao Caritas, located at Rua Leste da Ilha Verde, n.º 34, Edifício do Bairro da Ilha Verde, E1, provides temporary shelter service for those who are in need. To reserve limited quota for those most in need, please try to seek support from relatives and friends if possible. The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) also urges employers to provide assistance to non-local workers with temporary accommodation needs.
Through the civil protection system, the IAS provides hourly updates on the availability of beds in the Centre for police officers on patrol so that they can advise street sleepers to move in. Over the past few days, the police have successfully persuaded some street sleepers to move in the shelter. The maximum number of beds available at the shelter is 332. The average daily occupancy has not exceeded 150 over the past days, with the maximum occupancy at about 180, which means that there are still sufficient beds available.
The service aims to provide temporary shelter for those who have no place to stay, including street sleepers and people under special circumstances. To ensure a safe environment and to reduce the risk of infection, the Centre is open from 6pm to 8am daily and is subject to thorough cleaning and disinfection at other times.
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Cross-border students can register with their school if they need temporary accommodation
In response to the cancellation of customs clearance arrangements at the Zhuhai-Macao Port at noon today (4th October), the DSEDJ has contacted schools to understand the situation and accommodation needs of cross-border students. If cross-border students do not have a place to live in Macao, they can first consider staying with relatives and friends. They should make arrangements as soon as possible.
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Services of two IAM Public Services Centres suspended
In order to facilitate the city-wide nucleic acid testing and other epidemic prevention work, the services of the Northern District Public Services Centre – Toi San Station and the Northern District Public Services Centre – Fai Chi Kei Station of IAM will be suspended starting from 5 October until further notice. The public is advised to pay attention to the measure and cooperate with the Macao SAR Government's epidemic prevention arrangements.
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Citywide nucleic acid testing to be conducted from 9:00 pm today (4 October) to 9:00 pm on 7 October
The Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre (hereinafter referred to as the “Centre”) announces that, the third citywide nucleic acid testing will be conducted from 9:00 pm today (4 October) to 9:00 pm on 7 October. All local residents and people staying in Macao, including those who have undergone NAT sampling in the 24 hours preceding the commencement of this testing campaign, are required to get tested. Meanwhile, vaccinated persons must wait 24 hours after leaving the vaccination site before they can be sampled for nucleic acid testing.
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New Red and Yellow Code Zones set out as the 72nd COVID-19 case was confirmed
The Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre (hereinafter referred to as “the Centre”) stated that Macao has recorded the 72nd COVID-19 case today (4 October). In order to strengthen prevention, new Red and Yellow Code Zones have been set up under the zone-specific, multi-level targeted approach to epidemic prevention and control.
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[infographic] The Third Mass Nucleic Acid Testing Programme
The ThirdMass Nucleic Acid Testing Programme
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The DSEDJ greatly assists cross-border students who have returned to Macao
After receiving emergency notification from the health authority of a suspicious positive sample of the nucleic acid test this morning, the DSEDJ immediately announced the suspension of classes today until further notice. Staff members of the DSEDJ immediately went to schools and various entry and exit points to assist cross-border students and their parents that need help. The DSEDJ appeals to the cross-border students and their parents to not to stay near the entry and exit points, urges them to return to their residence in Macao or temporarily stay with their relatives and friends. If they do not have a place to live in Macao, they can go back to school first and the school will take care of them and settle them down in strict accordance with the epidemic prevention guidelines.
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