Macau Covid infections rise as spread extends to medics, police

The stringent measures come after Macau has been largely Covid-free since an outbreak in October 2021. - Reuters

HONG KONG (Reuters): Authorities in the world's biggest gambling hub Macau are scrambling to contain the city's biggest coronavirus outbreak since the pandemic began, requiring all residents test daily and stay home as much as possible.

Health, police and fire services staff are among the 533 infected cases, the government said on Wednesday (June 29) night as it urged residents to test daily for the virus using Rapid Antigen kits.