The increasing number of Covid-19 cases found in Hong Kong prompted Macau authorities to tighten restrictions on people traveling from HK. As of today, visitors must show a certificate of not being infected with the corona virus, which is issued within 24 hours before entering the border to officers, Friday (7/8/2020).
According to RTHK, the new restrictions in Macau follow Guangdong authorities also implementing similar measures, as Hong Kong continues to battle the third wave of coronavirus cases since last month.
Earlier this week, Macau authorities said visitors from Hong Kong must provide nucleic acid test results carried out within the last 72 hours. However this will be further tightened with the new terms, which will take effect this Friday morning.
Authorities say those arriving without the new requirements may be denied entry to Macau. Those allowed in will be quarantined at the designated location for 14 days.
Authorities in Macau have also told public transport operators that they should not provide the service or allow it to enter the vehicle, to anyone without being able to present such evidence.
In an announcement made overnight Thursday (6/8), Guangdong officials said starting Friday at 10 a.m., anyone entering Guangzhou via the Shenzhen Bay checkpoint or the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge must carry test results issued within the previous 24 hours.
In the announcement, the certificate must be issued by a medical institution recognized by the Hong Kong government. Upon entry, visitors to the China area must also be quarantined for 14 days.
Even so, the statement said, approved public officials and cross-border drivers were exempted from the new restrictions that apply to the general public.
