• About Us
  • The Team
  • Advertise with Us

The latest news on the gaming industry in Asia

() () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () ()
  • Home
  • Macau
  • Philippines
  • Singapore
  • Japan
  • Rest of Asia
  • World
  • Features
  • Industry Talk
  • Trends & Tech
  • follow
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • RSS Feed
    • LinkedIn

Macau extends entry ban to overseas non-resident workers

Mar 19, 2020 Newsdesk Latest News, Macau, Top of the deck  


Macau extends entry ban to overseas non-resident workers

The Macau government has extended border entry restrictions – that were already of unspecified duration – in order to prevent the entry of any non-resident worker registered in the city and hailing from an overseas country. The ban is with effect from Thursday (March 19) according to an official dispatch published on Wednesday.

The ban will not cover those registered non-resident workers who at the same time are residents either of mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan.

Exemptions to the ban might be permitted in “exceptional cases” if the situation involves either disease prevention, emergency rescue or other purposes that serve the city’s “normal operation” and “residents’ basic living needs”, according to the dispatch. Discretionary power of decision making on such exceptions would rest with the local health authorities, said the announcement in the Official Gazette.

The Macau government had already announced on Tuesday an entry ban – with effect from Wednesday – on all “non-local residents”, with exceptions for residents of either mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan. Such ban in fact covers general visitors from overseas countries, according to the authorities. When the original ban was announced, it also exempted people who were registered in Macau as a non-resident worker.

Entry restrictions that have been applied incrementally over recent weeks and days are based on the Macau Special Administrative Region government’s wish to prevent the city from importing infection cases of the novel coronavirus, a global public health threat that had now reached pandemic proportions. That reasoning – as applied to the latest measure – was mentioned in a separate Wednesday statement issued by the local government.

The tightened rules on who is allowed into Macau was announced as the city reported seven new cases of Covid-19 infection, between Sunday and Wednesday. All of the new infections were imported cases, some involving non-resident workers returning to the city, and others involving Macau residents studying abroad.

Hong Kong announced on Tuesday that it was to quarantine all people arriving from abroad for 14 days, starting on Thursday (March 19). The restrictions will not apply to people from Macau and Taiwan, while since February, those arriving in Hong Kong from mainland China have been required to isolate themselves at home.


  • tweet
Related articles
  • Macau Covid-19 case no bar to mainland travel ties
    Macau Covid-19 case no bar to mainland...

    Jan 22, 2021  

  • Half Kangwon Land staff on mandatory leave until Jan 31
    Half Kangwon Land staff on mandatory...

    Jan 22, 2021  

More news
  • Digital yuan eventually for Macau mass bets mulls Bernstein
    Digital yuan eventually for Macau mass...

    Jan 22, 2021  

  • Mohegan seeks govt nod to delay Inspire opening
    Mohegan seeks govt nod to delay Inspire...

    Jan 22, 2021  


Latest News

Digital yuan eventually for Macau mass bets mulls Bernstein

Digital yuan eventually for Macau mass bets mulls Bernstein

Jan 22, 2021  

Were China’s central government-backed digital yuan (CNY) to be adopted in Macau for casino chip transactions, it could in the long run benefit mass and premium-mass play, as cross-border money...
Read More
Macau Covid-19 case no bar to mainland travel ties

Macau Covid-19 case no bar to mainland travel ties

Jan 22, 2021  

Mohegan seeks govt nod to delay Inspire opening

Mohegan seeks govt nod to delay Inspire opening

Jan 22, 2021  

Sign up to our FREE Newsletter

UB8V5.qr.16(Click here for more)

Partners

Pick of the Day

"The entire company is eagerly anticipating the launch of our newest themed destination – The Londoner Macao"

Wilfred Wong Ying Wai

President of Macau-based casino operator Sands China



Most Popular

  • Sands China sixth Macau op to pledge staff extra paymentSands China sixth Macau op to pledge staff extra payment January 21, 2021
  • Londoner Macao first phase launch Feb 8 says Sands ChinaLondoner Macao first phase launch Feb 8 says Sands China January 21, 2021
  • Wynn and Melco also flag bonus for Macau staffWynn and Melco also flag bonus for Macau staff January 19, 2021
  • Investors see 2H Macau gain, rebound 2022: BernsteinInvestors see 2H Macau gain, rebound 2022: Bernstein January 19, 2021
  • Melco likely to take on more debt for expansion: Moody’sMelco likely to take on more debt for expansion: Moody’s January 20, 2021
Copyright 2014-2020 TEAM Publishing and Consultancy Ltd / All rights reserved
  • Code of Ethics
  • Privacy Policy
  • Useful Links
  • Contact Us