• 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’s casino staff mask rule extended to March

Sep 23, 2020 Newsdesk Latest News, Macau, Top of the deck  


Macau’s casino staff mask rule extended to March

The Macau government’s requirement that face masks be worn by the city’s casino employees when in the workplace has been extended for a further six months, starting from Tuesday (September 22).

According to the city’s Official Gazette, the director of Macau’s Health Bureau issued the extension order on September 15, under the terms of Macau’s Law No. 2/2004 on Prevention, Control and Treatment of Communicable Diseases.

The reason given was the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

The rule on wearing of masks by on-duty casino staff had first been implemented by the city’s government on January 22, and had been valid initially for one month. The order was then extended in monthly increments until September 22.

Macau has not reported any deaths as a result of Covid-19, and has reported only 46 confirmed cases, the most recent being on June 26. All the patients have successfully recovered. The majority of the cases had involved people returning to the city from overseas.

But the Macau authorities have asked locals and visitors to maintain vigilance, as the city starts to see an uptick in tourist numbers, with the mainland authorities’ reinstatement of the Individual Visit Scheme system for tourism visas to Macau.

In a July 14 press release, the Macau government updated its rules for patrons wishing to enter casino floors.

It said they were required to provide a nucleic acid test certificate proving freedom from Covid-19 infection, in addition to the existing requirements of undergoing a body-temperature check, and presenting a valid ‘green’ Macau Health Code result.

People entering either non-gaming areas of casino resorts – or other hotels and guest houses – are required to have a body-temperature check, and must present a valid Macau Health Code result. For entry to these non-gaming facilities, patrons do not need a nucleic acid test certificate.


  • tweet
Related articles
  • Bloomberry Quezon project in 2023, focus on preserving cash
    Bloomberry Quezon project in 2023,...

    Apr 16, 2021  

  • Macau 2021 GGR could be half of pre- Covid-19 levels: Fitch
    Macau 2021 GGR could be half of pre-...

    Apr 15, 2021  

More news
  • Macau VIP GGR up 20pct sequentially in 1Q: govt
    Macau VIP GGR up 20pct...

    Apr 16, 2021  

  • NUSTAR complex in Cebu slated to open 2022: UHRI
    NUSTAR complex in Cebu slated to open...

    Apr 16, 2021  


Latest News

Macau VIP GGR up 20pct sequentially in 1Q: govt

Macau VIP GGR up 20pct sequentially in 1Q: govt

Apr 16, 2021  

Macau’s VIP gross gaming revenue (GGR) in the first quarter of 2021 reached nearly MOP9.13 billion (US$1.14 billion), up 19.7 percent sequentially, according to data released on Friday by the...
Read More
NUSTAR complex in Cebu slated to open 2022: UHRI

NUSTAR complex in Cebu slated to open 2022: UHRI

Apr 16, 2021  

Labour Day hols hotels to be 40-50pct full: Macau govt

Labour Day hols hotels to be 40-50pct full: Macau govt

Apr 16, 2021  

Macau may tie GBA backing to gaming tender: law experts

Macau may tie GBA backing to gaming tender: law experts

Apr 16, 2021  

Sign up to our FREE Newsletter

UB8V5.qr.16(Click here for more)

Pick of the Day


US$1.15 billion

Tax revenue collected by the Macau government from the city’s gaming industry in the first three months of 2021



Most Popular

  • Three Manila casinos say still shut despite eased lockdownThree Manila casinos say still shut despite eased lockdown April 13, 2021
  • Macau 2021 GGR could be half of pre- Covid-19 levels: FitchMacau 2021 GGR could be half of pre- Covid-19 levels: Fitch April 15, 2021
  • Macau 1Q VIP GGR bad at 20pct pre pandemic: JP MorganMacau 1Q VIP GGR bad at 20pct pre pandemic: JP Morgan April 14, 2021
  • Macau seeks mutual vaccine recognition with Guangdong: CEMacau seeks mutual vaccine recognition with Guangdong: CE April 13, 2021
  • Macau subsidised staycation for locals covers casino resortsMacau subsidised staycation for locals covers casino resorts April 14, 2021
Copyright 2014-2021 TEAM Publishing and Consultancy Ltd / All rights reserved
  • Code of Ethics
  • Privacy Policy
  • Useful Links
  • Contact Us