Macau Covid outbreak hits more than 900 as infections spread

HONG KONG, July 5 ― Macau reported 89 new coronavirus cases today, taking the total to more than 900 infections since mid-June, as authorities in the world's biggest gambling hub race to contain its largest outbreak since the pandemic began.

The city's more than 600,000 residents are subject to three citywide Covid-19 tests this week, with people also required to take rapid antigen tests in between. Only Macau's casinos have been allowed to stay open in a move to ensure job security. The government relies on the industry for over 80 per cent of its tax revenue with most of the population employed directly or indirectly by the casino resorts.

The stringent measures come after Macau has been largely Covid-free since an outbreak in October 2021. It still has an open border with mainland China, with its economy firmly hinged to the inflow of Chinese visitors.

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