Macao confirms a new imported COVID-19 case

The Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre has confirmed a new case of imported COVID-19 infection, taking to 31 the tally of confirmed cases in Macao. Two other people have tested positive – on a preliminary basis – for novel coronavirus-related infection.

The newly-confirmed case – i.e., the 31st – involves a 27-year-old male Macao resident, who had returned from the United States. He took a Cathay Pacific flight from New York, and arrived on 25 March (Wednesday) at Hong Kong International Airport. He then boarded a Government-chartered coach to Macao from Hong Kong International Airport via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao (HKZM) Bridge to the HKZM Bridge Macao boundary crossing area. During checkpoint formalities there, a fever was detected in the now-patient and he was immediately taken to Conde S. Januário Hospital for examination. A test result available today confirmed he is infected with the novel coronavirus. (More)