The new Macau government policy demanding a negative Covid-19 test for entry in casinos will only apply to patrons and visitors but not employees in the properties, health authorities clarified today (Tuesday).
The Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre announced yesterday that starting from 12:00am of July 15 (Wednesday) anyone entering casinos will have to present a negative Covid-19 test apart from having to the usual undergo body temperature checks and display a health identification code.
That same day and starting from 6:00am people coming from Macau will no longer have to undergo the mandatory 14 days quarantine in nine cities the Chinese Province, which would in effect make it easier for visitors from province to come to the SAR.
It was not immediately clear if the new policy would be applicable to workers employed by the casinos, with health authorities stating today that employees will continue to follow the existing epidemic prevention guidelines, such as undergoing body temperature checks and wearing health masks.
However, in order to protect the safety and health of employees, the Gaming Inspection and Co-ordination Bureau (DICJ) plans to arrange for employees of various gaming companies to be tested in groups, with priority given to frontline workers such as dealers and security staff.