Commentary: After an initial meltdown, Macau tourism recovers with travel bubbles


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READ: Commentary: Hong Kong’s future clearly lies with China UNEASY BUT PRAGMATIC MEASURES Macau’s government introduced a series of uneasy but pragmatic measures to insulate the tiny yet densely populated city from COVID-19 transmission originating from large volumes of tourism. The measures included a suspension of tourists visiting the city and an agreement with casino operators to temporarily shut down business for 15 days in February. Macau’s government also required residents to follow social distancing protocols, compulsory mask wearing in public areas and mandated a 14-day quarantine rule in designated facilities for anyone with legitimate reasons to enter. The city’s...