Table 1.

Main measures and actions taken by the Macao SAR government.

Policy Category	Measures and Actions
Disposition of government	Established the COVID-19 Coordination Center Increased the alert level of public emergencies Improved public education about the virus Global procurement of face masks
Prevention and control	Strengthened health screening and quarantine Reduced social gatherings Shut down casinos, businesses and entertainment premises Suspended classes in schools and universities Mandated the use of face masks on public transport Set up an online personal health declaration system (Health QR Code)
Medical support	Suspended non-critical medical services Provided support to front-line medical staff Provided mental health assistance
Border control and immigration	Limited travelers’ entry to Macao Suspended self-service customs clearance Shortened customs clearance time to avoid queues and allow social distancing
Business support	Established a special anti-epidemic assistance fund Launched economic assistance measures Tax reduction and exemption Provided subsidized employee training
Livelihood support	Issued electronic shopping vouchers Subsidized water and electricity bills Monitored the prices of food and other daily necessities