In the light of Macau’s latest COVID-19 epidemic development, people who have stayed in Macau on the day of arrival in Hong Kong or during the 14 days before that day will not be eligible to return to Hong Kong via the Return2hk Scheme.

The Macao Special Administrative Region Government announced today that one imported case and three imported-related cases have been confirmed.

Macau entered a state of immediate prevention from 3.30pm today. Proof of a negative nucleic acid test result obtained within 24 hours is necessary for departure from Macau.

Taking into consideration Macau's local epidemic development and the relevant announcement, the Hong Kong SAR Government will include it on the List of At-risk Places from August 4.

People who have stayed in Macau on the day of arrival in Hong Kong or during the 14 days before that day will be subject to a 14-day compulsory home quarantine and must undergo compulsory testing on the third, seventh, 12th, 16th and 19th days of arrival in Hong Kong.

The shortened quarantine period to seven days will also not apply to fully vaccinated people.

The Hong Kong SAR Government reminded Hong Kong residents intending to return under the Return2hk Scheme to check in advance the List of At-risk Places published on the thematic website.