Starting from July 11, Macau has stopped non-essential industrial and commercial operations in the city and ordered people not to go out except for emergency or subsistence needs for a period of seven days. More than 30 districts in Macau are also listed as "red code" high-risk areas, and anyone must be completely prohibited from entering and leaving for at least five days. Although the Macau government has called it "relatively static management" and has repeatedly denied the city's closure or lockdown, these draconian measures have actually restricted the activities of most residents.
On the first day of the limited "foot-free", the Macau media reported that the streets were sparsely populated, the public transport was limited in operation and the industry email list frequency was greatly reduced. Only people with a "licensed work permit" and a green health code were allowed to ride, and there were other people. Tried to take the bus but was refused boarding. During these seven days, industrial and commercial activities and establishments, including casinos, must be closed. Industries necessary to maintain socially necessary operations and residents’ lives are exempt, such as pharmacies, transportation of supplies, supermarkets, wet markets, etc.,
while restaurants can only do takeaways. The government has also limited the number of people at each venue, and people must scan the “place code” before entering. According to the regulations, all residents are required to stay at home and can only go out unless they are engaged in a licensed trade, purchasing living supplies or for emergency reasons. Adults who go out must wear masks of KN95 or above standard. Other types of masks are considered unqualified and can be sentenced to a maximum of 2 years in prison or a fine of 240 patacas per day.