Ho Iat Seng

"When SARS hit 17 years ago , Macau was lucky enough that it recorded only one imported case. But now, the viral pneumonia coincides with the peak domestic travel season for Chinese New Year across Chi…"

"We appeal to the public not to go out unless it's absolutely necessary. That's the best prevention . We had no choice but to cancel the new year celebrations even when everything was ready."

"So this year 's economy will be in the red for sure. Income in other sectors will be very little in terms of taxes, plus we are preparing for tax relief measures as support measure for people at this …"

"We don't know if this is the peak of the disease. I think it could be only after Lunar New Year because now people are moving a lot. If there is contagion it is now, during these travels, but maybe th…"

"At the time of the SARS virus outbreak , we also did not prohibit the entry of people from Hong Kong and we refused to think of establishing a quota for entries from the neighboring Special Administra…"

"Honestly, from the experience of SARS , if the situation is so serious, no one will go to a casino ."

"It was a hard decision , but we must make it for the health of Macau residents. Macau can still withstand economic losses."

"This is impossible . So far, the World Health Organization has so far not given indications to impose entry restrictions so we can't block Wuhan residents from entering Macau. But we have requested fo…"