HONG KONG (AFP) – Macau beachgoers were left high and dry as the city reopened two beaches yesterday but banned swimming and water sports, citing coronavirus concerns.
The city is gradually recovering from its most serious outbreak to date, which earlier this month led officials to shutter most businesses for nearly two weeks.
As temperatures reached 34 degrees Celsius yesterday, Macau residents were allowed to “enter the beach for walks and relaxation” but officials drew a line in the sand by banning water-based activities.
Beachgoers must “at all times wear masks of the right specification, maintain social distancing, avoid gathering in crowds and refrain from strenuous exercise”, the government said.
Families flocked to Macau’s Hac Sa beach yesterday morning, with one beachgoer expressing understanding for the restrictions, public broadcaster Teledifusao de Macau reported.
