Ho Iat Seng (2020) cited in "Macau confirms second patient infected with Chinese coronavirus" on South China Morning Post, 23 January 2020.
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We (Government of Macau) appeal to the public not to go out unless it's absolutely necessary. That's the best prevention (against the COVID-19). We had no choice but to cancel the (2020 Lunar) new year celebrations even when everything was ready.
— Ho Iat Seng on Management of COVID-19
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About Ho Iat Seng
Ho Iat Seng (賀一誠; Hè Yīchéng; born 12 June 1957) is a Macau politician. He is the Chief Executive of Macau since 20 December 2019.
About Ho Iat Seng
Ho Iat Seng (賀一誠; Hè Yīchéng; born 12 June 1957) is a Macau politician. He is the Chief Executive of Macau since 20 December 2019.
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