Masks to be distributed to frontline staff and schools in need as Macau continues to take steps to prevent deadly disease from spreading. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Macau.- Slot machine manufacturer Aristocrat Macau has donated a tranche of face masks as part of efforts to halt the Coronavirus outbreak in the city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The masks will be sent directly to the Health Bureau, the Education and Youth Affairs Bureau and the Higher Education Bureau for distribution to frontline staff and schools in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“It\u2019s sad to see the community and industry impacted by the events surrounding COVID-19. At Aristocrat, we take our role as a corporate citizen in Macau seriously and are proud that we can support our community when they need it most. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We look forward to seeing these masks being distributed amongst the schools, charities and various local organisations who are in need,” Lloyd Robson, Sales & Business Development Director APAC, said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aristocrat is the latest gaming company to contribute to relief efforts. Others to have offered assistance include Melco Resorts, which operates four casinos in the territory, which donated HK$20 million (\u20ac2.3 million) to Hubei Province. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition, Galaxy Entertainment Group has also donated MOP20 million to the region while Sands China has contributed MOP25 million (\u20ac2.8 million) to relief efforts.
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