Macau’s casinos are among a range of commercial and industrial businesses that will be permitted to reopen from this Saturday 23 July, the government has announced.

Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng confirmed Wednesday that businesses deemed essential to the operation of the community and the livelihood of residents, plus commercial and industrial establishments, will be allowed to operate on a limited basis starting from midnight on the morning of 23 July.

Casino staff also told IAG they had been notified that casinos would reopen in response to the order.

Cinemas, indoor playgrounds, beauty salons, gyms, health clubs, karaoke establishments, bars, nightclubs, discos, dance halls, cabarets and public swimming pools will remain closed, while restaurants will only be able to offer takeaway food.