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Coronavirus Hong Kong

Coronavirus Hong Kong
Latest news and updates on the impact of a new strain of coronavirus on Hong Kong. The virus causes the disease Covid-19 and the World Health Organisation has declared the spread of the infection a pandemic.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
Eunice To has more than 40 types of food allergies which she believes were triggered by the Covid-19 jabs she received. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hongkonger’s worsening eczema, food allergies fuel her doubts over Covid jabs

Experts say there must be better health communication and efforts to raise awareness in a future pandemic.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong kids with special needs still struggling to walk, talk after Covid curbs

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Covid-19 dashed volleyball dreams but led Hongkonger to become a Taoist priest

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Education in Hong Kong

Outgoing CUHK head to focus on medical research, remain involved in academia

Rocky Tuan also cites navigating the Covid-19 pandemic as one of the most unforgettable experiences during his tenure.

Professor Rocky Tuan delivers a speech during the 94th congregation ceremony at the university in November of last year. Photo: Elson Li
Coronavirus pandemic

WHO implores China to share data, access to learn about Covid-19’s origins

‘Without transparency, sharing and cooperation, the world cannot adequately prevent and prepare for future epidemics and pandemics.’.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

How Hong Kong hospital engineer tackled ‘mission impossible’ on Covid ward

Veteran hospital engineer Yuen Pak-leung designed a negative pressure isolation ward that can be built rapidly.

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Hong Kong logs 3 deaths from 4 severe flu cases, low Covid activity uptick

The Centre for Health Protection also reveals Covid outbreak at care home for elderly involving four people from December 15 to 21.

Patients wait at the accident and emergency department of the Prince of Wales Hospital in Sha Tin. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Covid’s deadly risk has not gone away

A survey shows that more must be done to educate the most vulnerable about the ongoing need for vaccinations.

John Lee

Editorial | Xi puts faith in Lee to deliver on Hong Kong economic development, reform

Hong Kong chief executive on duty visit to Beijing receives praise as well as being instructed to focus on national goals and advantages under ‘one country, two systems’.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

About 90% of vulnerable Hongkongers got last Covid jab more than 12 months ago

Concern group urges residents to get inoculated against Covid-19 as city enters winter flu season.

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The group says it is publishing its findings to coincide with the release of the most recent mRNA vaccine targeting the latest JN.1 variant. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s hotel industry faces ‘worrying’ troubles in tax and Trump

A 3 per cent tax on hotel guests on January 1 and looming troubles from the Trump presidency could undermine the city’s tourism sector.

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Travellers at the arrival hall of the Hong Kong International Airport in Chek Lap Kok. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong

Editorial | Hong Kong drug trials institute a healthy step forward

City closes in on fulfilling its ambition to be medical hub with its own approval authority for drugs and vaccines at cross-border tech zone.

Biomedicine: Companies

Hong Kong residents reticent to get latest Covid-19 jab, Moderna survey finds

About 52 per cent of Hong Kong respondents said they were willing to get the updated vaccine, compared with 58 per cent in Singapore.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong research using sewage to detect Covid-19 could track other diseases

HKU researchers say sewage surveillance technology first developed with Health Bureau funding now used by about 100 cities in mainland China.

Undersecretary for Health Libby Lee (centre), flanked by researchers (from left to right) Frankie Leung, Zhang Tong, Winnie Mak and Olivia Jung at the Health Bureau’s office in Hong Kong government headquarters. Photo: Sun Yeung
Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay set to return to 100% passenger flight capacity by January

Cathay Pacific originally said its recovery to pre-pandemic levels would not be possible until the first quarter of 2025.

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Cathay Pacific and HK Express aircraft at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong infectious disease hero looks back at outbreaks, pandemic and career

Dr Owen Tsang, medical director of Hospital Authority Infectious Disease Centre, to be honoured for work on front lines of various outbreaks.

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Tourism

Can Muslim visitors boost tourism in Hong Kong?

Halal-certified food is not easy to find in the city, unfortunately – and language barriers are another challenge.

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Education in Hong Kong

Annual tests find secondary pupils’ English levels reach record low in Hong Kong

Proficiency in Chinese, English and maths among Primary Three pupils also fell to worst levels in about 20 years, according to test results.

The results from the Territory-wide System Assessment have prompted an academic to call for urgent efforts to address falling English, Chinese and maths levels if such trends continue. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong

Editorial | Covid case sends jabs reminder to Hong Kong parents

Ordeal of 10-month-old Hong Kong girl, whose condition has improved, gives reason to get children vaccinated against coronavirus and flu.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Why are healthy Hong Kong infants still at risk of severe Covid infections?

Health authorities earlier urged public to get vaccinated after infant girl sent to paediatric intensive care unit with Covid infection.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong infant critically ill after Covid infection, public urged to get jabs

Centre for Health Protection says child being treated at Kwong Wah Hospital’s paediatric intensive care unit.

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The infant is currently being treated at Kwong Wah Hospital in Yau Ma Tei. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong winter flu season could start in December and peak twice: expert

HKU Professor Ivan Hung says coming flu season may peak twice, with first surge driven by influenza A subtype H3 and second caused by H1.

Hong Kong recorded its longest flu season from January to July of this year. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong firms should make most of new Cepa deal to feel benefit

Further expansion of free-trade pact removes barriers for companies in seven Hong Kong sectors wanting to do business in mainland China.

Hong Kong

Editorial | Incentives can help keep Hong Kong poverty at bay

If city is to bridge a growing gap between rich and poor, more effective measures are needed.

Hong Kong

Editorial | Seize the opportunity to get that Hong Kong flu jab now

As peak season approaches, city doctors warn that the sometimes fatal virus targets not only high-risk individuals but also healthy adults.

Many people will shrug off influenza risks after years of pandemic pressure, but some high-risk individuals and even healthy adults may develop severe or fatal complications from flu, health experts warn. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong

Editorial | National Day feelgood factor must go on long after end of Hong Kong festivities

City will celebrate the occasion in style, but it has to continue to adapt to tourism today and provide value for money for all.

People watch a National Day fireworks display last year in Hong Kong’s North Point district. The highlight of this year’s celebrations will be a 23-minute fireworks show celebrating China’s achievements. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

‘Hong Kong’s Dr Fauci’ on weathering Sars and Covid-19

Yuen Kwok-yung had an impoverished childhood, but went on to become world-changing infectious-disease scholar

Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong tour guide struck off for threatening mainlanders reluctant to shop

Travel Industry Authority says Lam Chun-fai’s actions ‘absolutely unacceptable’ after investigating complaints by tour group.

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