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Editorial | Denying the efficacy of vaccines invites disaster

How did Samoa’s measles outbreak start?

Measles outbreak at airport over after two months, health officials say

In the 73 cases recorded in the city so far this year, 29 were related to the airport outbreak.

Airline staff queue up for the measles vaccination at Hong Kong’s airport. Photo: Felix Wong

Gucci store closes for disinfection after 3 sales staff catch measles

Two saleswoman, both 25, and one salesman, 30, admitted to hospital after catching the highly infectious disease, bring the number of cases in Hong Kong this year to 73.

Scientology cruise ship quarantined in Caribbean after measles case

134-metre Freewinds is normally based in Curacao and is used for religious retreats.

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Letters | Good reason to test arriving Filipino helpers for measles

Measles tests are necessary to protect both the domestic helpers and those in their care.

This year, Hong Kong is witnessing its highest number of measles cases in a decade. Photo: AFP

How is Hong Kong responding to growing measles outbreak in Asia

An outbreak of measles that has infected thousands of people across Asia and continues to spread is sparking concerns in Hong Kong about the preparedness of travellers, especially over the recent Easter holiday.

Filipino helpers can get measles test at airport but is it discrimination?

Department of Health announces pilot service as Hong Kong records highest annual number of measles cases in a decade but vice-chairman of the Filipino Migrant Workers’ Union says move sends out very dangerous message.

Measles outbreak: 170 million children unprotected as anti-vax movement surges

Measles has been on the rise globally. More than 110,000 cases were reported in the first three months of 2019, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).

An illustration provides a 3D graphical representation of a spherical-shaped, measles virus particle studded with glycoprotein tubercles in this handout image obtained by Reuters April 9, 2019. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY.

Letters | Parents should know failure to vaccinate children is child abuse

A boy in Las Pinas City in the Philippines receive a measles vaccine during a nationwide immunisation programme in February. Photo: EPA-EFE

Letters | Measles control requires following best-practice rules

Cautious implementation of the staff vaccination programme by phases reflects prudent use of the tight supply of vaccines and a priority to protect higher-risk patients.

Opinion | Don’t allow anti-vaccine movement to spread in Hong Kong

Measles is making a global comeback because of misinformation and ignorance. The Hong Kong government needs to dispel the false claims and ensure all the facts are freely available, to avoid an epidemic in the densely-populated city.

Letters | Is Hospital Authority failing to protect pregnant staff amid measles scare?

Everyone understands measles vaccines and test kits are scarce resources, but pregnant women and their fetuses are the most vulnerable group in society. To refuse a heavily pregnant employee a measles antibody blood test is shocking.

Cathay Pacific ground staff wear face masks at check-in counters at the Hong Kong International Airport on March 24, in the early days of the measles outbreak. Pregnant Cathay flight attendants a few days later threatened to go on mass sick leave unless the airline improved its safeguards. Photo: Nora Tam

Elections in Thailand and Indonesia, and the resurgence of measles in Southeast Asia

Analysing the recent Thai election result, assessing the players and politics driving the Indonesian election, and a look at the Southeast Asian factors behind the recent measles outbreak

Supporters of Indonesian presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto at a campaign rally in Bali. Prabowo, who lost to current president Joko Widodo in the 2014 election, was a top military figure in the chaotic months before dictator Suharto was toppled by student protests in 1998. Photo: AFP

Pregnant woman among five more measles cases in Hong Kong

New infections bring number in the city since start of the year to 61.

Measles outbreak prompts Australia to push education, vaccination

An estimated 93.5 per cent of two-year-olds in Australia have received two doses of measles vaccine.

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Latest airport worker with measles brings year’s infection figures to 56

The 30-year-old man, who worked at a restaurant in Terminal 2, developed fever on Thursday and rash the following day.

People at Hong Kong International Airport wearing masks. Photo: Felix Wong

Measles infections this year hit 55 as another airport worker falls ill

Customer service officer contracted the illness despite a previous vaccination.

Four new Hong Kong measles cases confirmed, with one nurse affected

The 20-year-old nurse works in the medical ward of Princess Margaret Hospital, where a radiographer was found to be infected this week. One supplier of vaccines has told the Department of Health there will be a change in the supplies set to arrive in April.

Hong Kong gets 50th measles case, setting a five-year record

Seven more people were found to be infected on Thursday, bringing the total to 50. Two of the new patients, who both worked at the airport, had received three doses of vaccine.

Four more fall ill as union calls for measles jab rule to change

Number of cases in Hong Kong rises to 40, almost three times as many as last year, and 19 of those work at the airport.

Airport workers frustrated as new measles rules see many denied jab

Two more airport staff members infected, including 24-year-old woman who was reported to have been immunised, taking total for year in city to 36.

Six out of 100 Hong Kong airport workers in danger of catching measles

Centre for Health Protection tightens controls around vaccination service after results of blood tests come back showing it may only need 9,800 doses of vaccine.

Pregnant Cathay staff threaten to take sick leave after 33rd measles case

Staff member, who works in customer relations department, is 13th airline and airport employee infected, and flight attendants accuse airline of not doing enough to protect them against disease.

Another airport worker has measles, bringing cases this year to 32

City recorded only 15 cases of the illness in the whole of last year, but the first three months of 2019 alone have seen more than double that number.

Health officials said they would prioritise workers at Hong Kong International Airport for vaccinations amid a shortage of supply. Photo: Reuters

Measles spikes in Indonesia, Philippines as anti-vax trend grows

The Philippines and Indonesia have had the world’s second- and third- highest rates of measles, behind India, for the past two years. Mistrust, fraud, religious and ethical concerns are fuelling anti-vaccine sentiment.

Blood tests to find who needs measles jabs among Hong Kong airport staff

Health authorities look to preserve city’s limited supply of vaccinations as 31st case this year recorded.

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