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Same extension for German-made BioNTech jabs to be offered after Lunar New Year.
Same extension for German-made BioNTech jabs to be offered after Lunar New Year.
Two of the 36 reported gastrointestinal discomfort after receiving the BioNTech vaccine at a clinic in Tin Shui Wai.
Two of the 36 reported gastrointestinal discomfort after receiving the BioNTech vaccine at a clinic in Tin Shui Wai.
Health officials voice concern about possible transmission at a Nabe Urawa restaurant in Causeway Bay.
Health officials voice concern about possible transmission at a Nabe Urawa restaurant in Causeway Bay.
Pro-establishment lawmakers at centre of appeals urging authorities to run universal community screening to uncover hidden chains of transmission.
Pro-establishment lawmakers at centre of appeals urging authorities to run universal community screening to uncover hidden chains of transmission.
Measures making life more difficult for the unvaccinated appear to be the only way to drive vaccine uptake among holdouts, experts now say.
Measures making life more difficult for the unvaccinated appear to be the only way to drive vaccine uptake among holdouts, experts now say.
Two cases were linked to a Cathay Pacific aircrew member who was earlier confirmed to be carrying the highly transmissible variant.
Two cases were linked to a Cathay Pacific aircrew member who was earlier confirmed to be carrying the highly transmissible variant.
But government pandemic adviser suggests three-day hotel requirement does not go far enough as city attempts to keep new Omicron variant out.
But government pandemic adviser suggests three-day hotel requirement does not go far enough as city attempts to keep new Omicron variant out.
The tightening of rules for the previously exempt personnel came after two crew members were found to have flouted home isolation rules before testing positive.
The tightening of rules for the previously exempt personnel came after two crew members were found to have flouted home isolation rules before testing positive.
Extra 500 beds can be made quickly available at AsiaWorld-Expo facility if necessary, Hospital Authority chairman says, as officials keep wary eye on variant’s global spread.
Extra 500 beds can be made quickly available at AsiaWorld-Expo facility if necessary, Hospital Authority chairman says, as officials keep wary eye on variant’s global spread.
Booster shots have to date been available only to those in high-risk groups or who had chosen the Chinese-produced Sinovac version; second jab also now recommended for those aged 12 to 17.
Booster shots have to date been available only to those in high-risk groups or who had chosen the Chinese-produced Sinovac version; second jab also now recommended for those aged 12 to 17.
While 96 per cent of city employees have been jabbed, union argues that stepping up screenings to every three days for those who have not could leave gaps in services.
While 96 per cent of city employees have been jabbed, union argues that stepping up screenings to every three days for those who have not could leave gaps in services.
Britain accounts for eight of 27 confirmed cases, or 29.6 per cent, with the United States close behind on five.
Britain accounts for eight of 27 confirmed cases, or 29.6 per cent, with the United States close behind on five.
As of Tuesday, Britain will join the US and 12 African nations subject to extra-stringent entry requirements.
As of Tuesday, Britain will join the US and 12 African nations subject to extra-stringent entry requirements.
Omicron cases are causing concern in Hong Kong as it pushes towards a long-awaited reopening of its border with mainland China.
Omicron cases are causing concern in Hong Kong as it pushes towards a long-awaited reopening of its border with mainland China.
However, the positive development on the long-awaited reopening came as the city uncovered what may prove to be its first case of the highly transmissible Omicron variant in the local community.
However, the positive development on the long-awaited reopening came as the city uncovered what may prove to be its first case of the highly transmissible Omicron variant in the local community.
Limited capacity means rules requiring arrivals from Omicron-hit countries to quarantine in a government camp cannot hold forever, health experts warn.
Limited capacity means rules requiring arrivals from Omicron-hit countries to quarantine in a government camp cannot hold forever, health experts warn.
Guangdong reports two Covid-19 infections involving man and woman who had visited several venues and taken an internal flight; province also detects its first Omicron case.
Guangdong reports two Covid-19 infections involving man and woman who had visited several venues and taken an internal flight; province also detects its first Omicron case.
A source says Britain will be moved to enhanced-measures category where arrivals must spend one week in Penny’s Bay Quarantine Centre, and then 14 days in hotel.
A source says Britain will be moved to enhanced-measures category where arrivals must spend one week in Penny’s Bay Quarantine Centre, and then 14 days in hotel.
Professor Dennis Lo says plans to boost R&D in Hong Kong are ‘encouraging’, but new research infrastructure will not be enough without also enhancing the city’s ability to protect intellectual property.
Professor Dennis Lo says plans to boost R&D in Hong Kong are ‘encouraging’, but new research infrastructure will not be enough without also enhancing the city’s ability to protect intellectual property.
Officials confirm city residents returning from the US will have to quarantine for the first seven days at Penny’s Bay before completing the remaining two weeks at designated hotel.
Officials confirm city residents returning from the US will have to quarantine for the first seven days at Penny’s Bay before completing the remaining two weeks at designated hotel.
Advice to change injection site for German-made vaccine issued to minimise chances of heart inflammation.
Advice to change injection site for German-made vaccine issued to minimise chances of heart inflammation.
Banning the unvaccinated from numerous venues will remain an option if administration needs additional leverage to boost flagging inoculation rates; city confirms five new imported Covid-19 cases on Tuesday.
Banning the unvaccinated from numerous venues will remain an option if administration needs additional leverage to boost flagging inoculation rates; city confirms five new imported Covid-19 cases on Tuesday.
Catering sector lawmaker warns of ‘earthquake-like’ impact on business revenue from tougher vaccination requirements for eateries and bars.
Catering sector lawmaker warns of ‘earthquake-like’ impact on business revenue from tougher vaccination requirements for eateries and bars.
A source says the government plans to tighten restrictions on diners by requiring them to be vaccinated with at least one dose of a vaccine.
A source says the government plans to tighten restrictions on diners by requiring them to be vaccinated with at least one dose of a vaccine.
Returning to the US this month, Professor Keiji Fukuda says banning travellers from entering the city is no long-term strategy to fight virus, new variants.
Returning to the US this month, Professor Keiji Fukuda says banning travellers from entering the city is no long-term strategy to fight virus, new variants.
Two guests quarantining in hotel ‘never opened their doors at same time, never met each other, never shared any items, and still got infected’, Professor Yuen Kwok-yung says.
Two guests quarantining in hotel ‘never opened their doors at same time, never met each other, never shared any items, and still got infected’, Professor Yuen Kwok-yung says.
Japan, Portugal and Sweden will be added to Hong Kong’s list of Group A high-risk places for Covid-19, effective Friday, after Omicron cases were recorded in the three countries.
Japan, Portugal and Sweden will be added to Hong Kong’s list of Group A high-risk places for Covid-19, effective Friday, after Omicron cases were recorded in the three countries.
Health officials say all countries with reported infections of the new variant will be moved to highest-risk tier for entry.
Health officials say all countries with reported infections of the new variant will be moved to highest-risk tier for entry.
The patient, who arrived in the city from South Africa, was previously accused by authorities of increasing the chances of cross infection in quarantine by wearing a ‘selfish’ valve-style face mask.
The patient, who arrived in the city from South Africa, was previously accused by authorities of increasing the chances of cross infection in quarantine by wearing a ‘selfish’ valve-style face mask.
Daily quota for travellers and suspension mechanism in event of Covid-19 outbreak still under discussion, Chief Secretary John Lee says.
Daily quota for travellers and suspension mechanism in event of Covid-19 outbreak still under discussion, Chief Secretary John Lee says.