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Professor Keiji Fukuda says countries need to work together in battle against Covid-19, and says US president’s decision to suspend funding to World Health Organisation will weaken the country.
Professor Keiji Fukuda says countries need to work together in battle against Covid-19, and says US president’s decision to suspend funding to World Health Organisation will weaken the country.
The latest figures mark the third day in a row the number of daily infections has been in the single-digits. But opera star Warren Mok admitted to hospital after initially being given all-clear by Thai authorities to fly home.
The latest figures mark the third day in a row the number of daily infections has been in the single-digits. But opera star Warren Mok admitted to hospital after initially being given all-clear by Thai authorities to fly home.
Five new cases push Hong Kong total to 1,009 as authorities admit problem in hospital system used to prevent contaminated air escaping from Covid-19 wards.
Five new cases push Hong Kong total to 1,009 as authorities admit problem in hospital system used to prevent contaminated air escaping from Covid-19 wards.
Sunday’s figure is lowest since mid-March, but health official says weeks needed before government can say situation is under control. City told to expect more infections coming from travellers, especially as mainland China reopens for business.
Sunday’s figure is lowest since mid-March, but health official says weeks needed before government can say situation is under control. City told to expect more infections coming from travellers, especially as mainland China reopens for business.
Wuhan, thought to be the initial epicentre of the dreaded disease, lifted its lockdown last week, while the rest of the country start to stir.
Wuhan, thought to be the initial epicentre of the dreaded disease, lifted its lockdown last week, while the rest of the country start to stir.
Experts say the spread is easing, and executive councillor observes domestic transmission ‘is pretty much under control’. But some still voice caution, noting there are still unknown infection sources in the city.
Experts say the spread is easing, and executive councillor observes domestic transmission ‘is pretty much under control’. But some still voice caution, noting there are still unknown infection sources in the city.
Fresh figures follow closure of beauty and massage parlours as authorities continue to tighten social-distancing measures.
Fresh figures follow closure of beauty and massage parlours as authorities continue to tighten social-distancing measures.
Venues ordered to shut up shop for two weeks, from Friday.
Venues ordered to shut up shop for two weeks, from Friday.
Authorities say language issues might have played a part in the mistaken transfer of father for medical care when it was actually his son who tested positive. But officials insist they have enough resources at the moment to manage ethnic minorities staying at government-run isolation centres.
Authorities say language issues might have played a part in the mistaken transfer of father for medical care when it was actually his son who tested positive. But officials insist they have enough resources at the moment to manage ethnic minorities staying at government-run isolation centres.
The city extends its ban on arrivals after most cases over past two weeks have come from overseas. Only six of 24 newly infected are local transmissions, but all are linked to entertainment venues already closed.
The city extends its ban on arrivals after most cases over past two weeks have come from overseas. Only six of 24 newly infected are local transmissions, but all are linked to entertainment venues already closed.
An infection percentage that included asymptomatic cases would offer firmer ground for government decisions about scaling the economy back up.
An infection percentage that included asymptomatic cases would offer firmer ground for government decisions about scaling the economy back up.
Top communicable disease expert reveals how the city is trying to handle shortage of protective gear. N95 respirators worn by hospital workers could be cleaned with hydrogen peroxide vapour.
Top communicable disease expert reveals how the city is trying to handle shortage of protective gear. N95 respirators worn by hospital workers could be cleaned with hydrogen peroxide vapour.
Government widens its blanket over popular gathering spots but venues are caught off guard. Beauty parlours among businesses that can stay open, even though a member of the industry is among 51 new infections.
Government widens its blanket over popular gathering spots but venues are caught off guard. Beauty parlours among businesses that can stay open, even though a member of the industry is among 51 new infections.
Residents have waited weeks for the city government to arrange a chartered flight back home. But they will have to get to Lima first, which could be difficult given the nationwide curbs on movement.
Residents have waited weeks for the city government to arrange a chartered flight back home. But they will have to get to Lima first, which could be difficult given the nationwide curbs on movement.
Authorities weigh cutting period to 10 days from the current two weeks as isolation space grows tight. City records another 32 new infections, including four people who visited karaoke lounge last week.
Authorities weigh cutting period to 10 days from the current two weeks as isolation space grows tight. City records another 32 new infections, including four people who visited karaoke lounge last week.
Coliseum in Hung Hom is one option being considered as public hospitals begin to run out of isolation space. Contingency plan comes as city reports 41 new infections, most of them from overseas.
Coliseum in Hung Hom is one option being considered as public hospitals begin to run out of isolation space. Contingency plan comes as city reports 41 new infections, most of them from overseas.
Fears that isolation wards are short of capacity required as 59 new infections take Hong Kong total to 641.
Fears that isolation wards are short of capacity required as 59 new infections take Hong Kong total to 641.
Doctors and nurses who are the first to deal with highly suspected cases face isolation and loneliness as they lead the war against Covid-19.
Doctors and nurses who are the first to deal with highly suspected cases face isolation and loneliness as they lead the war against Covid-19.
Top advisers to chief executive will meet on Friday to consider dropping controversial proposal banning alcohol sales in favour of other measures. The city has recorded a dramatic rise in local transmissions tied to a network of nightclub musicians.
Top advisers to chief executive will meet on Friday to consider dropping controversial proposal banning alcohol sales in favour of other measures. The city has recorded a dramatic rise in local transmissions tied to a network of nightclub musicians.
Past experience meant Hongkongers kicked into prevention mode much more quickly than others around the world when Covid-19 hit. Can supercharged anti-epidemic measures announced on Monday stop the city undoing its good work?
Past experience meant Hongkongers kicked into prevention mode much more quickly than others around the world when Covid-19 hit. Can supercharged anti-epidemic measures announced on Monday stop the city undoing its good work?
Hong Kong leader vows ‘zero tolerance’ against home quarantine breaches, introduced with city facing wave of imported Covid-19 cases.
Hong Kong leader vows ‘zero tolerance’ against home quarantine breaches, introduced with city facing wave of imported Covid-19 cases.
Carrie Lam says risk of huge community outbreak is ‘highest in two months’ as dozens more confirmed or possible infections recorded.
Carrie Lam says risk of huge community outbreak is ‘highest in two months’ as dozens more confirmed or possible infections recorded.
Toddler among 37 people revealed on Saturday as either confirmed as infected or testing initially positive.
Toddler among 37 people revealed on Saturday as either confirmed as infected or testing initially positive.
Police say the cyclist, an expat male in his 50s, was hit by a medium-sized truck after losing control on a bend and turning the bike on its side.
Police say the cyclist, an expat male in his 50s, was hit by a medium-sized truck after losing control on a bend and turning the bike on its side.
Professor Yuen Kwok-yung apologises for writing that ‘inferior Chinese culture’ is to blame. But the controversy has already triggered a reaction on the mainland.
Professor Yuen Kwok-yung apologises for writing that ‘inferior Chinese culture’ is to blame. But the controversy has already triggered a reaction on the mainland.
Officials confirm 10 new Covid-19 cases Hong Kong on Tuesday, which includes three people returning from their overseas studies.
Officials confirm 10 new Covid-19 cases Hong Kong on Tuesday, which includes three people returning from their overseas studies.
About a dozen incoming travellers declared on their declaration form that they had symptoms, a spokesman for the Department of Health said.
About a dozen incoming travellers declared on their declaration form that they had symptoms, a spokesman for the Department of Health said.
Top infectious disease experts call for tougher measures, including banning non-residents flying in from countries that Hong Kong has issued red travel alerts for.
Top infectious disease experts call for tougher measures, including banning non-residents flying in from countries that Hong Kong has issued red travel alerts for.
Updates to city’s recommendations necessary as authority’s knowledge of the global pandemic grows, Tony Ko says.
Updates to city’s recommendations necessary as authority’s knowledge of the global pandemic grows, Tony Ko says.
Hospital Authority releases its findings after observing the first group of discharged coronavirus patients.
Hospital Authority releases its findings after observing the first group of discharged coronavirus patients.