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Government adviser David Hui also calls on government to consider imposing similar lockdown in neighbouring market area.
Government adviser David Hui also calls on government to consider imposing similar lockdown in neighbouring market area.
The mandatory screening in Jordan uncovered 13 cases, which the health minister says falls in line with broader patterns. Government confident the controversial effort was extensive and the right move.
The mandatory screening in Jordan uncovered 13 cases, which the health minister says falls in line with broader patterns. Government confident the controversial effort was extensive and the right move.
Hong Kong is only ‘halfway through the marathon’ as mass vaccination will not happen until the third or fourth quarter, according to a public health expert.
Hong Kong is only ‘halfway through the marathon’ as mass vaccination will not happen until the third or fourth quarter, according to a public health expert.
First local cases were recorded in January 2020, and since then, city has weathered four waves of infections, each with its own challenges.
First local cases were recorded in January 2020, and since then, city has weathered four waves of infections, each with its own challenges.
Factors such as availability, safety and efficacy of other Covid-19 vaccines will also determine how jabs are distributed to residents.
Factors such as availability, safety and efficacy of other Covid-19 vaccines will also determine how jabs are distributed to residents.
Health secretary Sophia Chan could approve use of the vaccine this week, according to a source.
Health secretary Sophia Chan could approve use of the vaccine this week, according to a source.
Health authorities expand screening in hard-hit Yau Tsim Mong district to include even buildings where no cases are found.
Health authorities expand screening in hard-hit Yau Tsim Mong district to include even buildings where no cases are found.
Union for New Civil Servants chairman Michael Ngan says the move is necessary but has been taken with reluctance.
Union for New Civil Servants chairman Michael Ngan says the move is necessary but has been taken with reluctance.
City also faces a possible delay in vaccination drive amid concern over side effects of Pfizer-BioNTech jab, following reports of 23 deaths in Norway.
City also faces a possible delay in vaccination drive amid concern over side effects of Pfizer-BioNTech jab, following reports of 23 deaths in Norway.
A fast-growing outbreak in ageing tenement buildings in Jordan has prompted calls for a more proactive approach.
A fast-growing outbreak in ageing tenement buildings in Jordan has prompted calls for a more proactive approach.
Two samples of bird droppings taken from Mai Po nature reserve tested positive for the highly pathogenic H5N8 strain.
Two samples of bird droppings taken from Mai Po nature reserve tested positive for the highly pathogenic H5N8 strain.
Professor Yuen Kwok-yung inspects sewage system design of Yan Shek House at Shek Yam Estate, where six residents have been infected.
Professor Yuen Kwok-yung inspects sewage system design of Yan Shek House at Shek Yam Estate, where six residents have been infected.
A government panel is expected to decide as early as Monday whether to recommend the US-German jab.
A government panel is expected to decide as early as Monday whether to recommend the US-German jab.
Just 37.2 per cent of residents polled – about half that required – said they would take vaccine, citing fears of side effects, logistical difficulties
Just 37.2 per cent of residents polled – about half that required – said they would take vaccine, citing fears of side effects, logistical difficulties
Orchid farmers criticise government for calling off mega event, but shoppers in Mong Kok flower market support authorities, saying health is more important amid the pandemic.
Orchid farmers criticise government for calling off mega event, but shoppers in Mong Kok flower market support authorities, saying health is more important amid the pandemic.
Government urged to cap the number of people at shopping centres and wet markets and consider requiring people visiting country parks to wear masks.
Government urged to cap the number of people at shopping centres and wet markets and consider requiring people visiting country parks to wear masks.
City will roll out first stage of vaccinations for target groups – including the elderly, and hospital and home care staff – in mid-February, doctors say.
City will roll out first stage of vaccinations for target groups – including the elderly, and hospital and home care staff – in mid-February, doctors say.
Officers will be seconded from police, Immigration Department and customs for the new command centre, which will be located at Kai Tak Community Hall.
Officers will be seconded from police, Immigration Department and customs for the new command centre, which will be located at Kai Tak Community Hall.
City records 25 new infections on Wednesday, the lowest caseload since November 19.
City records 25 new infections on Wednesday, the lowest caseload since November 19.
Measures aimed at preventing the spread of the disease after two facilities were hit with outbreaks. Residents of three more buildings to undergo mandatory screening after caseload threshold met.
Measures aimed at preventing the spread of the disease after two facilities were hit with outbreaks. Residents of three more buildings to undergo mandatory screening after caseload threshold met.
A government insider says the new centre will be staffed by hundreds of officials from the police force, customs, immigration and other departments.
A government insider says the new centre will be staffed by hundreds of officials from the police force, customs, immigration and other departments.
Measures extended two weeks and chance of relaxing them before the holiday is unlikely, health chief says as she reveals 53 new cases.
Measures extended two weeks and chance of relaxing them before the holiday is unlikely, health chief says as she reveals 53 new cases.
Media groups argued the initial move to go digital, announced on Sunday night, would have allowed officials to duck tough lines of inquiry.
Media groups argued the initial move to go digital, announced on Sunday night, would have allowed officials to duck tough lines of inquiry.
The city has avoided the spread of a more virulent strain of the coronavirus sweeping across Britain and the ban should be maintained until end of month, Professor David Hui says.
The city has avoided the spread of a more virulent strain of the coronavirus sweeping across Britain and the ban should be maintained until end of month, Professor David Hui says.
Since the first coronavirus case was reported in Hong Kong on January 23, the city has fought through the pandemic for 12 months and is now amid its fourth wave of infections.
Since the first coronavirus case was reported in Hong Kong on January 23, the city has fought through the pandemic for 12 months and is now amid its fourth wave of infections.
Health official says the peak of the fourth wave of coronavirus infections might have passed but a rebound could still occur from mass gatherings.
Health official says the peak of the fourth wave of coronavirus infections might have passed but a rebound could still occur from mass gatherings.
Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Yau Ma Tei delivered the 3.38kg boy, though no media were allowed amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Yau Ma Tei delivered the 3.38kg boy, though no media were allowed amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Health officials also reveal that for the first time a mutated strain of the virus seen in South Africa has been found in an arrival.
Health officials also reveal that for the first time a mutated strain of the virus seen in South Africa has been found in an arrival.
A timetable for vaccination is yet to be fixed, but delivery of the first batch of 1 million jabs from Sinovac – originally expected in January – could be delayed.
A timetable for vaccination is yet to be fixed, but delivery of the first batch of 1 million jabs from Sinovac – originally expected in January – could be delayed.
Under revised rules, screening is required at a housing block if just two unrelated cases emerge, down from current four, over any two-week period.
Under revised rules, screening is required at a housing block if just two unrelated cases emerge, down from current four, over any two-week period.