Chinese University researchers find 90 per cent of cases in city delayed by almost seven days on average, while imported cases from mainland have much shorter period between onset of symptoms and isolation of patient.

City’s second-largest teachers’ union and primary school heads’ group says classes can still get through the curriculum once classes return to normal.

Shun Chi-ming will start as director of services at the World Meteorological Organisation in Geneva.

While city frets over masks and sewage systems amid coronavirus outbreak, the needy have not enough money to buy protective gear, and inadequate plumbing in their units expose them to greater risks.

Muji branch in Lee Theatre has been closed since Wednesday and is set to reopen on Monday, while the employee has been put under quarantine.

Finance minister says government has ordered 48 million more after approaching 400 suppliers in about 20 countries, as Hospital Authority reveals it only has a month’s supply left.

Those looking for cleaning supplies, tissue paper and dry goods again found only empty shelves in stores across the city.

Department of Health director writes to city’s universities asking for unpaid volunteers to help monitor people returning from mainland China, while Chief Secretary Matthew Cheung urges civil servants to play their part.

Scholar says frenzy sparked by authorities’ failure to show they are in command of the situation. Expert warns of wider local transmission and urges action to control spread.

Thomas Ng, chairman of the Hong Kong Food Council, says there is ‘absolutely no reason to panic buy’ as the city never faced a food shortage.

The fabric, developed by PolyU researchers, is currently used in such household products as bedsheets.

City University researcher Dr Yuan Hsiang-yu makes dire warning as residents return from mainland after Lunar New Year holiday.

New workers’ union threatens strike action if industry does not act to stop further spread of deadly outbreak, and Security Bureau earlier revealed that 15 travellers from Hubei province were staying in city hotels.

Thousands queue up for the facial coverings in Hong Kong, but many left frustrated by citywide shortages.

Anger as many who spent hours queuing outside Watsons shops for face coverings leave empty-handed.

Study led by marine scientist finds eggs of adult female fish either died off after failing to develop normally, or did not hatch due to low oxygen in seawater.

Food and disinfectants sell out at some city supermarkets, while stores in Yuen Long had sold out of greens by early Wednesday afternoon.

The post-rain collapses have killed hundreds in the city, much of which is made up of slopes. Now the custodians of its hillsides want to notify people of the dangers, and of ways to stay safe.

While Guangdong province industry widely seen as key factor in rise, city leadership encouraged to set internal goals to improve air quality.

Junior Police Officers’ Association accuses group spokesman of inciting the crowd, resulting in four officers being surrounded and beaten up.

Hong Kong needs to be more proactive in requesting information on the newly discovered virus from mainland Chinese authorities, doctors say.

National disease control centre says new virus ‘is not Sars’, dismisses claims there has been a cover-up in the reporting of cases outside Wuhan.

Several rounds of tear gas, pepper spray fired after police shut down event in Chater Garden, Central, after skirmishes break out nearby.

Concern groups want robust government action and individual lifestyle changes to save Hong Kong from the impact of climate change.

More Hongkongers are sending their festive gifts and greetings digitally, with e-payment operators and banks reporting greater interest in their e-lai see services.

Environment minister Wong Kam-sing reveals decision during Facebook live chat, and also discusses climate change and city’s long-delayed waste charging scheme.

Two of the suspects, tertiary students aged 21 and 22, were arrested in Mong Kok and police believe they have links to a radical anti-government protest group.

Police say the 23-year-old aimed a flashlight at the officers. Local councillor slams ‘arbitrary arrest’ and says the man’s father claimed his son was beaten at the police station.

The six-time Asian Games medallist says his former agents have taken control of the account, despite ending their partnership in June.

Group of academics from Austria in Hong Kong to promote new international exchange platform.