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Many residents feel the HK$5,000 coupons offered by the government are of some help, though they would have preferred cash over digital vouchers.
Many residents feel the HK$5,000 coupons offered by the government are of some help, though they would have preferred cash over digital vouchers.
Hong Kong budget: city bets big on electric vehicles and green finance, but environmental groups say more needed to hit 2050 carbon neutrality goal.
Hong Kong budget: city bets big on electric vehicles and green finance, but environmental groups say more needed to hit 2050 carbon neutrality goal.
Hong Kong leader warns that she does not ‘envisage that within a very short span of time, we will relax social distancing on the basis of vaccination’.
Hong Kong leader warns that she does not ‘envisage that within a very short span of time, we will relax social distancing on the basis of vaccination’.
Source says Financial Secretary Paul Chan to look to environment and sustainable development to boost city’s recovery in Wednesday’s budget, but cash handouts and other sweeteners unlikely.
Source says Financial Secretary Paul Chan to look to environment and sustainable development to boost city’s recovery in Wednesday’s budget, but cash handouts and other sweeteners unlikely.
New infections rise for third day in a row, but health boss says it’s too early to say if there has been a rebound after Lunar New Year. Officials hint at possible reopening of city’s borders if enough people get jabs.
New infections rise for third day in a row, but health boss says it’s too early to say if there has been a rebound after Lunar New Year. Officials hint at possible reopening of city’s borders if enough people get jabs.
Often braving natural hazards such as typhoons, oyster farmers are facing even more challenges in 2021, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. Travel restrictions have led to labour shortages and a smaller market for shellfish.
Often braving natural hazards such as typhoons, oyster farmers are facing even more challenges in 2021, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. Travel restrictions have led to labour shortages and a smaller market for shellfish.
Daily figure – lowest since November 18 when nine cases were also recorded – included four locally transmitted infections.
Daily figure – lowest since November 18 when nine cases were also recorded – included four locally transmitted infections.
More than 380 residents surveyed by the Society for Community Organisation say they are unable to go to mainland to meet their relatives.
More than 380 residents surveyed by the Society for Community Organisation say they are unable to go to mainland to meet their relatives.
The woman, surnamed Yeung, was arrested in Ma On Shan at around 9am and has been detained for investigation.
The woman, surnamed Yeung, was arrested in Ma On Shan at around 9am and has been detained for investigation.
The Nature Conservancy starts gathering data to help oyster farmers figure out host of problems.
The Nature Conservancy starts gathering data to help oyster farmers figure out host of problems.
With pandemic restrictions in place, city residents find alternative ways to welcome Year of the Ox.
With pandemic restrictions in place, city residents find alternative ways to welcome Year of the Ox.
Residents urged to keep celebrations to a minimum and use the government’s risk-exposure app when visiting public places. Tourism industry floats idea of locals crossing border into mainland China to receive vaccine jabs.
Residents urged to keep celebrations to a minimum and use the government’s risk-exposure app when visiting public places. Tourism industry floats idea of locals crossing border into mainland China to receive vaccine jabs.
Government will finally implement the land-exchange arrangement with Sha Lo Tung owner three years after it was agreed in principle.
Government will finally implement the land-exchange arrangement with Sha Lo Tung owner three years after it was agreed in principle.
Residents can gradually return to normal life after holiday, health authorities say, as they reveal 17 new cases.
Residents can gradually return to normal life after holiday, health authorities say, as they reveal 17 new cases.
If people do not continue to practise social distancing, city could end up back at ‘square one’ after the festivities, government adviser cautions. Authorities confirm 26 new cases, order new lockdown and evacuation of rehabilitation centre.
If people do not continue to practise social distancing, city could end up back at ‘square one’ after the festivities, government adviser cautions. Authorities confirm 26 new cases, order new lockdown and evacuation of rehabilitation centre.
Secretary for the Environment Wong Kam-sing sets out goals in updated waste management blueprint and confirms city wants to build second incinerator.
Secretary for the Environment Wong Kam-sing sets out goals in updated waste management blueprint and confirms city wants to build second incinerator.
The massive haul, discovered at a warehouse in Lok Ma Chau, is the force’s second-largest cannabis seizure ever.
The massive haul, discovered at a warehouse in Lok Ma Chau, is the force’s second-largest cannabis seizure ever.
Authorities reveal 27 new cases and say tougher strategy could allow for relaxing of socialising, business curbs after Lunar New Year.
Authorities reveal 27 new cases and say tougher strategy could allow for relaxing of socialising, business curbs after Lunar New Year.
Despite a general downward trend, health undersecretary Dr Chui Tak-yi says infection levels are still going ‘up and down’.
Despite a general downward trend, health undersecretary Dr Chui Tak-yi says infection levels are still going ‘up and down’.
If schools want to have all students back in the classroom, they will have to ensure all staff are tested for the virus every two weeks, bureau says.
If schools want to have all students back in the classroom, they will have to ensure all staff are tested for the virus every two weeks, bureau says.
Measure applied to three buildings – in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hung Hom and Yuen Long – and an area of Yau Ma Tei. Residents allowed to leave for work from 6.30am on Tuesday.
Measure applied to three buildings – in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hung Hom and Yuen Long – and an area of Yau Ma Tei. Residents allowed to leave for work from 6.30am on Tuesday.
Poll conducted for Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Hong Kong found only 33 per cent of respondents willing to be vaccinated, with main concerns over safety, side effects and the quick roll-out.
Poll conducted for Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Hong Kong found only 33 per cent of respondents willing to be vaccinated, with main concerns over safety, side effects and the quick roll-out.
Operation involving blocks 5 and 7 of the middle class Laguna City estate tested 460 residents, though the occupants of 60 flats could not be reached.
Operation involving blocks 5 and 7 of the middle class Laguna City estate tested 460 residents, though the occupants of 60 flats could not be reached.
Residents of four North Point tenement buildings locked down for testing overnight, with restrictions relaxing from 7am on Friday.
Residents of four North Point tenement buildings locked down for testing overnight, with restrictions relaxing from 7am on Friday.
Top infectious disease expert Professor Yuen Kwok-yung identifies transmission of the virus in Tung Fat Building Block C, which has had 13 cases.
Top infectious disease expert Professor Yuen Kwok-yung identifies transmission of the virus in Tung Fat Building Block C, which has had 13 cases.
People living in buildings numbered 9-27 Pitt Street and Shun Fung Building at 3 Tung On Street were ordered to stay in their homes until tested.
People living in buildings numbered 9-27 Pitt Street and Shun Fung Building at 3 Tung On Street were ordered to stay in their homes until tested.
Government considering move at Yau Ma Tei Fruit Market on cusp of Lunar New Year. Area around market, which has operated on the corner of Waterloo Road and Reclamation Street since 1913, has had 60 infections recently.
Government considering move at Yau Ma Tei Fruit Market on cusp of Lunar New Year. Area around market, which has operated on the corner of Waterloo Road and Reclamation Street since 1913, has had 60 infections recently.
Experts say the percentage of infected people detected was higher than that found during mass testing last year.
Experts say the percentage of infected people detected was higher than that found during mass testing last year.
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.
Once covered with silver grass, the slopes of Kai Kung Leng in Lam Tsuen Country Park in the New Territories are now sandy and barren, with an increased risk of landslides.
Once covered with silver grass, the slopes of Kai Kung Leng in Lam Tsuen Country Park in the New Territories are now sandy and barren, with an increased risk of landslides.