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Wu Handeng (left) and Jiang Li are camping on the beach. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong tourism

Few signs of littering as Hong Kong campsites fill up for Lunar New Year break

Following previous complaints, government has vowed to take a more proactive approach to tackle littering at sites this year.

Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Hong Kong watchdog finds fragrance allergens in Gucci, Bvlgari perfumes

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong records hottest Lunar New Year’s Eve at 27.9 degrees

Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Spanish firm joins list of oyster suppliers linked to food poisoning cases

Centre for Food Safety reveals latest results of investigation into dozens of recent food poisoning cases.

Oysters can concentrate viruses in their bodies. Photo: Getty Images
Oysters can concentrate viruses in their bodies. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong society

Licensee prosecuted over rat spotted in Don Don Donki sushi chiller in Hong Kong

Video on social media shows shopper recoiling as rodent scurries across boxes of sushi in display chiller at Tuen Mun supermarket.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Does eating raw oysters put Hongkongers at risk of norovirus?

Following a wave of poisoning cases linked to raw oysters, the SCMP looks into the risks of consuming the bivalve shellfish and how to avoid illness.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

21 food poisoning cases linked to 3 firms, Hong Kong probe finds

Health officials are also investigating suspected norovirus food poisoning among diners at the five-star Mandarin Oriental.

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A preliminary investigation found that the diners had all eaten similar dishes including raw oysters, salmon sashimi, crab legs and brown crab. Photo: Getty Images
A preliminary investigation found that the diners had all eaten similar dishes including raw oysters, salmon sashimi, crab legs and brown crab. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Repurposed kidney drug may offer hope to infertile women, Hong Kong study finds

Researchers say finerenone may provide affordable treatment with few side effects for women affected by premature ovarian insufficiency.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

2 more food poisoning clusters tied to consuming raw oysters in Hong Kong

Five people fall ill after eating the seafood at Chef’s Cuts in Wong Chuk Hang, according to health authorities.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Woman arrested over illegally importing 112 birds worth HK$15,000

Suspect, aged 26, allegedly found with trolley of cages holding multiple birds each as she tried to pass through Lo Wu border crossing.

The case is currently under investigation by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong weather

Temperatures on Lantau, in rural areas to go as low as 8 degrees on Sunday morning

Observatory also says residents can expect one or two patches of light rain on Sunday at first, before things become drier with sunny spells.

People wrap up warm earlier in the year. Photo: Sam Tsang
People wrap up warm earlier in the year. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong toddler suspected to have fallen ill from tainted milk formula

Authorities also order 390 cans of Aptamil Profutura milk formula from Germany be taken off shelves.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Patients given more hope as study finds best time for lung cancer treatment

‘Highly encouraging’ results uncovered after immunochemotherapy administered at different times in two groups of patients.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

‘Drastic increase’ in food poisoning cases in Hong Kong linked to raw oysters

Centre for Health Protection has received 20 reports of norovirus-related food poisoning affecting 57 people since January 18.

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“An epidemiological investigation showed that all [norovirus] cases were related to raw oyster consumption,” health authorities have said. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong recalls Aptamil baby milk formula batch over toxin contamination fears

Centre for Food Safety says a local retailer sold a small quantity of the formula batch suspected to contain cereulide.

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Aptamil Profutura DUO Pre D 800g. Photo: Handout
Aptamil Profutura DUO Pre D 800g. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to consider HK$3,000 fixed penalty for smoking on construction sites

Government earlier proposed maximum fine of HK$150,000.

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Hong Kong society

Traces of toxin found in more Nestlé baby milk formula samples in Hong Kong

Some samples from batches recalled earlier tested positive for the toxin cereulide.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong aims to enlist more private hospitals in free newborn screening scheme

Screening covers tests for 30 inherited metabolic disorders, spinal muscular atrophy and severe combined immune deficiency.

Since being fully implemented in public hospitals in 2020, the programme has tested 100,000 newborns and identified 48 patients across the three covered conditions. Photo: Getty Images
Since being fully implemented in public hospitals in 2020, the programme has tested 100,000 newborns and identified 48 patients across the three covered conditions. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong weather

Hongkongers should brace for chilly Sunday as temperatures dip to 13 degrees

Forecaster says Guangdong coast to become ‘appreciably cooler’ in next couple of days under influence of northeast monsoon.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong health chief seeks to speed up Medical Council’s complaint handling

But Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau warns against ‘arbitrarily’ adding non-professional members to watchdog.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Over 110,000 secure waivers since Hong Kong public medical fee reform took effect

Health minister Lo Chung-mau says about 53,000 received concession certificates, while roughly 60,000 granted three-month conditional waivers.

Patients at Kwong Wah Hospital’s A&E department. Hong Kong introduced a new public hospital fee regime on Jan 1, 2026. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong environmental issues

Discovery of badly decomposed whale carcass on Sai Kung beach triggers probe

Authorities alerted to decomposed carcass after villagers found it on beach at Ham Tin Wan, in Sai Kung East Country Park.

The whale carcass was discovered on Thursday. Photo: Handout
The whale carcass was discovered on Thursday. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong customs seizes 14,080 smuggled slimming injections bound for Macau

Bust announced after SCMP investigation found prescription-only slimming injections sold online and at a local pharmacy without a doctor’s approval.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

4 still in hospital, 75 discharged after Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire

‘All those injured in the fire and admitted to public hospitals under the Hospital Authority will receive full fee waivers for necessary treatment,’ spokesman says.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

‘Don’t blindly follow’ US changes to infant vaccines, Hong Kong parents told

Warning comes after US health authorities scaled back routine child vaccine recommendations, leaving key shots to parental choice.

Hong Kong health authorities have warned parents not to “blindly follow” overseas changes to childhood immunisation schedules. Photo: Getty Images
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